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Obituaries

Mildred Wade

Mildred (Millie) Ellen Blake Wade, of Des Moines, passed away on January 13, 2026, at Valley View Village in Des Moines. Mildred's wishes were to have a short committal service which took place at Iles Grandview Park Chapel in Des Moines at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026. She ...

Joan Miller

GRINNELL-Joan Welch Miller, 89, of Grinnell and formerly of Tama, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Windsor Manor in Grinnell under the care of Suncrest Hospice. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, ...

Steven Bennett

TOLEDO-Steven Charles Bennett, 71, of Toledo, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM at First Presbyterian Church in Toledo. Interment will take place in Prairie Center Cemetery in Packwood, Iowa. Visitation ...

Gary Spear

Gary Allan Spear, 84 of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of LeGrand, died peacefully on January 22, 2026 in the company of his three loving children. Gary’s wishes were to be cremated and buried with his loving wife of 60 years, Patricia. His family is being cared for by Mitchell Family ...

Shirley Fisher

TAMA-Shirley Ann Fisher, 89, of Tama, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Shirley was born on April 2, 1936, in Tama, Iowa, the daughter of Wilford and Hessie (Spencer) Abbott. Shirley graduated from Tama ...

Larry Herink

Larry C. Herink, 80, of Lincoln, IA passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his residence. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Salem Church of Lincoln. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Military honors will take place ...

Lyle White

TAMA-Lyle Francis White, 93, of Tama, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Birkwood Village in Toledo with his family at his side under the care of Iowa River Hospice. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Tama with Pastor ...

Jerry Turbett

Jerry R. Turbett, 85, passed away December 24 at Iowa River Hospice, Marshalltown. Jerry was the son of Clyde and Lauretta (Bigelow) Turbett, of LeGrand. Jerry grew up in LeGrand, and enjoyed playing football and basketball for the Warriors during high school. After high school, Jerry ...

Arnold Chantland

Arnold "Arnie" Ole Chantland, 98, passed away on January 8, 2026, at Bethany Life in Story City. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 11:00am at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Ames, Iowa. There will be a one-hour visitation held at the church prior to the ...

Richard Koehler

Richard (Dick) Koehler, 82, of Tama, Iowa, passed away on January 12, 2015. He was born April 10, 1943, in New Hampton, son of Waldon and Arlene (Slack) Koehler. He graduated from Fredericksburg High School and earned a degree in music education from Wartburg College. He taught instrumental ...