OBITUARIES

Ramona Newbury, 81, of Greenfield

Ramona Newbury, 81, of Greenfield

Aug 6, 2024

Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Greenfield United Methodist Church with burial following in the Greenfield Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the burial at the church. Pastor Melinda Stonebraker will officiate the service. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences may...

Phyllis Hanke, 87, of Greenfield

Phyllis Hanke, 87, of Greenfield

Aug 3, 2024

Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle, Iowa, with a luncheon immediately following the service. Private family burial will be in the Prussia Township Cemetery north of Greenfield. Pastor Steven Broers will officiate the service. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of...

Ruth Easter, 68, of Redfield

Ruth Easter, 68, of Redfield

Aug 1, 2024

Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Redfield with burial in the Dexter Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the burial at the Redfield Legion Hall. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family...

Ruby Dibel, 89, of Greenfield

Ruby Dibel, 89, of Greenfield

Jul 17, 2024

A Celebration of Life will be held September 14, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Macksburg, Iowa, with burial following in the Moon Cemetery. Memorials are to go to Living in the Right Lane, the foundation established in Ruby’s great grandson, Lane McDaniel’s honor, which assists families of children with disabilities.The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield...

Paul Luckinbill 64, of Menlo

Paul Luckinbill 64, of Menlo

Jul 8, 2024

A Celebration of Life: Will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 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. 

Memorials: May be made to the Paul Luckinbill Memorial Fund to be established...

Janice Osborne, 84, of Greenfield

Janice Osborne, 84, of Greenfield

Jul 8, 2024

Janice Osborne passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at her home. No Services will be held. 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. 

Kenny Cunningham, 34, of Greenfield

Kenny Cunningham, 34, of Greenfield

Jul 7, 2024

Kenny Cunningham passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Guthrie Center, Iowa. 

Celebration of Life Services Will Be Held At A Later Date. 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. 

Memorials: May be made to the Kenny Cunningham Memorial Fund to be established at a later...

Vivian Teas, 88, of Greenfield

Vivian Teas, 88, of Greenfield

Jun 30, 2024

Funeral Services: Will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Des Moines with burial in the Resthaven Cemetery. Pastor Martha Kester will officiate the service. A luncheon will be held at the church following the burial. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences...

Donna Cornelison, 84, of Creston

Donna Cornelison, 84, of Creston

Jun 24, 2024

Per Donna’s wishes no services will be held. 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.

Donna Lee Ray Cornelsion was born February 5, 1940, in Greenfield, Iowa to James Dale & Geraldine (Millhollin) Ray. Her family later moved to Stuart, IA, where she graduated from high...

Ray Rathman, 80, of Greenfield

Ray Rathman, 80, of Greenfield

Jun 24, 2024

Funeral Services: Will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle with a luncheon immediately following the service. Burial will be held at a later date in the Evergreen Cemetery in Anita, Iowa. The Rev. Dr. Keith Schweitzer will officiate the service. The Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge...

Shirley Davis, 52, of Prescott

Shirley Davis, 52, of Prescott

Jun 22, 2024

Services:  The memorial service will be held at a later date as a private celebration of life with her friends and family. Any memorial donations are to be directed to Jerry Davis. The Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

Shirley Davis, age 53, passed away on...

Dorsey Dinkla, 87, of Massena

Dorsey Dinkla, 87, of Massena

Jun 20, 2024

Funeral Services: Will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, south of Wiota with burial following in the Massena Center Cemetery. Pastor Mike Bodkins will officiate the service. The Lamb Funeral Home in Massena is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com. 

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Reggie Sickles, 67, of Greenfield

Reggie Sickles, 67, of Greenfield

Jun 14, 2024

Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle, Iowa, with burial in the Greenfield Cemetery. Full Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Greenfield American Legion Head-Endres Post No. 265 & V.F.W. Post No. 5357. Pastor Steven Broers will officiate the service. The Lamb Funeral...

John Porter, 75, of Greenfield

John Porter, 75, of Greenfield

Jun 13, 2024

Funeral Services: Will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at 16 Oaks in Fontanelle with burial following in the Greenfield Cemetery. Full Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Greenfield American Legion Head-Endres Post No. 265 & V.F.W. Post No. 5357 and the Air Force Military Honors. Pig by Big will serve supper at 16 Oaks...

Iola Lovely, 103, of Greenfield

Iola Lovely, 103, of Greenfield

Jun 12, 2024

Funeral Services: Will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Greenfield United Methodist Church with a luncheon immediately following the service. Burial will follow the luncheon 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...

Pat Bower, 84, of Atlantic (formerly of the Anita & Bridgewater areas)

Pat Bower, 84, of Atlantic (formerly of the Anita & Bridgewater areas)

Jun 9, 2024

Pat Bower passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at his home in Atlantic. 

Funeral Services:  Will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bridgewater Activity Center with burial following in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery north of Bridgewater.  A luncheon will follow the burial at the Bridgewater Activity Center.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Massena...

Betty Chapman, 96, of Massena

Betty Chapman, 96, of Massena

Jun 7, 2024

Funeral Services:  Will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Massena with a luncheon immediately following.  Pastor Melinda Stonebraker will officiate the service.  Private family burial will follow the luncheon in the Massena Center Cemetery.    The Lamb Funeral Home in Massena is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences...

Dr. J.W. Purtzer, 99, of Greenfield

Dr. J.W. Purtzer, 99, of Greenfield

Jun 4, 2024

Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, (his 100th birthday) at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenfield United Methodist Church.  Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery with full military graveside rites by the Greenfield American Legion Head-Endres Post No. 265 & Post No. 5357. A luncheon will follow the burial at the church.   Pastor Melinda...

Richard DeVore, 77, formerly of Massena

Richard DeVore, 77, formerly of Massena

Jun 3, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial: Will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Massena where Richard began his Catholic faith. Burial will be in the Victoria Township Cemetery, south of Massena with full military honors. A luncheon will be at the church following the burial at the church where family and friends...

Jeff "Swampy" Thomsen, 60, of Cumberland

Jeff "Swampy" Thomsen, 60, of Cumberland

Jun 3, 2024

Funeral Service: Will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cumberland Community Building in Cumberland with burial following in the Greenwood Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the Community Building following the burial.  Pastor Casey Pelzer will officiate the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Massena is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online...