Obituaries

Thomas "Tom" L. Wood

Thomas "Tom" L. Wood

May 27, 2025

Thomas “Tom” L. Wood, 63, of Garner, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

A memorial visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St. in Garner. Inurnment will follow the visitation at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Garner with Fr. Andrew Marr officiating. Military rites will be...

Martha L. Snedeker

Martha L. Snedeker

May 18, 2025

Martha L. Snedeker, 89, of Garner, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

A private family service will be held in Virginia, with no visitation.

Born on August 4, 1935, in Reisville, Virginia, Martha Louise Snedeker was the daughter of Oley and Dorris (Garlow) Parrish. She completed her high school education in Virginia and...

Robert "Bob" R. Stille

Robert "Bob" R. Stille

May 15, 2025

Robert “Bob” R. Stille, 90, of Ventura, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Goodell United Methodist Church with Rev. Deb Devine officiating. Burial will be at Amsterdam Cemetery in Goodell with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

In honor of Bob’s love for the...

Vera H. Bachman

Vera H. Bachman

May 10, 2025

Vera H. Bachman, 92, of Garner, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Concord Care Center.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 16, 2025, at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with Rev. Brian Lund officiating. Burial will be at Concord Township Cemetery.

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Visitation will be held...

Cory J. Maurer

Cory J. Maurer

May 9, 2025

Cory Joseph Maurer, 73, of Garner, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, just days before his 74th birthday at Concord Care Center.

A private memorial will be held by the family. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Cory’s name may be made to St. Croix Hospice.

Born in Spencer, Iowa to Joseph and Virginia Maurer, Cory lived a rich and varied life...

Barbara J. Boehnke Needham

Barbara J. Boehnke Needham

May 7, 2025

Barbara J. Needham, 87, of Spring Park, MN, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Presbyterian Homes in Spring Park.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 5218 Bartlett Blvd., Mound, MN, with Pastor Michael Michalk officiating. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, May 24th at St. John’s Lutheran...

Shirley D. Rasche

Shirley D. Rasche

May 3, 2025

Shirley D. Rasche, 86, of Garner, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Concord Care Center.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Fr. Andrew Marr officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Visitation will be held one...

Dean L. Goll

Dean L. Goll

May 3, 2025

Dean L. Goll, 99, of Garner, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with Rev. Brian Lund officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

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Carolyn Hejlik

Carolyn Hejlik

May 2, 2025

Carolyn Hejlik, 67, of West Des Moines, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Fr. Andrew Marr officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.

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Carol Wille De Bruyn

Carol Wille De Bruyn

Apr 27, 2025

Carol Sue De Bruyn, 90, of Iowa City, passed away peacefully of heart failure on April 27, 2025, at the Iowa City Bird House hospice with family and friends at her side.

Carol’s request for no public visitation will be honored. A small family service and burial in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor...

Marjorie A. Logemann

Marjorie A. Logemann

Apr 20, 2025

Marjorie Ann Logemann, of Woden, or “Ammie” to many, passed away peacefully at her home Easter Weekend, surrounded by family singing Marj’s favorite hymns. Fitting final moments as faith and family meant everything to Marj. In her words, she was “blessed” by the love of family and friends. Vibrant conversations around the table and bird watching around the marsh brought...

Sheryl L. Christiansen

Sheryl L. Christiansen

Apr 17, 2025

Sheryl L. Christiansen, 76, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Center.

There will be no services.

Sheryl was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend who left a mark on all of our hearts and our lives. She was very well respected in her lifetime of living in Forest City. She always knew how to bring...

Charles "C.A." Springer

Charles "C.A." Springer

Apr 17, 2025

Charles A. Springer, 69, of Garner, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 17, 2025, surrounded by family.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Rev. Kristin Peters officiating.

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Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Nora Darlene Legge

Nora Darlene Legge

Apr 16, 2025

Nora Darlene Legge, precious baby girl of Tom and Kirsty (Riggert) Legge, was born silently into the arms of angels on April 16, 2025, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. Nora, being diagnosed with skeletal dysplasia early, was born at 33 weeks, weighed 3 lbs. 8oz. and was 14 inches long.

Family services will be held Monday, April 21, 2025 at...

Mark A. Tendall

Mark A. Tendall

Apr 13, 2025

Mark A. Tendall, 68, of Miller, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2025, at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner, with Pastor Clevey Ragsdale officiating.

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A memorial visitation will be held Thursday at the funeral chapel...

Kenneth Vanden Hoek

Kenneth Vanden Hoek

Apr 9, 2025

Kenneth J. Vanden Hoek, 93, of Britt, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15th, at Britt Christian Reformed Church, with Pastor Kevin Boss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Britt.

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Visitation will be one...

Doris A. Schulz

Doris A. Schulz

Mar 29, 2025

Doris A. Schulz, 102, of Britt, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2025, at Cataldo Funeral Home, 178 First Ave., S.W., Britt. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.

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Visitation will be held from 5...

Todd L. Conroy

Todd L. Conroy

Mar 27, 2025

Todd L. Conroy, 60, of Hermitage, MO, formerly of Mason City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 14th at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 60 E. 4th St., Garner.

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A memorial visitation will be held from 3 to 5...

John A. Wenthold

John A. Wenthold

Mar 26, 2025

John A. Wenthold, 80, of Hayfield, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his home.

A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 3, 2025, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Fr. Andrew Marr officiating. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery with military rites conducted by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

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Calvin A. Baumgartner

Calvin A. Baumgartner

Mar 24, 2025

Calvin A. Baumgartner, 74, of Garner, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Britt with Fr. Andrew Marr officiating. Burial will be at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.

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Visitation will...