Jodie Jan (Rodberg) Stinehart, 58, Lake Mills, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Albert Lea, Minn., surrounded by the people who loved her most.
Obituaries
Gregory Alan Gilbertson passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, just short of his 68th birthday. Arrangements entrusted to Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, Fargo, N.D.
He was born Feb. 20, 1956, in Minot, N.D., to Rev. Harvey and Esther Gilbertson. Greg graduated from high school in...
Dear Editor,
Four days after ushering in a new year, Iowans had the dubiousdistinction of becoming one of the first two States in 2024 responding to a school shooting. On 1/4/24 Iowans were horrified upon hearing of a school shooting at the Perry Middle/High School, in which a 17-year-old,...
Carol J. Griffiths, 83, Lake Mills, passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City. Visitation for Carol will be held from 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26, at Schott Funeral Home–Mittelstadt Chapel, Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the...
Dean R. Ulve, 69, Lake Mills, passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society, Forest City. A gathering celebrating Dean’s life will be held Sunday, Feb. 4, from 1-3 p.m., at The Branding Iron, 135 Jackson St., Thompson, Iowa. Everyone is welcome. Burial will take place in Salem...
Cory Michael Steele, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at the age of 46. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 21, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services, Albert Lea, Minn., with a visitation beginning at 1 p.m. The...
Calmer Lurland Langerud, 94 Lake Mills, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Henderson, Nev., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. A visitation for Cal will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 19, at Schott Funeral Homes–Mittelstadt Chapel, Lake Mills. Interment will follow at North Prairie...
Jerry Wallace Benson, 75, Peculiar, Mo., passed peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024 in Overland Park, Kansas. A celebration of life will be at the home, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, from Noon to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Jerry was...
David A. Liane, 74, rural Lake Mills, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at Lake Mills Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, with Pastor Glenn Smith...
Donald E. Hengesteg, 85, Lake Mills, passed away peacefully under hospice care Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City. A public visitation for Don will be held from 4–6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Schott Funeral Homes–Mittelstadt Chapel, Lake Mills. In lieu of...
Boyd DeVere Holtan, 95, Morgantown, W.V., peacefully passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Visitation for Boyd will be held at Winnebago Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, Friday, Dec. 29, from 10-11 a.m. Following the visitation, graveside committal services will take place at the Winnebago Lutheran...