Obituaries

Agnes "Aggie" G. Voss

Agnes "Aggie" G. Voss

Jan 16, 2025

 Agnes “Aggie” Voss, 90, of Garner, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.

 A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Private graveside services will be held at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with Rev. Scott Kozisek officiating.

 Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

 Agnes Grace Voss, the daughter of Herman...

Fred N. Clark

Fred N. Clark

Jan 10, 2025

 Fred N. Clark, 79, of Kanawha, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

 A memorial visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner. Inurnment will be at a later date at  Harlington Cemetery in Waverly. 

 Fred Nolan Clark, the son...

Gary L. Zeitler

Gary L. Zeitler

Jan 2, 2025

Gary L. Zeitler, 63, of Britt, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital after battling lung and bone cancer.

 A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Military rites will be conducted by the Britt...

Mildred Konicek

Mildred Konicek

Dec 30, 2024

Mildred Konicek, 100, of Garner, formerly of Belle Plaine, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St. in Garner. Burial will be in Belle Plaine.

To view the live stream of her service please click the following...

Bradley E. Church

Bradley E. Church

Dec 28, 2024

Bradley E. Church, age 59, of Joice, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 28, 2024, in Clear Lake.

A Celebration of Life will be held on  Sunday, January 5, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, located at 160 E. 4th St., Garner. Burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions...

Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson

Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson

Dec 26, 2024

Reverend Dr. Sherman Glenn Wilson Jr., affectionately known as Pastor Glenn, age 72, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26th, 2024. A loving husband, father, pastor, counselor, and dedicated servant of God, Pastor Glenn’s life was a testament to his faith, compassion, and commitment to service.

 A celebration of Pastor Glenn’s life will be held at First Presbyterian...

Todd W. Grove

Todd W. Grove

Dec 24, 2024

Todd W. Grove, 62, of Garner, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his home.

A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Sacred Heart Church in West Des Moines.Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.

 Todd William Grove, the son of Ron and Dorie (Smith) Grove, was born on...

Jeffrey J. Howie

Jeffrey J. Howie

Dec 21, 2024

Jeffrey J. Howie, 68, of Garner, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Concord Care Center in Garner.

 A memorial visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner. A private family burial will be held in Concord Township Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North...

Leesanne S. Thomas

Leesanne S. Thomas

Dec 19, 2024

Leesanne S. Thomas, 86, of Garner, passed away on December 19, 2024 in Garner.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, Garner, with Rev. Brian Lund officiating. Burial will take place at West Lawn Cemetery in Lehigh, Iowa. 

To view the livestream of her service please click the following link:  Leesanne Thomas...

Lois A. Eenhuis

Lois A. Eenhuis

Dec 16, 2024

Lois A. Eenhuis, 79, of Garner passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

 A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025,  from 1 to 4 p.m. at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner. Inurnment will be held at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

 Memorials may be directed to...

Arlene D. Vanden Hoek

Arlene D. Vanden Hoek

Dec 5, 2024

Arlene D. Vanden Hoek, 92, of Britt, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

 Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Britt Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Kevin Boss officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. 

To view the live stream of her service on Saturday please...

Dennis G. Nannenga

Dennis G. Nannenga

Nov 25, 2024

Dennis G. Nannenga, 74, of Garner, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City.

 Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 2, 2024, at Garner Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Clevey Ragsdale officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, December...

Mark T. Gilbert

Mark T. Gilbert

Nov 16, 2024

Mark T. Gilbert, 77, of Garner passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

 A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Garner VFW, 315 Center Ave. in Garner. There will be a graveside service at 2:30 p.m., on Saturday at Concord Township Cemetery with military...

Marvin E. Alphs

Marvin E. Alphs

Nov 15, 2024

Marvin E. Alphs, 74, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024, surrounded by family. 

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church, 341 19th St SW., Mason City. Interment will be held in the Woden Christian Reformed Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8...

Verne J. Hejlik

Verne J. Hejlik

Nov 7, 2024

 Verne J. Hejlik, 89, of Garner, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia while in Arizona and his wish to be home was fulfilled by riding home on a medical jet flight.

 A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 16, 2024, at St. Boniface...

Bessie G. Schisel

Bessie G. Schisel

Nov 2, 2024

Bessie Schisel (nee, Hasapopoulos), 96, of Garner died on November 2, 2024 at the Concord Care Center in Garner surrounded by prayer and family. 

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 2nd St SW. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Funeral Home...

Joyce Kasper

Joyce Kasper

Oct 29, 2024

Joyce Arline Kasper, 84, of Clear Lake, formerly of Forest City and Thornton, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Apple Valley Assisted Living in Clear Lake.

 A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 18, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Rev. Rod Hopp officiating.  Visitation...

Millie J. Ricke

Millie J. Ricke

Oct 24, 2024

Millie J. Ricke, 85, of Garner, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Country Meadow Place in Mason City.

 A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Fr. Andrew Marr officiating. Inurnment will be at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.

To view the livestream of her service please click the...

Greg Gerdes

Greg Gerdes

Oct 19, 2024

Gregory A. Gerdes, 63, of Pella, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

Services were held 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 28, 2024, at Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Pella. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Bingham Township Cemetery in Woden with Rev. John Heille officiating.

Cataldo Funeral Home of Woden is in charge of local...

Frank G. Arnold

Frank G. Arnold

Oct 18, 2024

Frank G. Arnold, 72, of Garner, died Friday, October 18, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

 A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner. A private family inurnment will be held at Madison Township Cemetery south of Forest City at a...

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