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Andy Birkland

Andy Birkland passed away on June 23, 2026, in Austin, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Myra Birkland, and beloved wife, Janice. He is survived by his daughters, Dianna of Spring, Texas, and Andrea of Austin, Texas. He will be remembered with love by his family and all who knew him. His love of the land began with farming and continued throughout his life, including his annual garden. He retired from Farmer’s Co-op after more than 35 years of dedicated service. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, October 13, at New Covenant Christian Church in ...

Gregg Norine

Gowrie — Gregg R. Norine, 75, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 (Please note the date) at Zion Lutheran Church in Gowrie with Lay Pastor Beth Carlon officiating. Burial will follow at Gowrie Township Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, October 16, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Gowrie. Laufersweiler Palmer & Sons of Gowrie is serving the family.

Tony Heuton

Memorial 11:00 a.m. Sat., St. John Lutheran, Carroll, Visitation 5:00-7:00 p.m. Fri., Lampe and Powers Funeral Home, Lake City. Burial in Lanesboro Cemetery. PowersFH.net

Lynette Dalton

Lynette Dalton, 72, of Fort Dodge, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, at her home. Funeral services are pending with Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Stacy Freeman

Memorial Service 4:30 PM Saturday, October 10, at Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Deanne Husske

Deanne Husske, 76, died October 5, 2026, at the Grandview Care Center, Dayton, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00–7:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2026, at Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Gunderson Funeral Home Chapel.