Obituaries

Carolyn Lea Schmidt

Carolyn Lea Schmidt

Mar 15, 2024

Carolyn Lea Schmidt, 74, of Grundy Center died of cancer after a difficult four-year struggle at Creekside Living in Grundy Center on Friday, March 15, 2024. A memorial visitation will be held at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center, on Friday, March 22, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Private inurnment will be...

Rosanne Girres

Rosanne Girres

Mar 6, 2024

Rosanne Girres was born June 10, 1936, the 6th of 16 children born to George and Ruth (Meyers) Finnegan, and passed away on March 6, 2024. She graduated from Ruthven High School in 1954. After high school Rosanne worked at the café in Ruthven, the courthouse in Emmetsburg, and as a lifeguard at Five Island Lake while attending Emmetsburg Junior...

Viola Roberts

Viola Roberts

Mar 3, 2024

Viola Minnie (Dralle) Roberts, 99 of Grundy Center Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her home in Grundy Center. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March...

Twylah Dawne Hill

Twylah Dawne Hill

Mar 2, 2024

Twylah “Ty” Dawne Hill, 66, of Stout, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Grundy County Memorial Hospital. A celebration of life will be held later in May; service details will be posted when they are confirmed. In lieu of flowers and cards, memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice in Ty's memory. 

Ty was born May 3, 1957, to Ed and Ruth Bolton in...

Edward G. Schoolman

Edward G. Schoolman

Mar 2, 2024

Edward G. Schoolman 97, of Holland, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Creekside Living in Grundy Center, Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at the Wellsburg Reformed Church, 617 E. 4th Street, Wellsburg, IA, with honors conducted by...

William "Bill" Anderson

William "Bill" Anderson

Feb 29, 2024

William “Bill” Anderson, 73, of rural Traer, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Parkview Manor in Reinbeck, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, French-Hand Chapel, in Reinbeck. A funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024,...

Mabel M. Bockes

Mabel M. Bockes

Feb 22, 2024

Mabel M. Bockes, 95, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. A celebration of life will be held in May of this year at the Cornerstone Methodist Church in Grundy Center. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice or...

Diane A. Chamberlain

Diane A. Chamberlain

Feb 13, 2024

Diane Ardelle (Wrage) Chamberlain, 84, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her home on February 13, 2024. Diane enjoyed her involvement in church and community activities, raising her children, and her role as a loving homemaker. She has been cremated with internment to take place at a later date. A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 25,...

Paul John Samo

Paul John Samo

Feb 11, 2024

Paul John Samo, age 57, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, in Legacy Cottage at Creekside in Grundy Center, Iowa. Memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center, Iowa. Inurnment will follow at Rose...

Delbert Gene Jungling

Delbert Gene Jungling

Feb 9, 2024

Delbert Gene Jungling, 86 of Grundy Center, Iowa, gained his wings and departed earth on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Arlington Place Memory Care where he resided since November of 2023. Services will be held at a later date as Delbert selflessly donated his body to the University of Iowa Medical College so that others may learn. Memorials may be...

Billie Jean Mulligan

Billie Jean Mulligan

Feb 8, 2024

Billie Jean Mulligan, 81 of Reinbeck, Iowa passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 peacefully at home. A celebration on her life, will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Reinbeck on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.

Billie was born October 19, 1942, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Dickenson) Criswell. Billie graduated from Grinell High School in 1960....

Ferdinand E. Henze

Ferdinand E. Henze

Feb 7, 2024

Ferdinand E. (Bud) Henze, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Aplington, Iowa. Bud was born on August 15, 1933, the son of Ferdinand L. and Augusta (Ascher) Henze. He was a member of the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center, Iowa. Bud was baptized on October 3, 1933, at the Salem Lutheran Church. He graduated from...

Donald Jacob Meester

Donald Jacob Meester

Feb 4, 2024

 Donald J. Meester, 89, of Holland, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024 of natural causes.  His family was by his side.

Don was born the son, and only child, of Harry and Jessie Meester on January 2, 1935 in rural Holland, Iowa.  He graduated from Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, Iowa.

Don met the love of his life, Mary Lou...

Robert Williams

Robert Williams

Feb 2, 2024

Robert Williams, age 70 passed away on February 2, 2024. He was born in Eldora, Iowa on January 29, 1954 to Kenneth and Agnes (Jackson) Williams. There are no services scheduled for Robert at this time.

Robert Daniel Harris, Jr.

Robert Daniel Harris, Jr.

Feb 2, 2024

Robert Daneil Harris, Jr. age 88 passed away on Friday February 2, 2024 at his home in Reinbeck, Iowa. He was born on June 30, 1935 to Robert and Dorothy Harris, Sr. in Reinbeck, Iowa. After high school, Robert served in the United States Marine Corp. On June 26, 1955, he married Helen June Wrage in Conway, South Carolina. Robert...

William Sloan

William Sloan

Jan 30, 2024

William “Bill” Leon Sloan, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, February 5th, from 10:00 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at the Cornerstone Methodist Church of Grundy Center on Monday, February 5th  Burial will follow in Troy Iowa Cemetery upon the passing of his wife Sandra. Bill was born...

Donna Marie Hogle

Donna Marie Hogle

Jan 29, 2024

Donna Marie (Wagoner) Hogle, 91, of Ames, formerly of Conrad, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Northridge Village Long Term Care Facility in Ames following several years of enduring dementia related health issues.  A private family burial will be held at the Sheller Cemetery and a memorial service will be held Monday, February 5th at 11:00 AM at...

LaVerne Eldon Flater

LaVerne Eldon Flater

Jan 29, 2024

LaVerne E. Flater, age 81 passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024. He was born in Butler County, Iowa on November 27, 1942 to Edward and Greta (Van Deest) Flater. He always was smiling and happy. Laverne enjoyed long talks with family and friends. Besides working as a farm hand, he loved horses and dogs. Laverne will be missed.

Scott Albright

Scott Albright

Jan 28, 2024

Scott Edward Albright, age 60, of Evansdale, Iowa, formally of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on January 28, 2024, at the Cedar Valley Hospice House with his family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family. A celebration of Scott's life will be held at a future date at...

Raymond Eugene Kirkdorffer

Raymond Eugene Kirkdorffer

Jan 28, 2024

Raymond Eugene Kirkdorffer, was born on the family farm in Grundy Co, Iowa, August 29, 1934 to Ila and Delbert Kirkdorffer.  He died Sunday, January 28th, 2024 in Marshalltown, Iowa, at the age of 89.

As a young man, Ray moved to Waterloo, Iowa where he studied business. There he met and married Eloise Fry. Ray and Eloise returned home to...

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