Obituaries

Mary D. Waite

Mary D. Waite

Sep 20, 2023

Mary Dean Braatz Waite, 94, of Garner, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023, at St. Boniface Catholic Church with Fr. Andrew Marr officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services...

John R. Stille

John R. Stille

Sep 7, 2023

John R. Stille, 75, of St. Paul, MN, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Ebenezer Care and Rehab in St. Paul.

John Russel Stille, the son of Russel and Emily (Brayton) Stille, was born February 2, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa.  He grew up in Edina, MN, and graduated from Minneapolis Lutheran High School in 1969. John was married to...

Collin L. Schaeffer

Collin L. Schaeffer

Sep 5, 2023

Collin Lee Schaeffer, 43, passed away in Huntley, IL on September 5, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with Pastor Brian Lund officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.  

Memorials may be directed to his...

Joanne "Jo" Kothenbeutel

Joanne "Jo" Kothenbeutel

Aug 27, 2023

Joanne "Jo" Kothenbeutel, 78, of Garner, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Garner Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Clevey Ragsdale officiating.  Burial will be in Marion Cemetery near Latimer.

Visitation will be held one hour before church...

Marvin R. Schoneman

Marvin R. Schoneman

Aug 25, 2023

 

Marvin R. Schoneman, 106, of Garner, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Pastor Kristin Peters officiating. Burial will be at Concord Township Cemetery with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial...

Donna J. Tech

Donna J. Tech

Aug 16, 2023

Donna J. Tech, 92, of Britt, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Kanawha Community Home.

A private family memorial service will be held in California.

Donna Jean Tech, the daughter of Herman and Margaret (Wibben) Willrett, was born October 11, 1930 in Algona. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona.  Donna Jean attended country school until...

Arlene M. Goepel

Arlene M. Goepel

Aug 11, 2023

 

Arlene M. Goepel, 94, of Britt passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Westview Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Britt Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Steve Couch officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.

To view her service please click the following link:  https://youtu.be/75EUgymBZmE

Visitation will be from...

Roger L. Muth

Roger L. Muth

Aug 9, 2023

 

Roger L. Muth, 87, of Garner, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at  his home.

According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Open House will be held at the Britt Fire Hall Community Room from 2 to 4 pm, Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Roger Lyle Muth, the son of Melvin and Berniece (Beery) Muth,...

Keith R. Christians

Keith R. Christians

Jul 12, 2023

Keith R. Christians, 79, of Garner passed away peacefully at his home on  Wednesday, July 12, 2023. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, July 17, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 810 State St in Garner with Rev. Scott Kozisek officiating. Burial will be at Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2023,...

Mildred I. Howlett

Mildred I. Howlett

Jun 14, 2023

Mildred I. Howlett, 97, of Britt, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at First Lutheran Church in Britt with Rev. Anna Wolf officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.

To view her funeral service please click the following link:...

Linda L. Dice

Linda L. Dice

Jun 3, 2023

Linda L. Dice, 71, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 3, 2023, at her home in Klemme.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner with Rev. David Skilling officiating.  To view her service please click the following link:  https://vimeo.com/event/3479642

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

Wilbur C. Pihl

Wilbur C. Pihl

Jun 1, 2023

Wilbur C. Pihl, 82, of Woden, passed away on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10 to 11 am, Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Woden followed by a graveside service at Bingham Township Cemetery officiated by Pastor John Heille. The family invites everyone to...

Maxine Upmeyer

Maxine Upmeyer

May 16, 2023

 Maxine I. Upmeyer, 100, of Garner, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm, Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner with Rev. Brian Lund officiating. Burial will be at Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Harold J. Blumer

Harold J. Blumer

May 16, 2023

Harold J. Blumer, 88, of Garner, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, May 20th at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Rev. Kristin Peters officiating. Burial will be at Concord Township Cemetery with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will...

Mark Boehnke

Mark Boehnke

May 2, 2023

Mark A. Boehnke, 78, of Garner, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church east of Garner with Rev. Mark Lund officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

To view his service on our YouTube channel...

Diane Schmidt

Diane Schmidt

Apr 21, 2023

 Diane Lynn Schmidt, 65, of Garner, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 21, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 29, 2023, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Rev. Fr. Ben Valentine officiating. Burial will be at Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 28th at St. Boniface...

Earl L. Beshey

Earl L. Beshey

Apr 19, 2023

Earl L. Beshey, 69, of Britt, left this world on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, to join his parents and older brothers in eternal peace.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 27th at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Rev. Kristin Peters officiating. Burial will be at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held...

Duane F. Logemann

Duane F. Logemann

Apr 14, 2023

Duane F. Logemann, 85, of Woden, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Titonka Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Britt Zion Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Chris Burrell officiating. Burial will be at Grant Township Cemetery near Woden.



Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m.,...

Margaret A. Trca

Margaret A. Trca

Apr 8, 2023

Margaret A. Trca, 89, of Garner passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Concord Care Center in Garner.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Rev. Fr. Andrew Marr officiating.  Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7...

Glenda "Jane" Beier

Glenda "Jane" Beier

Apr 2, 2023

Glenda "Jane" Beier, 74, of Paulden, AZ, formerly of Klemme, Iowa passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 2, 2023.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Bible Baptist Church 3490 Hwy 89 Chino Valley, Arizona.

Glenda Jane was born November 22, 1948, to Roy and Lillian Charbonneaux in Britt, Iowa. She...

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