A celebration of life gathering will be held from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM at VFW Post 10302 in Springfield, IL on January 4, 2026. www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Michael F. Hobart, 61, passed away from colon cancer on Dec. 20,2025. Mike "Hoby" the son of Pat and Maureen Hobart grew up in Rockwell City, Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Laura, and children, Bets and Fox, granddaughter Lydia, his mother, Maureen Hobart and sister, Catherine (Luis) ...

Douglas “Doug” L. Thompson, 76, of Otho, IA, died Monday, December 22, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. A private family inurnment will take place at the Otho Cemetery Columbarium. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic ...

A private family inurnment will take place at the Otho Cemetery Columbarium. Memorials may be directed to the family. www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at UnityPoint Hospital in Fort Dodge. A memorial service is planned for a later date with Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Sherman Wayne Youngquist, 94, of Paton, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Friendship Haven. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 27, at Celebration Center at Friendship Haven. Visitation will be on Saturday 1 hour prior to the funeral. Laufersweiler Palmer ...