Obituaries

Pamela Christensen, 67, of Eagle Grove, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, after her second battle with cancer.
A memorial gathering of Pam’s family and friends will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East, in Clarion.
Pamela Sue Cannon was born January 19, 1958, to John and Jacqueline (Kessinger)...

Edna Mae Willey, 98 yrs., died January 22, 2025 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond in the comfort of loved ones.
Visitation for Edna Mae Willey, will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Belmond United Methodist Church, 1031 1st Street Southeast in Belmond, with a funeral service following with Pastor Leila Blackburn officiating. Click...

Shirley Ann Peck, age 70, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Humboldt, Kansas.
Memorial services for Shirley Peck will be Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10:30 A.M. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West in Britt. Click here to watch the memorial service live stream. https://meet.goto.com/855254637
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service...

Gretchen Ann Peck, age 93, of Crystal Lake, Iowa, passed away January 1, 2025, peacefully at home. Gretchen was born on September 7, 1931, in Forest City, Iowa to Lawrence “Ole” Siekmeier and Gladys (Cottington) Siekmeier.
Gretchen and Willard J. Peck were married January 28, 1948. To this union were born six children: Greg, Michael, Mitchell, Linda, Kathy and Jeff.
Gretchen’s first...

Roland Kinseth, 91, of Belmond, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond, with Pastor Katie Pals officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services...

Todd Hilpipre, 57, of Clarion, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home in Clarion.
Memorial services for Todd Hilpipre will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East, in Clarion. Burial will take place at a later date.
Visitation for Todd will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM...

Marion L. (Meints) Carpenter, 91, of Belmond, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.
Memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond.
Marion Lois, daughter of William and Tillie (Henn) Meints, was born on February 21, 1933 in Belmond....

Randall J. Banning, 68, of Belmond, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00-11:30 AM on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Leinbach Community Center, 116 Luick’s Lane North in Belmond. Military honors will be conducted at 11:30 AM at the Leinbach Center by the...

Louis F. Nichols, 56, of Goldfield, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center in Iowa City.
No services will be held....

Pauline M. Turner, 74, of Clarion, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at her home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at St. John’s Catholic Church, 608 2nd Avenue North East in Clarion, with Father Jerry Blake officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Monday, June 23,...