Obituaries

Barbara J. (Elliott) Hennigar, 87, of Clarion, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. Private graveside services will be held. A Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the enclosed shelter house at Lake Cornelia. Barbara Jean, daughter of Tony and...

Raynard H. Southard, 99, of Clarion, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Private services will be held. Raynard Harrison, son of Dorsey and Gladys (Mechem) Southard, was born on January 19, 1925 in rural Wright County Iowa. Raynard graduated from Clarion High School in 1943. On December 30, 1951, Raynard was united in marriage to Lois L. Keeling at the Church of...

Leanne (Marlow) Castillo, 91, of Britt, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Hancock County Health System in Britt. A Mass of Christian Burial for Leanne Castillo will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 139 3rd Street South East, in Britt, with Father Andrew Marr officiating. Burial will follow at St....

Dennis R. Boelman, 79, of Belmond passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Ewing...

Rosetta Marie "Rosie" (Kaffar) Pals passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024, at her home in Safety Harbor, Florida at the age of 100. Born on December 17, 1923, in Worthing, South Dakota, Rosie's century of life was marked by dedication, service, faith and the joy of family. A Mass of Christian Burial for Rosie Pals will be held at 2:00...

Marjorie M. (Paca) Hansen, 84, of Britt, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Hancock County Health System in Britt. A Mass of Christian Burial for Marj Hansen will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, September 16, 2024, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 139 3rd Street South East, in Britt, with Father Andrew Marr officiating. Burial will follow...

Stanley J. Parks, 78, of Clarion, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at his home. Celebration of Life will be held at Stan’s Shed, 713 2nd Avenue Southwest in Clarion, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Stanley James, son of James Wiley and Pearl (Wink) Parks, was born on February 20, 1946 in Anamosa. He grew...

Mervin K. Levorson, 83, of Clarion, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024 with his wife, Nancy, by his side at Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 - 5:00 PM on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion. Mervin Keith, son of John and Elma (Hagen) Levorson,...

Daniel J. Christians,62, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital. Funeral services for Daniel J. Christians well be held on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center Street in Britt with Pastor Jason Semans officiating. Burial will be at Wright Christian Reformed Church Cemetery in Rural Kanawha. Visitation...

Ronald D. Nielsen, 89, of Crystal Lake, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at Westview Care Center in Britt. Visitation will be held from 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center Street West in Britt. Ronald Dean Nielsen, the son of Laurence and Elsie (Jensen) Nielsen, was born on April 15, 1935 in Scranton, Iowa....