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Obituaries

Phillip “Phil” Baker

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Kathleen Sherman

Kathleen A. Sherman, 92, of Fort Dodge passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Windsor Manor in Webster City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Church on Monday January 12th, 2026. A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the church with a rosary ...

Chad Tracey

Vigil Prayer Service Saturday 2 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Visitation Noon until service time.

Ron Newsum

Ron Newsum, age 87, of Fort Dodge, Iowa passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, following a short illness. Ron was born on September 12, 1938. He attended St. Edmond High School and went on to enjoy a long and successful career with Farm Bureau Financial Services, where he was known for his ...

Wayne Hanson

Wayne Donald Hanson, 99, Cedar Falls, died December 30, 2025, at the Cedar Valley Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born February 9, 1926, in Thor, Iowa, to the late John O. and Ruth (Nelson) Hanson and graduated from Thor High School in 1943. Wayne met his future ...

Bonnie Grant

Bonnie Grant, 72, of Urbandale, IA, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Gunderson Funeral Home — Weishaar Chapel in Manson with burial following at St. John’s Cemetery, Lizard Township. Visitation will ...