Obituaries
Cory L. Knowles
Jul 10, 2022
Cory L. Knowles, 38, of Story City, formerly of the Algona and Burt area, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 10, 2022 in Story City. He was born February 28, 1984, in Humboldt, the son of John E. and Karen L. (Thompson) Knowles. He was raised and educated in the Algona and Burt area, graduating from Algona High School in...
Glenna L. Ewing
Jul 6, 2022
Glenna L. Ballard-Ewing, 74, of Bradgate, passed away on Wednesday evening, July 6, 2022, at the Fort Dodge Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 31, 1948, in Santa Barbara, California, the daughter of Glenn and Alma (Bourbon) Ballard. She was raised and educated in Santa Barbara. Glenna worked as a surgical nurse for many years in California. She...
Bonnie L. Ingertson
Jul 4, 2022
Bonnie L. Ingertson, 98, of Humboldt, passed away on Monday morning, July 4, 2022, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. She was born April 8, 1924, in Webster City, Iowa, the daughter of Wray and Bade (Reed) Winter. She was raised in Webster City and graduated from Webster City High School. She was united in marriage to Robert Ingertson on...
Mark D. Helle
Jun 28, 2022
Mark David Helle, the son of Albert J. and Verna (Barber) Helle, was born August 8, 1953, in Algona, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Dakota City graduating from Humboldt High School with the “Class of 1971”. On September 20, 1975, Mark was united marriage to Sharon K. Haugland at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Humboldt. They made their...
Selma L. Ehrhardt
Jun 24, 2022
Selma L. Ehrhardt, 87, of Humboldt, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Humboldt Care Center South. She was born October 28, 1934 in Fort Dodge, the daughter of Philip and Florence (Swanson) Nelson. She was raised in the Fort Dodge area and graduated from Humboldt High School. On February 28, 1953, she was united in marriage to...
Kenneth R. Nelson
Jun 19, 2022
Kenneth Robert Nelson, the son of Soren “Sam” and Maren “Mary” (Larsen) Nelson, was born November 13, 1931 on a farm in Beaver Township in rural Humboldt County, Iowa. After high school he was drafted into the United States Army serving as an MP at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. On June 30, 1953, Kenneth was united in marriage to Phyllis...
Jennifer Read- Henrichs
Jun 10, 2022
Jennifer Read-Henrichs, 48, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge following a short Illness. Jennifer was born on September 11, 1973, in Fort Dodge, the daughter of Ivan and Jo Anne (Schultz) Henrichs. She was raised in Pioneer and graduated from Gilmore City – Bradgate High School....
Barry W. Walls Jr.
Jun 9, 2022
Barry Wayne Walls, Jr. 60, of Gilmore City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was born July 2, 1961 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the son of Pearl W. and Gloria M. (Morris) Walls. Barry liked Lakers, Basketball, Broncos, Football and R & B Music. He was a truck driver by trade. He is...
Richard R. Montero
May 31, 2022
Obituary for Richard R. Montero Richard R. “Richy” Montero, 59, of Humboldt, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.He was born October 28, 1962 in San Francisco, California, the son of Robert Joseph and Diane Joyce (Pacini) Montero. He was raised and educated in the Napa Valley area and later enlisted in the United States Marines....
Richard R. Montero
May 31, 2022
Richard R. “Richy” Montero, 59, of Humboldt, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born October 28, 1962 in San Francisco, California, the son of Robert Joseph and Diane Joyce (Pacini) Montero. He was raised and educated in the Napa Valley area and later enlisted in the United States Marines. He was united in...
Jerry W. Helmke
May 23, 2022
Jerry William Helmke 88, passed on May 23, 2022 peacefully at Sunny View Care Center, Ankeny, Iowa. Jerry was born at home on April 2, 1934, Renwick, Iowa. to William H. Helmke and Hilda (Boge) Helmke. Jerry was the 5th of six children. Growing up, Jerry worked on the family farm, loved riding horses and was involved in 4-H. He...
Jerry W. Helmke
May 23, 2022
Jerry William Helmke 88, passed on May 23, 2022 peacefully at Sunny View Care Center, Ankeny, Iowa.Jerry was born at home on April 2, 1934, Renwick, Iowa. to William H. Helmke and Hilda (Boge) Helmke. Jerry was the 5th of six children. Growing up, Jerry worked on the family farm, loved riding horses and was involved in 4-H. He was...
Cynthia E. Spellmeyer
May 21, 2022
Cynthia E. Spellmeyer, 71, of Clear Lake, formerly of Humboldt, passed away on Saturday, May 21st, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge. She was born October 7th,1950 in Des Moines. The daughter of Carl and Clara May (Witzel) Spellmeyer, Cindy grew up on the family farm and attended Humboldt Schools. At the age of 21,...
Cynthia E. Spellmeyer
May 21, 2022
Cynthia E. Spellmeyer, 71, of Clear Lake, formerly of Humboldt, passed away on Saturday, May 21st, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.She was born October 7th,1950 in Des Moines. The daughter of Carl and Clara May (Witzel) Spellmeyer, Cindy grew up on the family farm and attended Humboldt Schools. At the age of 21, she...
Larry D. Hamilton
May 21, 2022
Larry Dean Hamilton, the son of Robert and Luany (Armstrong) Hamilton, was born April 10,1929 in Iowa Falls. He was raised and educated in the Iowa Falls area, attending Maple Grove country school and graduating from Iowa Falls High School in 1947. On June 1, 1950, Larry was united in marriage to Eileen R. Bissey in Iowa Falls. They lived...
Larry D. Hamilton
May 21, 2022
Larry Dean Hamilton, the son of Robert and Luany (Armstrong) Hamilton, was born April 10,1929 in Iowa Falls. He was raised and educated in the Iowa Falls area, attending Maple Grove country school and graduating from Iowa Falls High School in 1947.On June 1, 1950, Larry was united in marriage to Eileen R. Bissey in Iowa Falls. They lived in...
Muriel A. Jensen
May 20, 2022
Muriel A. Jensen, 89, of Humboldt, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 in the Long Term Care Unit of the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.Muriel was born March 28, 1933, in Wesley, Iowa, the daughter of George and Opal (Miller) Schutjer. She grew up on her parents farm near Woden, Iowa, where she enjoyed gardening & canning with her mother...
Muriel A. Jensen
May 20, 2022
Muriel A. Jensen, 89, of Humboldt, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 in the Long Term Care Unit of the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Muriel was born March 28, 1933, in Wesley, Iowa, the daughter of George and Opal (Miller) Schutjer. She grew up on her parents farm near Woden, Iowa, where she enjoyed gardening & canning with her...
James D. Fevold
May 2, 2022
James (Jim) D. Fevold, 75, of Humboldt, passed away in his home surrounded by family on Monday morning, May 2, 2022.He was born May 2,1947 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Dwight and Alice Neff. He was adopted at the age of 9 to Ardell and Veda (Crain) Fevold of Humboldt where he was raised and graduated from Humboldt...
James D. Fevold
May 2, 2022
James (Jim) D. Fevold, 75, of Humboldt, passed away in his home surrounded by family on Monday morning, May 2, 2022. He was born May 2,1947 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Dwight and Alice Neff. He was adopted at the age of 9 to Ardell and Veda (Crain) Fevold of Humboldt where he was raised and graduated from...