Obituaries

Patricia K. Chisholm

Patricia K. Chisholm

Jan 15, 2022

Our earthly angel, Patricia “Pat” Kay Chisholm, 73, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her home in Minneapolis, MN surrounded by her loving family and under the loving care of Hospice. A memorial visitation will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with a service to follow, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt. Inurnment will...

Philip C. Boehnke

Philip C. Boehnke

Jan 14, 2022

Philip C. Boehnke, 83, of Garner passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 14, 2022 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Funeral services are tentatively planned for 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at St. John’s Lutheran Church near Garner with Rev. Scott Kozisek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 31, 2022...

Shirley A. Smidt

Shirley A. Smidt

Jan 8, 2022

Shirley A. Smidt, 87, of Britt passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in Britt with Rev. Robert Dodge officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the Cataldo Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery....

Sherrol A. Gatchell

Sherrol A. Gatchell

Jan 1, 2022

Sherrol A. Gatchell, 57, of Garner passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Unity Point - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.There will be no visitation.  Sherrol Anne Gatchell, the daughter of Joseph and Felicia (Wright) Gribbon was born June 8, 1964 in Cape Town, South Africa. ...

James "Jim" C. Johnson

James "Jim" C. Johnson

Dec 27, 2021

James “Jim” C. Johnson, 91, of Britt passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth, Minnesota.  A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022 at Britt Zion Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Chris Burrell officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Britt Veterans Ceremonial Unit. Inurnment will be at...

Julie A. Haugen

Julie A. Haugen

Dec 27, 2021

Julie A. Haugen, 59, of Garner passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.  A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with Rev. Scott Kozisek officiating.  Inurnment will be at Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme.  Visitation will be held from 5 to...

Marge M. Schleusner

Marge M. Schleusner

Dec 21, 2021

Marge M. Schleusner, 92, of Garner died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.  A funeral mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 24, 2021 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Rev. Fr. Andrew Marr officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the Cataldo Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial will be at St. Boniface...

Merrill J. Peters

Merrill J. Peters

Dec 18, 2021

Merrill J. Peters, 81, of Garner died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home.  A memorial mass will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Rev. Fr. Andrew Marr officiating.  The service will be livestreamed on the Cataldo Funeral Home Facebook page.  Military rites will be conducted by the Garner Veterans...

Elizabeth "Bettie" L. Johnson

Elizabeth "Bettie" L. Johnson

Dec 8, 2021

At the loving age of 94 years young, Elizabeth “Bettie” Johnson passed away December 8th, 2021 at the Westview Care Center in Britt.  A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Britt with Rev. Robert Dodge officiating.  Everybody has a Bettie story, and we would love to hear them all....

Helen A. Rasmus

Helen A. Rasmus

Dec 5, 2021

Helen A. Rasmus, 93, of Garner died Sunday, December 5, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.  A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, December 10, 2021 at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner.  Graveside services will be held in the spring of 2022 at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner....

Edward R. Kotz, Sr.

Edward R. Kotz, Sr.

Nov 28, 2021

Edward R. Kotz, Sr., 98, of Clear Lake died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 2, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church east of Garner with Rev. Scott Kozisek officiating. Burial will be at Clear Lake Cemetery with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit. ...

James "Jim" Arnold

James "Jim" Arnold

Nov 28, 2021

James “Jim” Arnold, 81, of Garner died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Clarion Wellness and Rehab.  A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, December 3, 2021 at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., in Garner. A flag presentation ceremony will be conducted by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit at 6 p.m.  Memorials may be...

Henry Gremmer

Henry Gremmer

Nov 26, 2021

Henry Gremmer, 102, of Britt died peacefully Friday, November 26, 2021 at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.  Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at First Lutheran Church in Britt with Pastor Anna Wolf officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt with military rites by the Britt Veterans Ceremonial Unit.  Visitation will be...

Elaine R. Pistek

Elaine R. Pistek

Nov 22, 2021

Elaine R. Pistek, 65, of Garner died Monday, November 22, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.  A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 29, 2021 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Rev. Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating.  Burial will be at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.  Visitation will be held from...

Ellsworth J. Hanson

Ellsworth J. Hanson

Nov 21, 2021

Ellsworth J. Hanson, 81, died Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his home in Garner. There will be no services.

Sheri Van Oort

Sheri Van Oort

Nov 20, 2021

Sheri B. Van Oort, 58, of Garner died Saturday, November 20, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, November 27, 2021 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Rev. Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Inurnment will be at Concord Cemetery in Garner. Visitation will be held one hour...

Peggy A. Linahon

Peggy A. Linahon

Nov 16, 2021

Peggy A. Linahon, 63, formerly of Clear Lake died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.  A private graveside service will be held at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner at a later date. There will be no visitation.  Peggy Ann Linahon, the daughter of Calvin and Gail (Schaefer) Baumgartner, was born December 29, 1957 in  Britt.  She...

Charles "Chuck" A. Conaway

Charles "Chuck" A. Conaway

Nov 15, 2021

Charles “Chuck” A. Conaway, 82, of Britt died Monday, November 15, 2021 in Highland, Illinois. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021 at First Lutheran Church in Britt with Pastor Anna Wolf officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery with military rites by the Britt Veterans Ceremonial Unit. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m.,...

Arthur L. Zurn

Arthur L. Zurn

Nov 14, 2021

Arthur L. Zurn, 94, of Mason City, formerly of Garner, died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with Rev. Scott Kozisek officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.  Visitation will...

Margaret "Marge" Oborny

Margaret "Marge" Oborny

Nov 13, 2021

Margaret “Marge” A. Oborny, 78, died Saturday, November 13, 2021 at her home in Garner.  A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 22, 2021 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Rev. Fr. Andrew Marr officiating.  The service will be livestreamed on the Cataldo Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial will be at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery...

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