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Obituaries

Taryn “Tia” Hollatz

Taryn “Tia” Hollatz, age 67, of Garwin, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of her own home on the morning of May 9, 2025. Per Tia’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to her family for ...

Charles Thompson

Charles Thompson, age 83, of Gladbrook, passed away peacefully late Saturday, May 10th at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Charles was born on July 20, 1941, in Marshalltown to Charles and Winifred (Wickersham) Thompson. He graduated from State Center High School in 1959. Charles ...

Kenneth Schrader

Kenneth Dale Schrader, 96, of Black Hawk County, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, surrounded by family. Born on August 23, 1928, Kenneth grew up near the same patch of Iowa soil where he would spend nearly a quarter century planting, building and loving. A lifelong carpenter ...

Jean Sievers

Jean Sievers, age 79, of Grimes, IA died Wednesday morning, April 30, 2025, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA. Graveside services were held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Maple Hill Cemetery in Gladbrook with Pastor John Granchie presiding. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has ...

Leroy Hayes

Leroy Raymond Hayes passed away peacefully in his home on March 19, 2025, at the age of 95 after living a long-fulfilled life. He was born on June 19, 1929, in Webster City, Iowa, to Blanche (Nelson) Hayes and Warren Hayes who instilled in him the values of hard work and integrity that would ...

Scott Schellhorn

Scott Allen Schellhorn, of Tripoli, IA, died at the age of 50 in his home on March 12, 2025. A Celebration of Scott's Life will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, at the American Legion Hall in Sumner. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made ...

Darlene Hatcher

Darlene D. Hatcher, 81, of Gladbrook, IA, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, IA. Visitation was held Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook. Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March ...

Allen Eggers

Allen Eggers, 91, a lifelong resident of Gladbrook, IA passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March ...

Larry Rhinesmith

Larry Rhinesmith, 89, of Gladbrook, IA passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital in Waterloo, IA. No public services are planned, per Larry’s request. Anderson Funeral Homes of Gladbrook has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be ...

William Raney Frei

William (Bill) Raney Frei was born on July 8th, 1932 to Dick and Hazel Frei in Reinbeck, Iowa. HIs upbringing was filled with the joys of small-town life and the adventures of growing up on a farm. He learned from his parents the importance of kindness towards others, dealing with folks in an ...