Obituaries

Joseph Carl Nitardy

Joseph Carl Nitardy

Dec 30, 2021

Joseph Carl Nitardy, 75, died peacefully on December 30, 2021 at Stacyville Community Nursing Home. He was born July 4, 1946 at home in St. Ansgar, IA, son of Rudolph and Marie Nitardy. As a child born with special needs, Joe remained at the family farm, living a quiet, simple and remarkably independent life. Although his...

Linda Sue Hatten-Lickteig

Linda Sue Hatten-Lickteig

Dec 26, 2021

Linda Hatten-Lickteig, 71 of Otranto, Iowa passed away, Sunday, December 26, 2021 at her home after a short illness. Linda Sue Anderson was born September 12, 1950 in Osage, IA, to Bernard and Betty (Haberkorn) Anderson. She attended Osage Community Schools. Linda spent most of her life living in Otranto for more than 30 years. She...

William Olaf Klemesrud

William Olaf Klemesrud

Dec 21, 2021

William Olaf Klemesrud William Klemesrud, 76 of Floyd, Iowa died early Tuesday morning on December 21, 2021 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City, Iowa. Due to Covid, a delayed Celebration of Life memorial service will be held in the spring of 2022. . William Olaf Klemesrud was born August 1, 1945 in Charles...

Janice Eulene Kirchgatter

Janice Eulene Kirchgatter

Dec 17, 2021

OSAGE — Janice E. Kirchgatter, age 84, of Osage, died Friday, December 17, 2021, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with the Pastor Bryan Odeen officiating. Inurnment will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in...

Lloys Jeanne Brown

Lloys Jeanne Brown

Dec 12, 2021

Lloys “Jeanne” Brown, age 96, of Osage died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage. . Graveside inurnment services will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at the Osage Cemetery with Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating, with military honors by Osage V.F.W. Post 7920 and Osage American Legion Post...

Mildred Lila Patterson

Mildred Lila Patterson

Dec 12, 2021

St. Ansgar- Mildred Patterson passed on to her Heavenly home December 12 at Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar. Mildred Lila Holstad was born November 8, 1918 on the family farm in Brookfield township, Worth County, near Northwood Iowa. to Bendick and Hilda (Erickson) Holstad. This was the farm her grandfather Joe B. Holstad brought his...

Debra Baldus

Debra Baldus

Dec 8, 2021

On the evening of December 8, Deb passed away peacefully in her home with her family at her side. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 13, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Father Raymond Burkle officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to...

Rhonda Jean Schroeder

Rhonda Jean Schroeder

Dec 8, 2021

Rhonda Jean Schroeder, 57, of Osage, IA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Osage. Burial will be at the Osage Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 13, 2021 at...

Peter Hemann

Peter Hemann

Dec 5, 2021

Peter Hemann, age 87, of Osage, died Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Father Raymond Burkle officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage with Military Honors...

Marquis Charles Shaw

Marquis Charles Shaw

Dec 2, 2021

Marquis Charles Shaw, 30, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2021. He was born on April 11, 1991 in Salinas, CA to Dawn Shaw. Marquis had a passion for sports especially basketball, football and volleyball. He was an avid Vikings and North Carolina Tar Heels fan. He could almost always be found watching a game with...

Charles H. Levan

Charles H. Levan

Dec 1, 2021

Charles Levan age 79, of Stacyville passed away December 1, 2021 at the Patty Elwood Memory Care Center in Cresco, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 6, 2021 at 11:00 am at Schroeder & Sites Funeral home, St. Ansgar, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, December 5, 2021,...

Eldon C. Bruggeman

Eldon C. Bruggeman

Nov 30, 2021

Eldon C. Bruggeman age 79 of St. Ansgar, IA died on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Eldon was born on August 30, 1942 in Osage, IA to Clarence and Alvina Bruggeman. He was baptized, confirmed, and was a lifetime member of St. Peter Lutheran church in Toeterville, IA. He worked and took over the family farm north...

Jerry Allen Grundel

Jerry Allen Grundel

Nov 26, 2021

Jerry Allen Grundel, 68, of Northwood, died Friday, November 26, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at First Lutheran Church, Northwood with Rev. Becky Sogge officiating. Visitation will be November 30 at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Burial will take place...

Clara Belle Raymond

Clara Belle Raymond

Nov 19, 2021

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Clara Belle Raymond. She passed away peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2021 at the age of 90 from pancreatic cancer at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Grace United Methodist Church...

Norbert Roman Michels

Norbert Roman Michels

Nov 12, 2021

Norbert Roman Michels of Stacyville, Iowa passed away on November 12, 2021 at the age of 93. His commitment to his family and faith should be an inspiration to ALL of us, making his way through life in a positive way. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at...

Delores J. Olson

Delores J. Olson

Nov 6, 2021

Delores J. Olson, age 89, of Osage, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, 3269 Foothill Avenue, Osage, with Pastor Joel Nye officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends from...

Geneva Florence Patterson

Geneva Florence Patterson

Oct 29, 2021

Geneva Florence (Brazel) Patterson, 103, passed away October 29, 2021, at the Manly Care Center. She was born on August 3, 1918, in Albert Lea, MN to John and Elfreda (Boldman) Brazel. Geneva was one of eight children, growing up on a farm in rural Northwood. She attended school in Northwood, graduating in 1936. After graduation,...

Loren Everett Meyer

Loren Everett Meyer

Oct 25, 2021

Loren Everett Meyer of Mona, Iowa, died October 25, at age 92. His beloved wife of 66 years, Margaret, preceded him in death by three years. His relatives, friends, neighbors, and colleagues agree: Loren was an exceptional person, one who loved much and was much loved. Loren was the first of four children, born September 5,...

Gerald Eugene Arndt

Gerald Eugene Arndt

Oct 24, 2021

Jerry E. Arndt, 62 of Osage, IA, passed on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at his home. A Celebration of Jerry’s life will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the V.F.W Post 7920 in Osage. Family has requested that those attending dress casual and if you have KISS or Vikings...

Jean E. Benson

Jean E. Benson

Oct 19, 2021

Jean Ellen Benson, age 94, of Osage, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Faith Lutheran Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2021, at the Champion Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating. Burial will be at the Osage Cemetery. Visitation is from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m....