OBITUARIES

Phyllis Armstrong, 85, of Greenfield

Phyllis Armstrong, 85, of Greenfield

Oct 5, 2023

Funeral Services: Will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Greenfield with burial in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter, Iowa, at 2:00 p.m.  A luncheon will be held at the church immediately following the services.  Pastor Melinda Stonebraker will officiate the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is...

Mary Purdy, 94, of Orient

Mary Purdy, 94, of Orient

Oct 3, 2023

Funeral Services:  Will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield with burial following in the Orient Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Orient following the burial.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left...

Connie Burnett, 65, of Redfield (formerly of Fontanelle)

Connie Burnett, 65, of Redfield (formerly of Fontanelle)

Sep 29, 2023

Connie Burnett, 65, of Redfield (formerly of Fontanelle) passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Celebration of Life Services:  Will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle with burial following in the Fontanelle Cemetery.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in...

Bonnie Jacobsen, 74, of Greenfield

Bonnie Jacobsen, 74, of Greenfield

Sep 22, 2023

Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenfield United Methodist Church.  A luncheon will immediately follow the service.  Pastor Melinda Stonebraker will officiate the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

 

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Daryl Rechtenbach, 85, of Bridgewater

Daryl Rechtenbach, 85, of Bridgewater

Sep 18, 2023

Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle (formerly Fontanelle United Methodist Church) with burial in the Fontanelle Cemetery.  Full military graveside rites will be conducted by the Williamson American Legion Post No. 719 and V.F.W. Post No. 1797 in Creston.  Pastor Melinda Stonebraker will officiate...

Troy Boos, 54, of Massena

Troy Boos, 54, of Massena

Sep 5, 2023

Funeral Services:  Will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Massena with burial in the Massena Center Cemetery, Massena, Iowa.  A potluck at the park in Massena will be held following services at the cemetery.  Mr. Sean South will officiate the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Massena is in charge...

Kenneth Glade, 67, of Greenfield

Kenneth Glade, 67, of Greenfield

Sep 4, 2023

Kenneth Don Glade was born in Creston, Iowa, the son of Virgil L. and Evelyn (Vanatta) Glade on May 7, 1956.  He passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Greenfield, Iowa, at the age of 67.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Roger Glade.

He is survived...

Larry Calkins, 87, of Greenfield

Larry Calkins, 87, of Greenfield

Sep 2, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial: Will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Greenfield with burial following in the Greenfield Cemetery.  Full military graveside rites will be conducted by the Greenfield American Legion Head-Endres Post No. 265 and V.F.W. Post No. 5357.  A luncheon will be held at the church following...

Jim Lisk, 92, of Greenfield

Jim Lisk, 92, of Greenfield

Aug 28, 2023

Funeral Services:  Will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Greenfield United Methodist Church with burial in the Greenfield Cemetery with full military graveside rites conducted by the Greenfield American Legion Head-Endres Post No. 265 and V.F.W. Post No. 5357.  A luncheon will immediately follow the graveside services at the church. Pastor Melinda Stonebraker will...

Douglas Gaer, 76, formerly of Cumberland

Douglas Gaer, 76, formerly of Cumberland

Aug 23, 2023

Doug was a humble, gracious man. One cold November day last fall he disappeared into his office and composed the following obituary. He didn’t know he would be stricken with stage 4 cancer just 6 short months later. These are Doug’s own words.

“This is my obituary, written in November, 2022. Unusual, yes, but factual, except for the exit date...

Joann Sickels, 94, of Osceola

Joann Sickels, 94, of Osceola

Aug 21, 2023

JoAnn Sickels was born August 30, 1928, in Greenfield, Iowa, the daughter of Cecil A. and Bernice E. (Reed) Hamilton.  She passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 21, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Ia. at the age of 94.

JoAnn was raised in Filer, Idaho where she attended grade school. She graduated from Greenfield High School...

Charles Anstey, 94, of Massena

Charles Anstey, 94, of Massena

Aug 21, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial: Will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Timothy Catholic Church, (Reno) rural Cumberland.  Burial will be in the St. Timothy Catholic Cemetery with full Military Graveside Rites By Anita American Legion Post No. 210.  A luncheon will be at the church hall following the burial.  The Lamb Funeral Home...

Beth Christensen, 94, of Bridgewater

Beth Christensen, 94, of Bridgewater

Aug 21, 2023

Funeral and Eastern Star Services:  Will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bridgewater United Methodist with burial following in the Witt Cemetery.   A luncheon will be held at the church following the burial.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left to the family...

Fran Shindelar, 81, of Greenfield

Fran Shindelar, 81, of Greenfield

Aug 9, 2023

Celebration of Life Services:  Will be held at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.  Father Phillip Bempong will officiate the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

Family Visitation:  The family will greet friends on...

Nancy Arterburn, 81, of Fontanelle

Nancy Arterburn, 81, of Fontanelle

Aug 4, 2023

Celebration of Life Services:  Will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenfield with burial in the Fontanelle Cemetery.  Pastor Keith Schweitzer will officiate the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

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Ardith Benton, 85, of Greenfield

Ardith Benton, 85, of Greenfield

Aug 1, 2023

Graveside Services:  Will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. at the Greenfield Cemetery.  Pastor Melinda Stonebraker will officiate the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

Family Visitation:  The family will greet friends on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at...

Christopher Hayes

Christopher Hayes

Jul 21, 2023

Services:  Per his wishes, no services will be held. A memorial gathering will be announced at a later date.

Chris (Christopher) Scott Hayes was born on January 17, 1972, to James Hayes Jr. and Sharon Hayes [nee King] in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was the first and oldest grandchild for both sides. He later moved from St. Joseph to Lake...

Helen Herr, 94, of Fontanelle

Helen Herr, 94, of Fontanelle

Jul 12, 2023

Funeral Services:  Will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle, Iowa, with burial in the Fontanelle Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the church following the burial.  Pastor Steven Broers will officiate the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences...

Wendell Sheriff, 88, of Greenfield

Wendell Sheriff, 88, of Greenfield

Jul 11, 2023

Open Visitation:  Will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

Family Visitation:  The family will greet friends on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the...

Frances Gross, 91, of Fontanelle

Frances Gross, 91, of Fontanelle

Jul 5, 2023

Celebration of Life Services:  Will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle, Iowa, with burial in the Fontanelle Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the church following the burial.  Pastor Steven Broers will officiate the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements. ...