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Debbie Halligan

Service will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at the Friendship Haven Celebration Center. Gathering of family & friends from 1 – 3 PM at Friendship Haven. www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Colleen Hubert

Colleen A. Hubert, 75, of Rinard passed away Friday September 18, 2026, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Memorial services will be on Saturday, October 10th at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Visitation will begin prior to the service from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the funeral ...

Marj Bensley

Memorial Service 1PM Mon., Oct. 12 First Christian Church Sac City. Visitation 5-7PM Sun., Oct. 11 Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, Sac City. www.farberotteman.com

James “Jim” Ehrig

Funeral Service is 2 PM on Sat, Oct 10, at Martin Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg. Visitation will be from 1 PM until the time of service. www.martinmatticefuneralhome.com

Lisa Bill

Services are pending.

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 ...