Obituaries
Marlene B. Vorland
Dec 27, 2021
Marlene B. Vorland, 84, of Humboldt, passed away on Monday morning, December 27, 2021 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt. Marlene was born January 11, 1937, in Eagle Grove, the daughter of Marvin and Bernice (Butz) Johnson. She grew up in Eagle Grove and also Tama close to the Indian Reservation. She returned to Eagle Grove and graduated...
Matthew Reetz
Dec 26, 2021
Matthew D. “Matt” Reetz, 34, of Livermore, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday morning, December 26, 2021. He was born April 24,1987 in Humboldt, the son of Jerry D. and Michelle Lynn (Reetz) Hackett. He grew up in Dakota City and attended Humboldt Community Schools, before entering Iowa Central Community College Electrical Program. He was united in marriage...
Joseph "Joe" Vanderhoff
Dec 26, 2021
Joseph William Vanderhoff, 66, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on December 26, 2021, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House in Fort Dodge. Joe was born March 31, 1955, to Vincent and Lucille (Grice) Vanderhoff on the family farm in rural Gilmore City. He spent his childhood in Gilmore City, attended St. John’s Catholic School, and...
Harold F. Nilles
Dec 24, 2021
Harold F. Nilles, 92, of Gilmore City, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at the Humboldt Care Center North. Harold was born on December 11, 1929, in Hamilton County, the son of Charles and Lucy (Marga) Nilles. At an early age Harold moved with his family to a farm near Gilmore City. He was united in marriage to Roberta...
David M. "Dave" Myers
Dec 17, 2021
David M. “Dave” Myers, 63, of Humboldt, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, December 17, 2021, at the Paula Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge. David Martin Myers was born on January 14, 1958, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of James Myers and Karon Rowe. He was raised and educated in Gilmore City, graduating from Gilmore City-Bradgate...
Dennis D. "Butch" Nussbaum
Dec 15, 2021
Dennis D. “Butch” Nussbaum, 82, of Humboldt, passed away at his home on Wednesday afternoon, December 15, 2021. He was born July 29, 1939 in Drake, North Dakota, the son of Henry and Julia (Larson) Nussbaum. He grew up in North Dakota and as a young man moved with his family to Colorado Springs, where he graduated from Palmer High...
Steven L. Bruellman
Dec 4, 2021
Steven L. Bruellman, 67, of Bode, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his home in Bode. His request was to be cremated and no formal service be held. Please remember Steven in your own special way. www.masonlindhart.com
Joyce A. Lee
Dec 4, 2021
Joyce Anne Lee, the daughter of Mervin and Lorraine (Weiss) Lowe, was born November 29th, 1950, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She grew up in Dakota City and graduated from Humboldt High School with the “Class of 1969”. Joyce was a hard worker and took great pride in being self-employed, cleaning homes and businesses. She also taught Sunday School at Zion...
Andrew J. Hettinger
Dec 4, 2021
Andrew J. Hettinger, 52, of Huxley, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. He was born October 18, 1969 in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of Jerald Alan and Cheryl Elaine (Becker) Hettinger. He moved with his family at an early age to Colorado where he was raised and educated. On...
Walter "Garry" Kraft
Dec 2, 2021
Walter “Garry” Kraft, 83, formerly of Bode, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He was born January 12, 1938 in Renwick, Iowa, the son of Walter Amos Christian and Marjorie Mae (Sidney) Kraft. He was raised and educated in the Renwick area. On August 16, 1959 he was united in...
Pamela "Pam" Eddington
Dec 1, 2021
Pamela Jean Eddington, the daughter of Charles and Jean (Fernstern) McCuen, was born January 11, 1955, in Logan, West Virginia. She was raised and educated in St. Albans West Virginia. Pam attended college at Pima college. On December 8, 1975, Pam was united in marriage to David Eddington in Tucson, Arizona, coming from two different walks of life, devoted in...
Dolores D. Wergeland
Nov 23, 2021
Dolores Darlene Wergeland, the daughter of Marvin and Bernice (Butz) Johnson, was born August 25, 1934, in Eagle Grove, IA. She attended school in Eagle Grove graduating with the “Class of 1954”. On June 20, 1954, Dolores was united in marriage to Marvin Wergeland at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hardy. To this union three children were born: Cindy, Kim and...
Jeanette E. Christianson
Nov 22, 2021
Jeanette Eileen (Curtis) Christianson, 59, of Bode passed away November 22, 2021 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born October 3, 1962 in Newark, New York to Joyce and Raymond (Ray) Curtis. Jeanette graduated from Wayne Central High School in Penfield, New York with honors as a member of the National Honor Society, one of four...
Donald D. Weydert
Nov 1, 2021
Donald Dean Weydert, the son of Joseph and Genevieve (Leonard) Weydert, was born October 27, 1936, on a farm outside of Humboldt. Iowa. He grew up east of Livermore on the family farm and attended St. Joseph Catholic School, graduating in 1955. Don served in the United States Army receiving an honorable discharge. On June 12, 1965, Don was united...
Griffin B. Ferguson
Oct 25, 2021
Griffin Brookins Ferguson was born July 21, 1992, in Dothan, Alabama. She was raised and educated in Dothan until 2009. She and her mom moved to Atlantic, Iowa, where she graduated from Atlantic High School with the “Class of 2010”. Griffin worked in the food service industry most recently at Pasquale’s Pizza in Humboldt. Griffin passed away Monday, October 25,...
Bill J. Barker
Oct 23, 2021
Bill J. Barker, 73 of Bradgate, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. He is survived by his family and close friends. No services are planned.
Vernon L. "Vern" Abbas
Oct 23, 2021
Vernon L. “Vern” Abbas, 75 of Humboldt, passed away on Saturday morning, October 23, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born November 16, 1945 in Algona, Iowa, the son of Melvin and Aletha (Moreland) Abbas. He grew up and attended school in Algona, Iowa, graduating from Algona High School. Vern enlisted and served in the...
Delores M. "Dee" Johnson
Oct 17, 2021
Delores “Dee” May (Carlson) Johnson Dee passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the North Care Center in Humboldt, IA, where she had been since April of this year. She was born May 6, 1924, at home, to Clarence and Lena (Zeman) Carlson in Grant Township, Pocahontas County. Dee grew up on a farm near Pocahontas. She was baptized...
Kenneth L. Thompson
Oct 15, 2021
Kenneth L. Thompson, 86 of Humboldt, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Kenneth Thompson, the son of Andrew and Lillie (Hamlow) Thompson, was born February 14, 1935, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Humboldt, graduating from Humboldt High School with the “Class of 1954”. During...
James A. Husske
Oct 13, 2021
James A. Husske, 88, of Bentonville, Arkansas, formerly of Humboldt, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. He was born November 30, 1932, on the farm in Deer Creek Township, the son of Anthony E. and Esther M. (Deppe) Husske. He spent his early years in Deer Creek Township where he graduated...
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