Category Archives: Obituaries

Patricia L. Schmidt was born on May 27, 1943, to Dell and Ruth (Hartwig) O'Day in Dunlap, Iowa. She began her education at a country school in Grove Township and later attended Dunlap Public School st...

Mr. Carey Phillip Ballou, age 74, of Exira, IA, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home in Exira. Carey Philip Ballou was born on October 11th, 1951, in Caroll, Iowa, to Francis and Mar...

Joyce Eileen Stroud (Hutchison) lived in Lenox, Iowa. She had previously lived in Aurora, MO for 31 years, but moved closer to family after her husband passed. She was born on May 19, 1941. She passed...

Dennis "Chester" Earl Johnson was born on April 2, 1947, in Exira, Iowa, the son of Earl and Bertha Johnson. He passed away at his farm near Fontanelle, Iowa, on January 29, 2026. Dennis was raised in...

Charles "Gene" Hansen - January 23, 1940 - January 28, 2026 Charles "Gene" Hansen was born on January 23, 1940, in Logan, Iowa, to Charlie and Vivian (Berger) Hansen. He grew up in the area and gradua...

Marilyn Louise Ketcham Newman of Adair died December 16, 2025, at the Exira Care Center and went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ. Marilyn was born August 29, 1938, in Council Bluffs, IA to William...

Lynn Ann Riesenberg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Born on November 5, 1965, to Richard and Sharon Gamage, Lynn was known for her loving and gentle spirit. She was a true beaco...

Shirley Earlene Neal was born on August 6, 1936, the daughter of Earl and Maxine (Craven) Gleason in Guide Rock, Nebraska. She passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home in Orient, Iowa, ...

Patryce Ballew Lester, 71, of Audubon, IA, passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Patty was born on February 4, 1954, to the late Robert (Bob) and Margue...

Geraldine "Jerry" Mary (Hicks) Russmann, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 9, 1936, to Ivan J. and Ruth (Johnson) Hicks. She passed away on January ...