Kathleen A. Dahl, 86, Emmons, formerly of White Bear Lake, Minn., passed away peacefully at her family’s farm (the Cabin in the Cornfield), Friday, July 11, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, Aug. 17, from Noon-3 p.m.
Obituaries
Russell James Hodges, Jr., 86, of Lake Mills, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. The family will hold a private graveside service at a later date.
Russel was born May 20, 1938 to Russell Hodges, Sr. and Margaret (Brady) Hodges in Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines...
Theresa Genevieve (Grothe) Zila, 96, peacefully passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at the Lake Mills Care Center, with her dearest friend, Sandy Skatter, at her side. A memorial Mass for Theresa will be held at St James Catholic Church, Forest City, Saturday Dec. 7, at 1:30 p.m. There will be a...
Joel Francis Schwarz, 87, Twin Lakes, Minn., passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 at Good Samaritan Center, Albert Lea, Minn., with his family’s loving hands upon him. Upon Joel’s wishes, the family will be holding a private memorial. Bonnerup Funeral Home, Albert Lea, Minn., assisted the family....
John Vincent Rawlings, 84, Lake Mills, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. If you’d like to leave a donation in John’s honor, the family suggests donations be sent to: Lake Mills Community Gardens or Lake Mills Care Center. Schott Funeral Homes–Mittelstadt Chapel, Lake Mills, is...
October 30, 2024
William “Bill” Wachlin, 72, Lake Mills, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday Oct. 30, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home, Albert Lea, Minn A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the...
Kathleen Rae Sevley, 83, Kiester Minn., formerly of Lake Mills, passed away, Monday October 28, 2024 at St Mary’s, Rochester, Minn., in the presence of her family. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Nasinec Funeral Home, Wells, Minn., with Pastor Donald F. Rose officiating...
Halloween has passed, Thanksgiving is on our doorstep, and—believe it or not—Christmas is only 50 days away. Cliché’ as it sounds . . . time flies when you’re having fun. That being said, time truly has flown for me. I started as the LMPL Library Director, Nov. 1, 2023. One year ago. How? How is it...
Senora G. Holstad, 89, formerly of Lake Mills, passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Carefree, Ariz. Time for visitation with the family will be held Monday, Oct. 28 from 4-7 p.m. at Schott Funeral Homes-Mittelstadt Chapel, Lake Mills. The funeral service will be held at 2...
Darlene M. Matzen, 86, Kensett, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood. Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at the Schroeder-Hoff Funeral Home, Northwood. The service will take place Friday, Oct. 25, at 10:30 a.m., at Elk Creek...
Sylvia Ardella Heimdal, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at Lake Mills Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held Friday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills. Extended family visitation will take place from 9-10 a.m., followed...
