Joan Gray
Apr 4, 2025
On October 20, 1932, Joan Bernadine (Hass) Gray was born in Manning, Iowa, to Harry and Hilda (Olberding) Hass. Joan grew up in Woodward, Iowa, where her mother owned a cafe - "Hilda's". When Joan was not working in the cafe, she was caring for her younger sister and three younger brothers. In her senior year of high school, a...
Kevin Frohwein
Mar 26, 2025
Kevin Frohwein, 68, of Zearing, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at the Dakins Community Center in Zearing, Iowa, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025. Immediately following his visitation, a memorial service will begin...
Jackie "Jack" Booth
Mar 25, 2025
Jack Lee Booth, 75, of Collins, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at his home. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care, 107 N. Main St. in Baxter, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Immediately following his visitation his memorial service will begin at 6:30 p.m. with...
Carlton Karns
Mar 23, 2025
Carlton Eugene Karns, 95, of St. Anthony, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, in Zearing, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church...
Edward "Ed" Ward Jr.
Mar 6, 2025
Edward "Ed" Joseph Ward Jr., 74, of Baxter, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at MercyOne in Newton, Iowa. A memorial service will be held this summer, and services are pending yet. Ed was born on October 13, 1950, in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, to Edward and Regina (Dean) Ward Sr. He grew up in Wilkes Barre where he...
Nichlos "Nicky" Cox
Feb 26, 2025
The undefeated arm-wrestling champion of the world, Nichlos "Nicky" Cox, 63, of Baxter, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Accura Healthcare of Pleasantville, Iowa. A private family service and burial will be held. Nicky was born on May 31, 1961, to Billie Dean and Maryanne (Burk) Cox in Iowa City, Iowa. He grew up in Baxter where...
Linda Fernandez
Feb 19, 2025
Linda Lee Fernandez, 81, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Bickford Cottage in West Des Moines, Iowa. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Baxter Congregational Church in Baxter, Iowa. Immediately following her visitation, funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Benjamin Spera...
Harold Ginther
Feb 16, 2025
Harold "Butch" Ginther, 79, left to be with his Savior on February 16th, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life service for Harold will be held on Saturday, March 15th in the recreational room at Valley View Village, in Des Moines, at 1:00 p.m. with Ed Short leading with words of comfort. Visitation will follow until...
Jodie Toft
Feb 16, 2025
Jodie Renae Toft, 54, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at the Courtyard by Mariott 2405 SE Creekview Drive, Ankeny Iowa on March 1st from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Jodie was born in Ames, Iowa, on December...
Rose Williams
Jan 28, 2025
Rose Mae Williams passed away on January 28, 2025, at Israel Family Hospice House, Ames, Iowa. Her visitation will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Ames, Iowa, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Immediately following visitation, her funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Campbell officiating....