Obituaries

On June 18th, 2025 Michael Nathan “Hud” Hudson motorcycle enthusiast, loving husband, father, brother, and awesome papa took his final ride. "Hud" passed away doing what he loved.
Celebration of Life services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center Street West in Britt.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at...

Victoria “Tori” Hiscocks, 65, of Britt, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at Kanawha Community Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center Street West in Britt. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Victoria “Tori” Ann Hiscocks,...

Shirley Hasty, 75, of Kanawha, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at Hancock County Health System in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Faith Bible Church, 404 4thStreet Southwest in Britt with Pastor Todd Holman officiating. Burial will take place at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM...

Claire P. Cape, 64, of Belmond, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond.
Per Claire's wishes, no services will be held. Burial will take place at a later date in Valhalla Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri....

Thomas James Merriam (1952-2025), a proud Iowan with a passion for football, farming, and fast cars, passed away surrounded by loved ones. Whether racing down a dirt track or helping a neighbor harvest, Tom lived with grit, heart, and a grin that made everyone feel like a friend.
Thomas James Merriam, 72, of Britt, Iowa, entered the gates of our heavenly...

David C. Townsend, 73, of Clarion passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
David Clifton Townsend II was born in Tampa, Florida. His early years were spent living in the Naples, Florida area and helping his dad with his commercial fishing business. It was there...

Lester Hackbarth, 80, of Belmond, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond, with Pastor Nancy Hofmeister officiating. Burial will take place in Graceland Cemetery in Rowan.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Cindy McCarl, 66, of Clarion passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond.
Respecting Cindy’s wishes there will be no services held. The family kindly asks that in lieu of flowers or memorials, donations be made directly to your favorite charity in her honor.
Cindy Sue McCarl, the daughter of Mitchell H. and Karen (Guthrie) McCarl, was...

Rose (Hiemstra) Meinders, 93, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion. Burial will take place at Norway Township Cemetery. Click the following link to watch the funeral live stream. https://meet.goto.com/359406045
Visitation will...

Lyle Zeigler, 92, of Kanawha, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at the Kanawha Community Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Kanawha United Methodist Church, 402 North Main Street in Kanawha. Burial will be in the Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha. Click the following link to watch the funeral live stream. ...