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Lynn Burgmaier, 74, of Greenfield

Lynn Burgmaier, 74, of Greenfield

Nov 15, 2023

Celebration of Life Services:  Will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenfield, Iowa.  A luncheon will be held at the Bridgewater Activity Center immediately following the service. Private family burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery at a later time. Pastor Dr. Keith Schweitzer will officiate the service. ...

Bob Holste, 79, of Massena

Bob Holste, 79, of Massena

Nov 14, 2023

Per Bob’s wishes no services will be held.

Robert William Holste was born on February 7, 1944, the son of Wallace and Bethel (Johnston) Holste in Creston, Iowa.  He passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at his home in Massena, Iowa, at the age of 79. 

Bob grew up on a farm south of Massena and attended country school...

Phyllis Hoy, 84, of Urbandale

Phyllis Hoy, 84, of Urbandale

Nov 1, 2023

Funeral Services: Will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Linden United Methodist Church in Linden, Iowa with burial in the West Linn Cemetery, rural Linden.  A luncheon will follow the burial at the church. Pastor Dale Schoening will officiate the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. ...

Dean "Motie" Murray, 69, of Orient

Dean "Motie" Murray, 69, of Orient

Oct 28, 2023

Family Visitation:  The family will greet friends on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. 

Celebration of Life:  Will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Orient Bar...

Marvin Metzger, 87, of Bridgewater

Marvin Metzger, 87, of Bridgewater

Oct 24, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial: Will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Massena with burial in the Massena Center Cemetery.  A Luncheon will be at the church following the burial.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Massena is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left to the...

Katherine (Kay) Dougherty, 57, of Massena

Katherine (Kay) Dougherty, 57, of Massena

Oct 18, 2023

Katherine Barry Dougherty of Massena, Iowa and formerly of Brooklyn, New York passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023. She was the youngest daughter of Donald and Margaret Dougherty. Donald and Margaret met in Germany while they were on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. Donald was born and raised in Massena.

Katherine grew up in Northern California where...

Earlene Krauth, 83, of Massena

Earlene Krauth, 83, of Massena

Oct 14, 2023

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service:  Will be held in Massena on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. Fellowship and refreshments will immediately follow the service in the basement.  Private family burial will be in the Victoria Township Cemetery south of Massena.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Massena is in charge of the professional...

Dorothy Kopaska, 91, of Dexter

Dorothy Kopaska, 91, of Dexter

Oct 13, 2023

Funeral Services: Will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Dexter with burial in the Dexter Cemetery.  A luncheon will follow the burial at the church. Pastor Robert Waldron will officiate the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left...

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...

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