Obituaries

Elvira M. Peters, age 93, of Newell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral services took place on Monday, August 3, at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Newell to accommodate social distancing guidelines for COVID-19. ...

April 19, 1926 - July 24, 2020

October 27, 1923 - July 22, 2020

October 6, 1924 - July 29, 2020

Patricia (Pat) Daniel passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 16, in Urbandale, Iowa where she had been cared for by her sister Paula Diane. Pat was born March 18, 1949 in Bemidji, Minnesota to Stan and Rita Stough. The family later moved to Early, Iowa where Pat graduated from Crestland High School in 1967. ...

Maxine J. Wolverton, 90, passed away Tuesday, July 21, at Pioneer Valley Living & Rehab, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. Private Family Memorial Graveside services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Rush Family Care Service, Onawa, Iowa...

Kim Hoxie-Huss, age 66 of Early, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, at UnityPoint HealthTrinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge.  Kimberly Gail Hoxie-Huss was born on March 29, 1954, to parents Robert and Nedra (Rodgers) Hoxie in Sac City.  She grew up in Early, attended grade school in Early, and graduated from Shaller-Crestland High School in 1972.  Together, Wes Bernard and Kim where blessed with two children: Michael and Stacey during their marriage. ...

January 27, 1951 - July 21, 2020

May 24, 1953 - July 17, 2020

Funeral services for Cleone C. Mickelson, 94, of Aurelia will be held at 10:30 a. m. Thursday, July 23, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Aurelia with Pastor Derek Evans officiating. Burial will be in the Barnes Township Cemetery in Linn Grove, IA. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Redig Funeral Home in Aurelia is in charge of arrangements...

March 3, 1934 - July 13, 2020

May 6, 1930 - July 10, 2020

May 27, 1940 - July 9, 2020

April 14, 1958 - July 18, 2020

Audrey Meyers, age 96 of Early, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, at the Good Samaritan Center in Holstein. Audrey Arlene Meyers was born on January 4, 1924, to parents Fred and Gladys (Carlson) Voss in Lake Creek Township, Calhoun County, IA. She was baptized as a youth and was a member of the Early Presbyterian Church and later the Nemaha United Methodist Church. Audrey attended country school in Wall Lake Township and later achieved her G.E.D...

October 23, 1969 - June 28, 2020

December 29, 1926 - June 30, 2020

August 11, 1929 - June 28, 2020

October 6, 1925 - June 25, 2020

June 3, 1933 - June 23, 2020

September 15, 1964 - June 21, 2020

October 19, 1940 - June 16, 2020

Jon Smith, Age 79 of Sac City, passed away on Monday, June 22, at Loring Hospital in Sac City. Jon Allen Smith was born on August 20, 1940, to Parents Donald and Olena (Miller) Smith in Carroll. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Christian Church in Sac City. ...

Earl “Wes” Brock, age 88, of Storm Lake, died Wednesday, June 24, at his home in Storm Lake. Private family graveside service will take place at the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake with full military rites by the Alta VFW. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements...

July 13, 1948 - June 23, 2020

March 5, 1953 - June 22, 2020

March 27, 1956 - June 16, 2020

Joyce Nielsen, age 78, of Alta, Iowa died on Thursday, June 18, at Accura Healthcare in Aurelia, Iowa. Private family services will be held on Tuesday, June 23, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Alta. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Alta. Public visitation took place on Monday, June 22, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Alta. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Alta is in charge of the arrangements...

Dolores J. Johnson, age 94, of Albert City, died on Wednesday, June 17, at the Pleasant View Nursing Home in Albert City. Private Family Memorial Service were held on Saturday, June 20, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albert City. Burial will be in the Fairfield Township Cemetery in Albert City. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City is in charge of the arrangements...

Lynn DePrez, age 76, of Alta, died on Tuesday, June 16, at her home in Alta. Drive In Celebration of Life Service was held on Monday, June 22, at 11 a.m. at the west parking lot and west green space of Summit Evangelical Free Church in Alta. A time of visiting and refreshments will take place one hour prior to the service on the west lawn. ...

Constance Lou “Connie” Rohlk, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Klanderud) Schroeder, was born July 2, 1930 in Storm Lake. She was the youngest of three siblings (Mac & Ann). Her childhood years were spent in Truesdale, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating in 1948. She continued her education at the University of Iowa Teacher’s College, where she received her teaching degree. She later finished her education at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, receiving her BA degree...

December 31, 1944 - June 14, 2020

November 3, 1926 - June 15, 2020

November 10, 1954 - June 14, 2020

September 6, 1925 - June 11, 2020

October 19, 1933 - May 11, 2020

Ethan James Lindsay, the son of James and Grace (Mott) Lindsay was born August 19, 1928 in Newell. His childhood years were spent in the Newell area where he attended Newell High School. After high school Ethan began his lifelong career in farming...

Donald Howard Christy, the son of Howard and Helen (Kay) Christy, was born April 2, 1931 in Storm Lake, Iowa. Don grew up with his grandparents, Ferdinand and Nora Kay, and their son, Harold on their farm north of Truesdale, Iowa, where he attended school and graduated...

Wendell Ewoldt, age 91, of Alta, died on Tuesday, June 2, at the Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Drive in Funeral services took place Saturday, June 6, at 1 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Hanover. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements...

Gretchen Patterson, age 91, of Linn Grove, died on Wednesday, June 3, at her home in Linn Grove. Public Graveside Services were held on Monday, June 8, at at the Barnes Township Cemetery in Linn Grove. There will be a memorial service at a later date as well. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Trinity Lutheran Church in Linn Grove, Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp, or a charity of your choice. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements...

Barbara L. Bloom, age 73, of Albert City, Iowa died Sunday, May 31, at Pleasant View Home in Albert City. Private family services took place Friday, June 5, 2020 at the Evangelical Church in Albert City. Burial will be in the Fairfield Township Cemetery. Public memorial services will be held at a later date. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City is in charge of the arrangements...