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Avis Lavonne Hanson

Avis Lavonne Hanson

Oct 16, 2024

Avis L. Hanson, age 96, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Good Samaritan, in St. Ansgar. Avis was born on October 29, 1927, in Toeterville, Iowa, to Fred and Myrtella (Sampson) Langrock. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church in Toeterville. Avis attended school in Union Township and...

Maxine Halbach

Maxine Halbach

Oct 11, 2024

Maxine Halbach, was born on January 8, 1927, to John and Elizabeth (Thome) Mueller. She peacefully passed away at Stacyville Community Nursing Home on October 11, 2024, at 97 years of age. She grew up in the Meyer, Iowa, area; attended school through 8th grade (receiving an in-school award), and proudly earned her GED in 1975....

Duane Francis Ramker

Duane Francis Ramker

Oct 10, 2024

Duane F. Ramker, 71, of Osage, died October 10, 2024 at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Duane Francis Ramker was born to Gerald and Mary Jean (Meek) Ramker on October 4th, 1953, in Charles City. He was raised on old Hwy 18 on the farm east of Rudd. Duane graduated from Rockford Senior High School in...

Margaret "Peg" Ross

Margaret "Peg" Ross

Oct 6, 2024

Margaret “Peg” E. Ross, age 74, of Riceville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center. Margaret was born on July 17, 1950, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the daughter of Benjamin and Beverly (Koehler) Leuenberger. Her family moved to Tripoli, Iowa in 1960, where she attended Frederika Elementary School. Soon...

Marlene R. Goodale

Marlene R. Goodale

Oct 6, 2024

Marlene R. Goodale, age 90, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at her home. Marlene was born on October 5, 1934, in Mitchell County, Iowa, the daughter of George and Esther Emerson. She was baptized in the Baptist Church. Marlene attended Little Cedar High School, where she played 6 on 6 basketball,...

Donald "Donnie" Harang

Donald "Donnie" Harang

Oct 1, 2024

Donald “Donnie” Harang, age 91, of Northwood, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in his home. Donnie was born June 20, 1933, to Ole and Alpha Harang, in Silver Lake, Iowa. He grew up helping on his father's farm until he joined the U.S. Army in 1952, during the Korean War. Donnie had a...

Lyla Mae Gast

Lyla Mae Gast

Sep 27, 2024

Lyla M. Gast, age 99, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Lyla Gast was born March 15, 1925, in Osage, Iowa, the daughter of Oscar and Florence (Kindschuh) Hackbart. She graduated from Osage High School in 1942. On July 28, 1944, Lyla married Dick Gast at...

Patricia Sue Tiffany Hinman

Patricia Sue Tiffany Hinman

Sep 24, 2024

Patricia Sue Tiffany Hinman passed away after a lengthy illness on September 24, 2024, in McKinney, TX, where she had resided the last 14 years. Pat was born May 9, 1943, to Jessie Vonnie (Davisson) and Howard Milton Tiffany in Dumont, Iowa. She attended Chapin, Iowa, community schools until her senior year, when her school-teacher mother...

Ted J. Heimer

Ted J. Heimer

Sep 23, 2024

Ted J. Heimer, age 79, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, peacefully at his home. Ted was born on November 28, 1944, in Rochester, MN, to Paul and Margaret (Beland) Heimer. He attended Visitation High School in Stacyville, IA, where he graduated in 1962. Following graduation, he served from 1965-1970 in the...

James "Jim" Rezabek

James "Jim" Rezabek

Sep 11, 2024

James “Jim” Rezabek, age 86, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at St. Mary’s in Rochester, MN. Jim was born August 3, 1938, the son of James Sr. and Marie (Jakoubek) Rezabek. Jim graduated from New Haven High School and worked for Oliver/White Farm for 33 years, and Eaton Corporation for seven...

Lisa Ann Haskins

Lisa Ann Haskins

Sep 7, 2024

Lisa Ann Haskins, sadly passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024 in her home at the age of 61. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when they needed her the most, offering support, understanding, and love in abundance. Lisa was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois on October 18, 1962, to Robert Frank...

Doris Opal Martin

Doris Opal Martin

Sep 6, 2024

Doris O. Martin, age 91, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center. Doris was born on December 30, 1932, in Klemme, Iowa, to Ferry and Elsie (Christiansen) Tibbits. Doris attended Fertile High School, graduating in 1950. After graduating, she went to work for a telephone company,...

Dennis Brooker

Dennis Brooker

Sep 3, 2024

Dennis (Denny) Brooker, age 74, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Good Sheppard Nursing Home in Mason City, Iowa. Denny was born on July 5th, 1950, to Dean and Maureen (Comisky) Brooker. He graduated from Osage High School in 1969. Denny enlisted and served in the Airforce during the Vietnam War....

Linda Lucille Rops

Linda Lucille Rops

Sep 2, 2024

Linda Lucille (Eilders) Rops, a strong, loving, and vibrant woman, passed away on September 2, 2024. Born on August 25, 1947, in Waterloo, Iowa, Linda was the beloved wife of Lee Rops, with whom she shared 58 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they raised three children: Mike, Dennis (Mary Ellen), and Sara. Linda was born and...

Robert Junior Pinneke

Robert Junior Pinneke

Sep 2, 2024

Robert J Pinneke (84) of St. Ansgar passed away on September 2nd of 2024 at his home. He was born June 9th, 1940 in Mason City, the son of William and Rose (Behm) Pinneke. Robert was united in marriage to Dee (Oudekerk) Pinneke on October 23, 1960 and remained married for 59 years before her passing...

Marcia Mae Mullen

Marcia Mae Mullen

Sep 1, 2024

Marcia M. Mullen, age 82, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Mitchell County Hospital in Osage. Marcia was born on February 7, 1941, the daughter of Edward and Marian (Mark) Fink. Marcia worked for the Sunny Brae Golf Course in the 1970’s, and from there she went onto become a nurse’s...

Gloria Mae Moss

Gloria Mae Moss

Aug 29, 2024

Gloria Mae (Hanson) Moss was born in Osage, IA on September 23, 1958 - her Aunt Darlene's 17th birthday. She was the first born to Wayne and Mavis Hanson of Mona, IA and the first grandchild of Carl and Thelma Hanson of Northwood, IA and Millie Carlson of Mona, IA. When she was 2 years old,...

Michael M. Metz

Michael M. Metz

Aug 28, 2024

Michael Mark Metz Sr., age 73, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Michael was born on August 6, 1951, in Osage, Iowa to John and June (Clyde) Metz. After graduating high school, Michael served in the Marines before marrying Janie Penfold....

Gene Edward Rosenberg

Gene Edward Rosenberg

Aug 26, 2024

Gene E. Rosenberg, age 91, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar. Gene was born on March 26, 1933, to Eddy and Ella (Kirchutter) Rosenberg. He served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. Gene met the love of his life Betty Bork, and the...

Craig Arthur Hanson

Craig Arthur Hanson

Aug 20, 2024

Northwood – Craig Arthur Hanson, 88 of Northwood passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:00 PM followed by services starting at 2:30 PM on Sunday, August 25th at Deer Creek Lutheran Church located at 4598 Zinnia Ave, St Ansgar, IA. Burial will immediately...

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