Obituaries

Kenneth Francis Adams, 90, of Clarion passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family and friends on April 27, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Kenny Adams, son of Lawrence and Jane Adams, was born on January 21, 1935 in his family...

Joan L. Rietz, 89, of Coralville, formerly of Cedar Falls and Rowan, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Stirlingshire of Coralville.
Funeral services for Joan Rietz will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the United Church of Rowan, 811 Pesch Street, in Rowan, Iowa, with Pastor Nancy Hofmeister officiating. Burial will follow at...

Joseph McDonald, 76, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at MercyOne Hospital in Mason City.
Memorial services for Joseph McDonald will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Clarion First Methodist Church, 201 3rd Avenue North East in Clarion, with Pastor Craig Luttrell officiating. Click the following link to watch the Memorial service live stream. https://meet.goto.com/908181221
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Wayne L. Abbas, 72, of Kanawha, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at his home.
Memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second Street in Kanawha.
Wayne LeRoy Abbas, the only son of Leo and Faye (Corlew) Abbas, was born on March 7, 1953 in Belmond, Iowa. He...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Allyson (Yarger) Eliason, 73, of Kanawha, who left us on April 3, 2025, at her home. Ally was a vibrant spirit whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.
Memorial visitation for Ally Eliason will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ewing...

Barbara A. (Finn) Riedel, 73, of Belmond and formerly of Rowan, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.
Funeral services for Barb Riedel will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Highway 69 South, west of Rowan, with Pastor Mark Eichler officiating.
Visitation will be held from...

Tommy J. Hill, 83, of Belmond, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at his home in Belmond.
Funeral services for Tommy Hill will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Belmond United Methodist Church, 1031 1st Street South East in Belmond, with Pastor Leila Blackburn and Pastor Jim Gochenouer officiating. Click the following link to...

John H. Meyers, 87, of Dows, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at his home in Dows.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.
John Henry, son of Raymond and Edna...

Sutton B. Kroeze, 7 months old, of Kanawha, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center in Iowa City.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond.
Sutton Brooks was born on August 14, 2024, in Des...

Joseph "Joe" R. Keiderling, 65, of Britt, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at MercyOne in Des Moines.
A Celebration of Joe's Life will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt, with a Rosary beginning at 5:00 PM and a Scriptural Wake Service beginning at...