Mary (Lyons) Bartine was born August 3, 1935, in Marshalltown, Iowa to Frank and Julia (Tracy) Lyons. She died Wednesday, November 27, at Unity Point Hospital, Methodist Campus, in Des Moines due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mary was a graduate of Clemons High School and Mercy School of Nursing in Iowa City. Mary had a passion for...
It is impossible to put into a few words on paper what this man meant to his family and friends. His hugs were legendary among all who loved him. Steven Arthur Kix gained his angel wings on November 10, 2024, surrounded by his family at Mary Greeley Medical Center. Steve was born to Fred and Melba (Engelking) Kix on April...
Sandra "Sandy" Jean McBride, 77, of St. Anthony, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Her visitation will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Dakins Community Center in Zearing from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Immediately following Sandy's visitation, her funeral service will begin at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor David...
Marijane "Jane" Yvon Sherman born March 8, 1942, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines. Jane grew up in Tracy, Iowa and was the daughter of Cecil F. and Beulah F. Sherman. She graduated from Tracy High School where she played on the basketball team. After...
Curtis "Curt" John Hansen, age 76, of Baxter, Iowa, died October 23, 2024, on the family farm, in his home with his wife, children, and grandchildren all around him just as he would have wanted. Even the dog was present and if you knew Curt, dogs growing up were very important to him. A celebration of life will be held...
Marla "Kay" Tjelmeland, 78, of Story City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Bethany Manor Nursing Home in Story City, Iowa. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Kay was born on August 7, 1946, to Harlan Tjelmeland and Wilma Johnston. She grew up in Iowa and moved to Illinois where she graduated from...
Charles Nicholas Hofer, 93, of Baxter, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his farm stead. A memorial visitation will be held at Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care, in Baxter, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Immediately following, his memorial service will begin at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Christopher...
Wesley "Samuel" Vos was born to Kenneth "Dean" and Mary Jane (Riddle) Vos on January 15, 1952, in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up in Mitchellville, Iowa and attended Southeast Polk High School in Runnells, Iowa. Sam Vos passed away on September 30, 2024, surrounded by loving family in the comfort of his own home, which he built himself. Sam...
Kurt Brunner, 89, of Baxter, Iowa passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at Bethany United Church of Christ in Baxter. Immediately following visitation, his memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Christopher Hayward officiating....
The generous and loving spirit of 96-year-old Ramona Milleson, of Marshalltown (formerly of Colo), departed this earthly life on Saturday morning, September 28th at the Iowa Veterans Home under the wonderful care of their staff. Born on September 21, 1928, at the home of her grandparents, Frederick, and Elizabeth (Wolken) Fricke in rural State Center, Iowa, the daughter of Ervin...