Memorial service is at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at White Fox Creek Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness in Clarion, Iowa. www.foustfh.com

Douglas R. Holtorf, 78, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his home. A Celebration of Life is planned for a later date. Laufersweiler's Palmer-Swank Funeral Home is serving the family. Doug is survived by his wife, Donna Holtorf of Lohrville; many nieces, nephews, and ...

Vira Metzger, 96, of Palmer, passed away at the Pocahontas Community Hospital surrounded by family, on December 21, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Palmer with burial following at the Palmer Cemetery. Visitation ...

Richard James “Rich” Bestick, 78, of Green Bay, WI died Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born June 17, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa to Paul and Betty (Scace) Bestick. Rich was a graduate of Iowa State University earning a degree in chemical engineering. He began working for Proctor & ...

Funeral is 11 AM, Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, at Powers Funeral Home in Laurens. Visitation is 9:30 - 11 AM, Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, at the funeral home in Laurens. www.PowersFH.net

Donna M. Michalski, 87, of Fort Dodge, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Friendship Haven. Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 19, 2025, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A visitation will follow until 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at a later date at Fulton Township ...