Obituaries

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....

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. ...

Cynthia “Cindy” Riley, 71, of Clarion passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Clarion First Methodist Church, 201 3rd Avenue Northeast in Clarion, with Pastor Craig Luttrell officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held from...

Richard Duane Elliott, age 77, of Clarion, Iowa, passed away peacefully after his courageous battle with cancer, at his home on June 6, 2025, surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion.
Richard was born on June 19,...

Charles “Roger” Brooks, 84, of Clarion passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Kanawha Community Home.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Clarion First Methodist Church, 201 3rd Avenue Northeast in Clarion, with Pastor Craig Luttrell officiating. Burial will be in Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake. Click here to...

Louis H. Dallman, 88, of Kanawha, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Kanawha Community Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West in Britt, with Chaplin Jani Dahlin officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service...