Obituaries
Bruce Gerald Odden
Oct 18, 2026
Bruce Gerald Odden, age 94, of Northwood, Iowa, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Northwood Pines Assisted Living surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was born in Northwood, Iowa, on March 29, 1932, to Leif and Ida (Kuhlmann) Odden. He graduated from Northwood High School in 1950. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in December 1951. Bruce...
Leo Edward Meitner
Oct 13, 2026
Leo Edward Meitner, age 95, of Osage passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, Iowa. Leo was born March 6, 1931, on the family farm near Osage, Iowa, the son of Oscar and Anna (Popp) Meitner. He graduated from Osage High School in 1949. Leo served in the U.S. Army during the...
Gary Neil Hveem
Oct 8, 2026
Gary Neil Hveem, age 86, of Bernalillo, New Mexico, formerly of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Gary was born on September 18, 1940, to Hans and Joyce (Paulson) Hveem.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Frances, whom he first met in kindergarten. Together they raised four children: Todd, Stephanie, Jennifer, and Joshua. Gary endured...
Samuel Lloyd Severson
Oct 5, 2026
Samuel Lloyd Severson, 77, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, following a short stay at the Good Samaritan in St. Ansgar. He was born on March 31, 1949, to Roy and Mabel Severson.
Sam was the youngest of four brothers. He attended school in St. Ansgar and graduated from Hawkeye Tech with a degree in animal husbandry.
Sam retired from Farmer’s Hybrid...
Merlin Christensen
Sep 27, 2026
Merlin's Service will be livestreamed on the Church youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@SacredHeartOsage
Merlin Christensen passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health Services in Rochester, Minnesota. His wife was by his side, while a steady stream of loving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren surrounded him during the final days of his life. With loved ones holding his hand, he went to heaven...
Lorene Katherine Naze
Sep 25, 2026
Lorene Katherine Naze, age 80, of Kasson, Minnesota, formerly of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at her home in Kasson. She was born on March 1, 1946, in Clarion, Iowa, to Warren and Iola (Loux) Isenberger. Lorene graduated high school in Eagle Grove, Iowa, and went on to attend Hamilton Business College. She worked as an accountant...
Matthew D. Kuenstling
Sep 24, 2026
Matthew D. Kuenstling, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 24, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
Matt was born on August 4, 1997, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and spent a joyful childhood in Circle Pines, Minnesota with his parents Jon and Dot, and sister Carly Jo (30). Matt attended the Centennial School District where he excelled academically. Soccer was his passion and...
Aaron Boge
Sep 21, 2026
Aaron Boge, born July 30, 1975, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City, Iowa, passed away suddenly, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, service, and friendship. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, son, and friend whose infectious laugh, friendly disposition, and willingness to help others touched countless lives.
Aaron grew up in the area and graduated from Osage...
Zola Valene Borchardt
Sep 18, 2026
Zola Valene (Nordyke) Borchardt, 90, of Mason City, formerly of Plymouth, Iowa, died Friday, September 18, 2026, at Good Shepherd in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at St. John's Lutheran Church of Rock Township, 1202 390th Street, Osage, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, September 29, 2026, at...
David Allen Keith
Sep 17, 2026
David (Dave) Allen Keith, 68 of St. Ansgar, Iowa passed away September 17, 2026.
Dave was born to Thomas and Joann Keith on April 12, 1958, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Dave was raised on the family hobby farm near Falun, WI, with his siblings Karen, Chuck and Jean. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and outdoors. Dave graduated high school from...
Rita Guna Sipe
Sep 16, 2026
Rita Sipe, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2026, at her apartment in Osage, Iowa. She was born on July 26, 1955, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Dr. Edwards Jakobsons and Irina (Zukovskis) Jakobsons.
Rita was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carrington, ND, where she spent her childhood. She graduated from Carrington High School in 1973....
Lonna Marie Wright
Sep 15, 2026
Lonna Marie Wright, age 75, of Northwood, Iowa, died September 15th, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Mason City.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Northwood, with Pastor Becky Sogge officiating. Burial will take place at Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m....
Jean Elizabeth Biederman
Sep 15, 2026
Jean Elizabeth Mathre Biederman, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at Newton Village in Newton, Iowa, September 15, 2026, at the age of 98. Jean was born February 13, 1928, at Mason City Mercy Hospital to Severt and Mary (Smith) Mathre. She had four siblings, Florence, Richard, Roger and Mary Ann.
She grew up on the family farm south of...
Marlin R. Sadler
Sep 9, 2026
Marlin R. Sadler, age 84, of Osage, Iowa, entered into rest, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, peacefully at his home. He was born on June 30, 1942, in Myerstown, Pennsylvania to the late Clyde W. and Mary E. (Lehman) Sadler. He married Grace M. High on November 23, 1963, who survives. He was a member of Scenic Grove Church of...
Lillian Arlene Warrington
Sep 4, 2026
Lillian Arlene Warrington, age 88, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Lillian was born on October 21, 1937, to Carl and Nettie (Halverson) Stromley. She was one of thirteen children.
On March 15, 1958, Lillian was united in marriage to Larry Warrington. Together they built a loving home and raised four children: Karen, Joann,...
James "Jim" Lee Miller
Sep 4, 2026
James Lee “Jim” Miller, 88, of Osage, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, September 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born on March 22, 1938, in Aplington, Iowa, to Johann “Joe” Miller and Katherine (Schoneman) Miller. He spent his childhood in Aplington, where he met the love of his life, Evelyn LaVell Haan. The two were united...
Holly Jo Kruse
Sep 3, 2026
Holly Jo (Faas) Kruse, age 44, of Stacyville, Iowa, passed away on September 3, 2026, at her home in Stacyville.
Holly was born on April 8, 1982, in Osage, Iowa, to Gregory and Melinda (North) Faas. She graduated from Osage High School in 2001. On October 19, 2002, Holly married the love of her life, Timothy Kruse, at the Methodist Church...
James Vern Cowell
Sep 2, 2026
James Vern Cowell, age 63, passed away on September 2, 2026, from a bicycle accident near Preston, MN. Jim was the fifth child born on May 28, 1963, to Derald and Corine (Dahl) Cowell of Otranto, Iowa. He grew up around the St. Ansgar area before moving to Otranto. His childhood was filled with fishing the Cedar River, riding bikes,...
Lori Jo Mark
Aug 30, 2026
Lori Jo (Krones) Mark, age 70, of Osage, Iowa, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Lori was born on August 20, 1956, to Dean and Florence (Pint) Krones. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School through eighth grade and graduated from Osage High School in 1974.
Lori was a member of the Osage Precisionnaires, the legendary local drum...
James Francis Havlovic
Aug 27, 2026
James Francis Havlovic, age 92, of Stacyville, Iowa, passed away peacefully with loving family by his side on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Born June 19, 1934, to Joseph and Edith (Rerucha) Havlovic, James graduated from high school in Brainard, NE (Class of 1953). After serving in the U.S. Army, he moved to the Stacyville area to live with his aunt and uncle,...
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