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Richard Olson

Richard “Rich” Olson, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on October 15, 2026. He was born on November 10, 1945, in Fort Dodge. Rich worked for the City of Fort Dodge as the city electrician until 2008 and served in the Iowa Air National Guard. On July 9, 1967, Rich married Judy (Bauer) Olson. Rich is survived by his wife, Judy; his two sons, Travis of Lee’s Summit, and Trent of Cape Canaveral; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elnora (Ihnen) Olson and Arthur; 3 siblings; and one grandson. A memorial service will be held in Lee’s Summit.

Harry Cooke

Celebration of Life Visitation is 4-7 pm Wed, Oct 21, at Martin Mattice Funeral Home in Ruthven. www.martinmatticefuneralhome.com

Sandra Conrad

Sandra L. Conrad, 86, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Marian Home. Graveside services will be held at North Lawn Cemetery at a later date. www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Brock Marshall Sisson

Service is 10:30, Tuesday, October 27th, at United Methodist Church, Eagle Grove. Visitation is 4-7, Monday, October 28th, at Foust Funeral Home. www.foustfh.com

Margaret “Peggy” Ruby

Margaret "Peggy" Ruby, 103, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at Trinity Regional Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Holy Trinity Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating. Burial will follow in Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation ...

Mike Brenden McCann

Passed away on October 9th, 2026 at home surrounded by loved ones. Mike was born on February 16th, 1961. He graduated from Johnson High School in 1979, and he earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from St. Thomas College. Mike worked as an Account Executive Officer at St. Paul ...