Obituaries
Alice J. Malek
Sep 17, 2021
Alice J. Malek, 95, of Garner left this world and entered Heaven on Friday, September 17, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Unit in Mason City after suffering a massive stroke. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 20, 2021 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Rev. Fr. Andrew Marr officiating. Burial will be at St....
Marilyn R. Balm
Sep 13, 2021
Marilyn R. Balm, 80, of Garner passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at her home. A private family graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion. There will be no visitation.
Kenton "Ken" L. Mick
Sep 5, 2021
Kenton “Ken” L. Mick, 84, of Garner passed away suddenly Sunday, September 5, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 10, 2021 at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with Rev. Brian Lund officiating. Inurnment will be at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. A memorial visitation...
Darlene M. Wood
Aug 28, 2021
Darlene M. Wood, 84, of Garner passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Concord Care Center in Garner. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with Rev. Scott Kozisek officiating. Burial will be at Concord Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at Cataldo...
Walter "Wally" J. Elling
Aug 23, 2021
Walter “Wally” J. Elling, 78, of Garner passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 after a long battle with kidney failure. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, he managed his illness with strength and grace, and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. On his final evening, he was surrounded by his family,...
Mary B. Graham
Aug 23, 2021
Mary B. Graham, 47, of Garner passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Monday, August 23, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Unit in Mason City after a brave fight with cancer. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021 at The Dock, 500 Main Ave., Clear Lake with Pastor Jason Miller officiating. Burial will...
Jack L. Powers
Aug 22, 2021
Jackie “Jack” LaRue Powers, 84, of Garner stepped out of this life into eternal life with Christ on August 22, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the Britt Zion Church of the Nazarene, 195 2nd St. S.W. in Britt...
Eugene "Wolfy" Wolf
Aug 17, 2021
Eugene “Wolfy” T. Wolf, 81, of Garner passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, August 23rd from 5 to 8 PM at Mat’s Place, 235 State Street, Garner. Inurnment will be at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Bancroft at a later date. Eugene Thomas Wolf,...
Dale L. Kapping
Aug 16, 2021
Dale L. Kapping, 76, of Garner passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at Concord Care Center in Garner. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner with Al Berge of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford, Iowa with military rites by the...
Donald L. Kothenbeutel
Aug 15, 2021
Donald L. Kothenbeutel, 79, of Garner passed away peacefully Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Concord Care Center in Garner. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2021 at the Garner Evangelical Free Church with Rev. Terry Baxter officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 20th at the church. Memorials may...
Gary R. Maben
Aug 3, 2021
Gary R. Maben, 82, of Garner passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Concord Care Center in Garner. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner. Inurnment will be at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. The family suggests memorials to the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School...
Thomas L. Larson
Aug 1, 2021
Thomas L. Larson, 78, of rural Forest City passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 5, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden with Rev. S. Kim Peterson officiating. Burial will be at Crystal Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake. Visitation will...
Kathy Vick
Jul 26, 2021
Kathy Vick, 69, of Garner passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner followed by a Scriptural wake service by Deacon Tom Blomme. Mary Kathleen Vick, the daughter...
Sara A. Ristau
Jul 25, 2021
Sara A. Ristau, 64, of Klemme, formerly of Garner, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at her home of congestive heart failure. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 30, 2021 at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160- E. 4th St., Garner with Rev. Fr. Jerry Kopacek officiating. Inurnment will be at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Duncan. A...
James "Jim" Wold
Jul 20, 2021
James “Jim” Wold, 94, and wife, Wanda, 96, of Garner who were married for 73 years passed away in the same room hours apart on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Concord Care Center in Garner. Funeral services for Jim and Wanda will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 26, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with Rev. Scott...
Wanda J. Wold
Jul 20, 2021
Wanda Wold, 96, and husband, Jim Wold, 94, of Garner who were married for 73 years passed away in the same room hours apart on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Concord Care Center in Garner. Funeral services for Wanda and Jim will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 26, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with Rev. Scott...
Rhonda J. Schuver
Jul 15, 2021
Rhonda J. Schuver, 69, of Belmond passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames with family at her side after her second battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with Rev. Brian Lund officiating. The service will be livestreamed...
William "Bill" Reece
Jul 14, 2021
William D. “Bill” Reece, 78, of Garner passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice in Mason City with his family at his side. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. Burial will be at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Duncan...
Alyce A. Katter
Jul 6, 2021
Alyce A. Katter, 85, of Garner died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2021 at Peace Reformed Church south of Garner with Rev. Mark Larson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday at...
Betty A. Arnold
Jul 2, 2021
Betty A. Arnold, 93, of Garner passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at her home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday at Cataldo...