Obituaries

Marjorie A. Sorenson, 102, of Britt, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2026 at Hancock County Health System.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Marjorie Ann, was born November 11, 1923, daughter of Obert and Edith (Nissan) Bell, rural Thompson. She attended country school through 8th grade, then graduated from Lake Mills Community School graduating in 1939. She wasn’t...

Joan Nielsen, 92, of Britt, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at her home in Britt, Iowa.
Services for Joan are pending at Ewing Funeral Home in Britt....

Donald Schroeder, 92, of Clarion, left this earth on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Country Meadow Place in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 20, 2026 at First Lutheran Church, 420 First Street Northwest in Clarion. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM prior...

Gabino "Gabe" Reyna, 84, of Clarion passed away at his home on April 8, 2026.
Memorial Services are pending at Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion. ...

Beth D. Harker, 83, of Clarion, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Kanawha Community Home, leaving behind a legacy of love, loyalty, faith, and service to others.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion.
Beth Donelle (Scott)...

Betty M. Herzberg, 95, of Clarion passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at her home in Clarion.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Clarion Church of Christ, 420 North Main Street in Clarion, with Pastor Warren Curry officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM prior to the funeral service...

Ann M. Johnson, 78, of Belmond, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Concord Care Center in Garner.
Per Ann's wishes, no services will be held. Memorials made be directed to St. Croix Hospice or to Concord Care Center.
Ann Marie, daughter of Adolph and Erna (Platte) Aschbrenner, was born on March 3, 1948...

Michael “Mick” Mickelson, 65, of Belmond, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Belmond.
Michael Thomas Mickelson, the only...

Ronald L. Dirks, 85, of Emmetsburg, Iowa passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026 at the Emmetsburg Carer Center in Emmetsburg, Iowa.
Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Meservey Cemetery with military honors.
Ronald, the son of Louis and Tena (Boelman) Dirks was born August 5, 1940, in Meservey. He attended school in Thornton. Ronald entered...

E. Clement McLaughlin, a cherished father and grandfather, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the age of 87. Clem, as he was affectionately called, left this world surrounded by his family at StoryPoint in Urbandale.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic...