Ruth Ann Marrs, age 87, of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away on April 21, 2025, at Lake Regional Health System. She was born on January 28, 1938, in Aplington, Iowa, a daughter of Roger and Gladys (Hall) Arends. She was united in marriage to John on September 8, 1957, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She ...

Brian D. Strand, 65, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Monday, May 5, 2025, at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. www.brucesfuneralhome.com

GOWRIE — Philip G. Ecklund, 82, of Simi Valley, CA, and formerly of Gowrie, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at his home in California. Monday, May 26, 2025, (PLEASE NOTE THE DATE) visitation and lunch will be held from 12:00 to 1:30 PM at First Covenant Church. Funeral service will be ...

Funeral Fri., May 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona. Visitation will be held on Friday from 9:30 AM until the time of the service. www.lentzfuneralhome.com

Connie (Sheker) Heiden, 79, of Fort Dodge, passed away at Trinity Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The family will host a private memorial service at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted with Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Lance Messerly, 56, died suddenly on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. A Celebration of Life was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center.