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Fred Madison

Fred William Madison, age 92, of Humboldt, IA (formerly of Eagle Grove), passed away at the HCMH Senior Living Center on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Fred was born on February 15, 1934, to Fred and Lucy (Farmer) Madison in Marengo, IA. He graduated with the 1952 Class of Goldfield, IA. Those who knew Fred in high school knew he was never far from a little mischief. A practical joker and often the instigator of whatever trouble was brewing. Fred had a knack for getting things started, and that sense of humor stayed with him throughout his life. On September 12, 1955, Fred married the ...

Rodney Grodahl

Service 10:30AM Fri. Oct. 2, Emanuel-St. John Lutheran Church, Lytton. Visitation 5-7PM Thur. Oct. 1, Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, Sac City. www.farberotteman.com

Jeffry “Jeff” Zabel

Jeffry “Jeff” Zabel, 62, of Lehigh, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Jeff’s family will have a celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Carson-Stapp Funeral Home in Dayton. For online obituaries and condolences visit: www.carsonstappfuneralhome.com Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family in care of his son: Cody Zabel, 800 7th Street, Fowler, CO, 81039.

Betty Wirtz

Funeral Thurs. Oct. 1 at 10:00 AM Apostolic Christian Church in West Bend. Visit. Wed. 4:00-8:00 PM Apostolic Christian Fellowship Center in West Bend. www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Fred Madison

Service is 10:30 AM, Saturday, Oct. 3, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eagle Grove. Visitation, Friday, 5-7 PM, Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove. foustfh.com

Kenneth Samuelson

Services are at 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Friendship Haven's Celebration Center. Visitation is from 4 PM to 6 PM Monday, September 28, 2026, at Gunderson Funeral Home.