Obituaries

William E. "Bill" Foreman

William E. "Bill" Foreman

Mar 14, 2024

William E. “Bill” Foreman, 73, formerly of Humboldt, passed away at his home in Merrill, Iowa, unexpectedly on Thursday morning, March 14, 2024.

Bill was born November 22, 1950 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of John G. and Margaret (Hardie) Foreman. He grew up in Livermore and graduated from Twin Rivers High School in 1969, where he participated in football,...

Virgil L. Williams

Virgil L. Williams

Mar 6, 2024

Virgil L. Williams, 94, of Livermore, passed away peacefully with his wife of 76 years, Marian, by his side in the Long Term Care Unit of the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.

Virgil was born March 7, 1929 in Bradgate, the son of Harold and Dorothy (Larsen) Williams.  He was raised and educated in the Livermore area and graduated from Livermore High...

Larry B. Rice

Larry B. Rice

Mar 5, 2024

Larry B. Rice, 63, formerly of Eagle Grove & Humboldt, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 5, 2024, at the Jackson Ridge Health Care Center following a lengthy illness.

Larry was born November 19, 1960 in Fort Dodge, the son of Gail B. and Dorothy M. (Sroufe) Rice.  He was raised and educated in Humboldt, graduating from Humboldt High School.  Larry...

Leonard T. Ferry

Leonard T. Ferry

Feb 27, 2024

Leonard T. Ferry, 85, of Hardy, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

He was born November 17, 1938 in Fort Dodge, the son of Marion and Jenny (Hurtt) Ferry.  Leonard attended school through his middle school years then started working for area farmers a hired hand until he was eighteen.  Leonard then enlisted...

James A. "Jim" Johnson

James A. "Jim" Johnson

Feb 24, 2024

James A. “Jim” Johnson, 83, of Humboldt, Iowa passed away at Mary Greeley Medical Center on Saturday, February 24, 2024. 



Jim was born February 19, 1941, in Humboldt to Thomas and M. Elizabeth Johnson. He was raised and educated in Humboldt, graduating from Humboldt High School in 1959. He excelled in athletics, which earned him an opportunity to play college football...

Garold A. "Gut" Schulze

Garold A. "Gut" Schulze

Feb 24, 2024

Garold A. “Gut” Schulze, 87, of Humboldt, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on Saturday evening, February 24, 2024.

He was born July 24, 1936 in Fort Dodge, the son of Arnold and Merium (Friesth) Schulze.  Gut was raised on the family farm and attended Humboldt Schools.  He was united in marriage to Glenda Rood and the couple...

Marilyn Grause Holcomb

Marilyn Grause Holcomb

Feb 23, 2024

Marilyn Grause Holcomb, 89, passed away peacefully in her home on February 23, 2024.

Marilyn Louise Mead was born on December 25, 1934 to Franklin and Emily Mead in Moville, Iowa.  Marilyn graduated from Bronson High in 1951 and was class Valedictorian.  In December of 1952, Marilyn was wed to Donald Roy Grause.  The marriage was blessed with 6 children, (Sue,...

Diana L. Goodell

Diana L. Goodell

Feb 22, 2024

Diana joined our Lord and Savior on February 22, 2024 surrounded by her family and loving husband. Diana was born February 27, 1951 to John J. Brazier and Nadine C. Brazier. She graduated from Clarion High School in 1969. Diana worked many jobs starting at the Holmes Cafe, Hy-Vee, Cedar Room, Pine Lake Christian Camp and Eldora High School.  She...

John E. Tokheim

John E. Tokheim

Feb 11, 2024

John E. Tokheim, 85, of Thor, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, February 11, 2024 at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge.

A Memorial Gathering will be held from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.on Sunday, February 25th at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge. Burial will follow in East Ullensvang Cemetery in Thor.  Arrangements are being handled by the Mason-Lindhart Funeral & Cremation Service...

Elma L. Halsrud

Elma L. Halsrud

Feb 10, 2024

Elma L. Halsrud, 100, of Humboldt, formerly of Rutland, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 in the Long Term Care Unit of the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.

Elma was born May 10, 1923 in Rutland, Iowa, the daughter of Andrew and Olive Smith.  She was raised and educated in the Rutland area and graduated from Bradgate High School.  Elma was...

Jeremy J. Knowles

Jeremy J. Knowles

Feb 6, 2024

Jeremy J. Knowles, 43, of Harrisburg, South Dakota, formerly of Titonka, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday morning, February 6, 2024.

He was born September 19, 1980 in Iowa City, the son of John E. and Karen L. (Thompson) Knowles.  He was raised and educated in Algona and Burt area and graduated from Algona High School in 1999.  Jeremy...

James A. "Jim" Andersen

James A. "Jim" Andersen

Feb 6, 2024

James A. “Jim” Andersen, 85, of Humboldt, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024 with his family by his side at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.

Jim was born August 19, 1938 in Bradgate, Iowa to Jens and Fern (Olsen) Andersen. Shortly after being born, Jim and his family moved into town to Humboldt.  In 1956, Jim...

Fred Fevold

Fred Fevold

Feb 5, 2024

Fredrick Fevold, 64, of Coralville, Iowa, passed away on February 5, 2024.

Fred was born on November 10, 1959 in Morris, Minnesota to Lowell and Phyllis (Onnen) Fevold. Following graduation from Humboldt High School, Fred attended The University of Iowa.  Fred had an expansive career at the University of Iowa Hospital. He became a friendly and familiar face throughout the hospital...

Sharon K. Long

Sharon K. Long

Jan 26, 2024

Sharon K. Long, 81, of Humboldt, passed away on Friday morning, January 26, 2024 at the Algona Manor Care Center following a lengthy illness.

She was born November 19,1942 in Algona, Iowa the daughter of Jerry and Millie (Harmon) McVay.  She was raised and educated in Algona, attending Algona Schools.  She was united in marriage to Daryl L. Long on April...

Michael P. Mullinix

Michael P. Mullinix

Jan 14, 2024

 

Michael P. Mullinix, 73, of Humboldt, passed away at his home on Sunday morning, January 14, 2024 following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Mike was born July 26, 1950 in Canton, South Dakota, the son of Howard and Madonna (Hoffey) Mullinix.  He grew up in South Dakota and when in high school moved to California where he graduated.  He...

Shirley Vinsand

Shirley Vinsand

Jan 12, 2024

Shirley J. Vinsand, 71, of Dakota City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening, January 12, 2024 at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge.

Shirley was born August 15, 1952, in Fort Dodge, the daughter of Eugene and Caryl (Heim) Vinsand.  She grew up in Humboldt and Dakota City and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1970.  She worked for...

Marvin Wergeland

Marvin Wergeland

Jan 9, 2024



Marvin L. Wergeland, 88, of Hardy, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in the Long Term Care Unit of the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.

Marvin LeRoy Wergeland, the son of Miller and Bernice (Reed) Wergeland was born on June 10, 1935, in Hardy, Iowa.  He attended school in the Renwick School District, graduating with the class of 1953. ...

Byron How

Byron How

Jan 9, 2024

Byron J. How passed away peacefully the morning of January 9, 2024, at the West Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. We were blessed to know him 88 wonderful years.

Byron entered the world April 6, 1935 in Avoca, Iowa, the son of Harry F. and Elsie B. (Terwilliger) How. After graduating from Avoca High School in 1952 he set out...

Anita M. Hinners

Anita M. Hinners

Jan 2, 2024

 

Anita M. Hinners, 85, formerly of Humboldt, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 2, 2023, at Methodist West Hospital in West Des Moines.

Anita was born on April 20, 1938, in Humboldt, the daughter of George and Grace (Day) Solbeck. She grew up and received her education in Humboldt, graduating from Humboldt High School in 1956.  After graduation, she...

Arlene M. Jacobson

Arlene M. Jacobson

Dec 29, 2023

 

Arlene M. Jacobson, 86, of Humboldt, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday morning, December 29, 2023.

Arlene Mary Jacobson was born August 5, 1937, the eldest of three daughters of Gordon and Louise (Leitl) Larson of Bode.  She graduated from Bode High School in 1955.  On November 3, 1956 she married Jim Jacobson.   Together Jim and Arlene...

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