Obituaries

Wayne L. Abbas, 72, of Kanawha, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at his home.
Memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second Street in Kanawha.
Wayne LeRoy Abbas, the only son of Leo and Faye (Corlew) Abbas, was born on March 7, 1953 in Belmond, Iowa. He...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Allyson (Yarger) Eliason, 73, of Kanawha, who left us on April 3, 2025, at her home. Ally was a vibrant spirit whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.
Memorial visitation for Ally Eliason will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ewing...

Barbara A. (Finn) Riedel, 73, of Belmond and formerly of Rowan, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.
Funeral services for Barb Riedel will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Highway 69 South, west of Rowan, with Pastor Mark Eichler officiating.
Visitation will be held from...

Tommy J. Hill, 83, of Belmond, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at his home in Belmond.
Funeral services for Tommy Hill will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Belmond United Methodist Church, 1031 1st Street South East in Belmond, with Pastor Leila Blackburn and Pastor Jim Gochenouer officiating. Click the following link to...

John H. Meyers, 87, of Dows, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at his home in Dows.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.
John Henry, son of Raymond and Edna...

Sutton B. Kroeze, 7 months old, of Kanawha, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center in Iowa City.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond.
Sutton Brooks was born on August 14, 2024, in Des...

Joseph "Joe" R. Keiderling, 65, of Britt, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at MercyOne in Des Moines.
A Celebration of Joe's Life will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt, with a Rosary beginning at 5:00 PM and a Scriptural Wake Service beginning at...

Eldoris A. (Kintzi) Bunnell, 97, of Washington, Iowa formerly of Belmond, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Halcyon House in Washington, Iowa.
Funeral services for Eldoris Bunnell will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 304 3rd Avenue Northeast in Belmond, with Pastor Katie Pals officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.Friends...

Larry D. Hansen, 85, of Dows, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at United Church of Rowan, 811 Pesch Street in Rowan, with Pastor Nancy Hofmeister officiating. Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery in Rowan.
Visitation will be held on...

Kent “Pork” Brooks, 75, of Clarion, passed away at his home in Clarion on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
According to his wishes, no services will be held.
Kent was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Jack and Gladys Brooks. He was raised and attended school in Clarion and graduated with the Class of 1967.
Kent loved...