Obituaries
February 22, 1937 -
September 1, 2026
Charlotte Rose Platte age 89 of Elma, IA, died Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2026, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Elma, with Rev. Bruce Miller...
August 22, 1930 ~
September 20, 2026
Mary Lou McGuire, 96, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026. Her 96 years were filled with family, friendship, service, and countless memories that will be cherished by those who knew and loved her.
Mary Lou was born August 22, 1930, in...
March 28, 1947 -
September 19, 2026
Some people leave a legacy in buildings, businesses, or other things with their name on them. John Mikkelson left his…in his people. Born in Richmond, California, to Myron “Mike” and Ethel (Shelton) Mikkelson, John lived a life defined not by the attention...
December 1, 1945 -
September 20, 2026
Michael Gaffey was a planetary scientist whose pioneering study of meteorites has become the principal resource for figuring out the makeup of asteroids.
He went to a one-room schoolhouse from kindergarten through 8th grade and graduated from Riceville High...
February 6, 1958 -
September 8, 2026
After a long battle with cancer, Robert (Bob) Peterson, 68, passed away on September 8, 2026. Bob was born in St Ignace, Michigan on February 6, 1958 to Calvin and Genevieve Peterson.
His dad was in the Air Force so during the first few years of his life, he...
August 31, 1955 -
September 6, 2026
Sandra Lee (Necas) Liekweg, 71, of Janesville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at her home.
Sandy was born on August 31, 1955, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of Leslie Joe Necas Sr. and Virginia Faith (...
January 15, 1932 -
July 3, 2026
Marilyn Louise (Ertel) Pass of Cresco, Iowa, age 94, entered her heavenly glory peacefully on July 3, 2026, surrounded by love in the comfort of her own home.
Born in Reading, PA, Marilyn shared a long, beautiful life with her beloved late husband, Eugene "...
May 23. 1952 -
August 12, 2026
Leone A. Ferrie, age 74, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away on August 12, 2026, after a long battle with cancer since February 2024.
Public visitation for Leone will be held at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home, Cresco, Iowa, on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:...
