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Barbara Ruth Lappe

Barbara Ruth Lappe

Aug 16, 2024

Barbara R. Lappe, age 93, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Barbara was born on June 2, 1931, in Rockford, Illinois, to Frank and Artella (Novisky) Norvellis. She graduated from San Leandro High School in San Leandro, California in 1949. Barbara met the love of...

Richard E. Johnson

Richard E. Johnson

Aug 11, 2024

Richard E. Johnson, age 77, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Astera Health in Wadena, MN. Richard was born on February 13, 1947, in Little Falls, MN, to Cecil Johnson and Vivian (Hartwig) Ebel. He graduated from HLV High School in Victor, IA in 1965, he then went on to...

Myrna Jean Hrubetz

Myrna Jean Hrubetz

Aug 8, 2024

Myrna Jean Hrubetz, age 84, of Prescott, Wisconsin, formerly of St. Ansgar, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by family on her late husband’s birthday. Her family took it as a sign that Ronald “Ron” was calling her home to be with him in Heaven. Myrna was born in Osage,...

Glen "Pickle" Larry Adams

Glen "Pickle" Larry Adams

Aug 4, 2024

Glen “Pickle” L. Adams, age 86, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at his home. Glen was born September 3, 1937, in Stacyville, Iowa, to Reinhart and Margaret (Hemann) Adams. He attended Osage schools, where he completed the eighth grade, and went onto work on the farm for E.B. Moore Farms. Glen...

Robert "Bob" F. Sherrard

Robert "Bob" F. Sherrard

Jul 31, 2024

Robert “Bob” Sherrard, 70, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, passed away on July 31, 2024, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. Bob was born on April 2, 1954, to Robert and Dorothy (Opkis) Sherrard. He attended St. Ansgar schools and graduated with the class of 1972. A couple months after graduation, he and Jane...

Marie Christine Kittleson

Marie Christine Kittleson

Jul 29, 2024

Marie Christine (Aagesen) Kittleson, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage, Iowa, where she has resided for the past three years. Marie was born on March 30, 1930, in St. Ansgar, Iowa, to Arthur and Albina (Cafourek) Aagesen. Marie graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1948....

Dean Ryan Olson

Dean Ryan Olson

Jul 25, 2024

Dean Ryan Olson passed away on July 25, 2024, at the age of 49. He was born on September 23, 1974, in Hutchison, MN to David and Donna Olson. Dean was hard-working and dedicated. At his center, he was a builder and loved working with his hands. This was a skill that came naturally to him...

Richard Allen Biederman

Richard Allen Biederman

Jul 20, 2024

Richard A. Biederman, age 91, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Faith Home Lutheran Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, at United Church of Christ in Osage with Reverend Dixie Laube officiating. The visitation will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the service...

Edward Davis Souder

Edward Davis Souder

Jul 19, 2024

Edward D. Souder, of rural Osage, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the United Church of Christ in Osage, Iowa with Pastor Dixie Laube officiating. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery in...

Audrey Mae Schulz

Audrey Mae Schulz

Jul 17, 2024

Audrey M. Schulz, age 87, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, Iowa. Audrey Mae Olson was born on February 7, 1937, in St. Ansgar to Palmer and Viola (Berg) Olson. She graduated from St. Ansgar High School. On February 8, 1954, Audrey married her high...

Arlene Isabella Brown

Arlene Isabella Brown

Jul 3, 2024

Arlene I. Brown, age 94, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Arlene Isabella Mayer was born on March 1, 1930, in Stacyville, Iowa, to Ernest and Mathilda (Loecher) Mayer. She graduated from Stacyville High School in 1947. On November 24, 1951, Arlene was united in marriage...

Gloria Jean Sewright

Gloria Jean Sewright

Jul 2, 2024

Gloria Jean Sewright was born July 7, 1950, at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City, Iowa. It was a normal birth with no apparent problems. At 9 months Gloria developed a fever of 104 degrees for five days and was hospitalized at that time. She walked at 14 months but was not yet talking at three...

Ann Kienzle

Ann Kienzle

Jul 2, 2024

Ann Kienzle, age 69, of Riceville, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Osage Rehabilitation Health Care Center in Osage, Iowa. Ann was born on March 7, 1955, in Osage, Iowa to Charles and Neva Hungerford. Ann graduated with a degree in nursing from RCTC in Rochester Minnesota in association with Mayo Clinic....

Phyllis Elaine Lau

Phyllis Elaine Lau

Jun 30, 2024

Phyllis Elaine Lau, age 92, formerly of Northwood, IA, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, IA. A memorial service for Phyllis will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Myrtle, MN. The visitation will be held...

Carroll Allen Nicol

Carroll Allen Nicol

Jun 27, 2024

Carroll Allen “Nick” Nicol, age 91 of Osage, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, at his home in Osage. Carroll was born October 10, 1932, in rural Mitchell County to Morris and Goldie May (Korte) Nicol. He attended country schools before moving to Osage and graduating in the class of 1951. From 1952 to 1954 he served...

Dolores Joan Goche

Dolores Joan Goche

Jun 26, 2024

Dolores Joan (Markfort) Goche, 91, of Osage, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center. She was born on January 19, 1933, in Glendorado, Minnesota, to Anna M. (Ruhman) and Joseph F. Markfort. Dolores completed the 10th grade in 1948 and went on to graduate from business...

Carol Lee Shanahan

Carol Lee Shanahan

Jun 26, 2024

In Memory of Carol Lee Shanahan (1937-2024) Carol Lee Shanahan, née Hill, passed away peacefully at her Jacksonville, North Carolina home of 19 years with her son, Mike and her daughter-in-law, Kelly by her side on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Carol was born in Osage, IA, on December 7, 1937, the daughter of Stannard and Amy...

Marylou Irene Dean

Marylou Irene Dean

Jun 15, 2024

MaryLou Irene (Klemesrud) Dean, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM. MaryLou, commonly referred to as “Lou” and in earlier years, “Klemie,” was born March 20, 1933 in Osage, Iowa. She was the third daughter of Clarence and Gladys (Maakestad) Klemesrud. Lou attended Rudd Consolidated Schools and was a member...

Gene Elmer Morische

Gene Elmer Morische

Jun 12, 2024

Gene Elmer Morische 96, of rural Osage, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Gene Morische was born November 12, 1927, in rural Osage to Elmer and Stella (Decker) Morische. He had a sister, Ruby and a brother, Alan. They later moved to a farm north of Rudd where he attended...

Robert Gene Riker

Robert Gene Riker

Jun 10, 2024

Robert “Bob” Gene Riker, age 47, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at his home in Osage. Bob was born on February 11, 1977, in Osage, Iowa, to Robert E. and Linda (Somber) Riker. He attended Osage High School and went on to work for Mon-Ray, Inc. of Osage. Bob married the...

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