Obituaries

Frank Lee Thiele, Jr. of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away on December 22, 2024, in his home surrounded by loved ones.
Graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at the Belmond Cemetery in Belmond with Pastor Jason Lubben officiating.
Family and friends are invited to the Evangelical Free Church, 2796 130th Street in Belmond, for refreshments and...

Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Holley, 94, of Clarion, Iowa, formerly of Marshalltown, IA passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Memorial services for Mary Holley will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion, Iowa. Private family burial will take place at a later date.
Visitation for Mary Holley...

Cheryl “Cheri” Tomke, 76, of Clarion, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, June 30, 2025, at St. John’s Catholic Church, 608 2nd Avenue Northeast in Clarion. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held from 9:00...

On June 18th, 2025 Michael Nathan “Hud” Hudson motorcycle enthusiast, loving husband, father, brother, and awesome papa took his final ride. "Hud" passed away doing what he loved.
Celebration of Life services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center Street West in Britt.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at...

Victoria “Tori” Hiscocks, 65, of Britt, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at Kanawha Community Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center Street West in Britt. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Victoria “Tori” Ann Hiscocks,...

Shirley Hasty, 75, of Kanawha, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at Hancock County Health System in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Faith Bible Church, 404 4thStreet Southwest in Britt with Pastor Todd Holman officiating. Burial will take place at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM...

Claire P. Cape, 64, of Belmond, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond.
Per Claire's wishes, no services will be held. Burial will take place at a later date in Valhalla Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri....

Thomas James Merriam (1952-2025), a proud Iowan with a passion for football, farming, and fast cars, passed away surrounded by loved ones. Whether racing down a dirt track or helping a neighbor harvest, Tom lived with grit, heart, and a grin that made everyone feel like a friend.
Thomas James Merriam, 72, of Britt, Iowa, entered the gates of our heavenly...

David C. Townsend, 73, of Clarion passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
David Clifton Townsend II was born in Tampa, Florida. His early years were spent living in the Naples, Florida area and helping his dad with his commercial fishing business. It was there...

Lester Hackbarth, 80, of Belmond, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond, with Pastor Nancy Hofmeister officiating. Burial will take place in Graceland Cemetery in Rowan.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to...