Obituaries

Carol Lee Shanahan

Carol Lee Shanahan

Jun 26, 2024

In Memory of Carol Lee Shanahan (1937-2024) Carol Lee Shanahan, née Hill, passed away peacefully at her Jacksonville, North Carolina home of 19 years with her son, Mike and her daughter-in-law, Kelly by her side on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Carol was born in Osage, IA, on December 7, 1937, the daughter of Stannard and Amy...

Dolores Joan Goche

Dolores Joan Goche

Jun 26, 2024

Dolores Joan (Markfort) Goche, 91, of Osage, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center. She was born on January 19, 1933, in Glendorado, Minnesota, to Anna M. (Ruhman) and Joseph F. Markfort. Dolores completed the 10th grade in 1948 and went on to graduate from business...

Marylou Irene Dean

Marylou Irene Dean

Jun 15, 2024

MaryLou Irene (Klemesrud) Dean, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM. MaryLou, commonly referred to as “Lou” and in earlier years, “Klemie,” was born March 20, 1933 in Osage, Iowa. She was the third daughter of Clarence and Gladys (Maakestad) Klemesrud. Lou attended Rudd Consolidated Schools and was a member...

Gene Elmer Morische

Gene Elmer Morische

Jun 12, 2024

Gene Elmer Morische 96, of rural Osage, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Gene Morische was born November 12, 1927, in rural Osage to Elmer and Stella (Decker) Morische. He had a sister, Ruby and a brother, Alan. They later moved to a farm north of Rudd where he attended...

Robert Gene Riker

Robert Gene Riker

Jun 10, 2024

Robert “Bob” Gene Riker, age 47, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at his home in Osage. Bob was born on February 11, 1977, in Osage, Iowa, to Robert E. and Linda (Somber) Riker. He attended Osage High School and went on to work for Mon-Ray, Inc. of Osage. Bob married the...

Lawrence Dean Olsen

Lawrence Dean Olsen

Jun 9, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Dean Olsen, age 42, of North Liberty, Iowa, formerly of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, due to a motorcycle accident. Lawrence was born on July 28, 1981, in Osage, Iowa, the son of Lance Olsen and Karen (Michels) Kasel. He attended Osage High School, graduating in 2000. Lawrence went on...

Lois Arlene Rauen

Lois Arlene Rauen

May 30, 2024

Lois A. Rauen, age 76, of St. Ansgar, IA, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Good Samaritan Center of St. Ansgar, Iowa. Lois was born on December 30, 1947, in International Falls, MN., the daughter of the late L.D. and Alma (Solo) Danielson. She graduated from Indus High School in 1965 and obtained her...

John Arnold Voaklander

John Arnold Voaklander

May 16, 2024

John Arnold Voaklander, age 71, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at his home in Osage. John was born on November 25, 1952, in Osage, the sixth child of Clark and Mary (Dargan) Voaklander. John was raised on a family farm near Little Cedar. John was just 5 years old when his...

Grace Marilyn Johnson

Grace Marilyn Johnson

May 9, 2024

Grace (Sorlien) Johnson, 96, of St. Ansgar passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Celebration of life services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar with Pastor Christopher B. Staley officiating. Inurnment will be in the Rock Creek...

Philip Wesley Erdmann

Philip Wesley Erdmann

May 6, 2024

Philip Wesley Erdmann, 95, of Osage passed away May 6 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. He was a resident of Evergreen Senior Living in Osage. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15 at the United Church of Christ, 630 State Street, Osage. Funeral services will follow there at 11:00...

Leslie "Les" Roy Turner

Leslie "Les" Roy Turner

May 4, 2024

Leslie “Les” Roy Turner, 88, of St. Ansgar died Saturday, May 4th, 2024, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, Iowa. Leslie Roy Turner was born on February 2, 1936, to James Leslie and Frances Mabel Medders Turner in rural Butler County, Iowa. He received his early education in a Country School, in Bulter County...

Donald Paul Pangburn

Donald Paul Pangburn

May 3, 2024

Donald “Donnie” Paul Pangburn, age 68, of Northwood, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Donald was born to Milo “Buck” and Beverly (Hicks) Pangburn on December 30, 1955, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He was raised in Northwood, IA and graduated from Northwood-Kensett High School, where he was...

Mildred Rachel Fredricks

Mildred Rachel Fredricks

May 3, 2024

Mildred Rachel (Millie) Fredricks, age 90, of Stacyville, passed away, Friday, May 3, 2024, at Stacyville Community Nursing Home. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Champion Funeral Home in Osage, Iowa with Chaplin Al Polito officiating. Millie was born on February 1, 1934, in McIntire, Iowa. The daughter of...

Shirly Ann Olson

Shirly Ann Olson

Apr 29, 2024

Shirly Olson passed away, Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage, Iowa at 2a.m. (Sunday would have been Shirly & George's Wedding Anniversary!) They were married for almost 65 years! Shirly Ann (Martin) Olson was born: May 15, 1933, in Dows, IA. Her parents were: Eddie & Minnie Martin....

Annamae Michels

Annamae Michels

Apr 28, 2024

Annamae Michels passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Annamae Cornilsen married Joseph Michels June 7th, 1964, to this union 2 daughters were born Cheryl and Teresa they resided in Oelwein She enjoyed collecting Butterfly stuff and Cat figures and spending time with her family . Her grandchildren were the apples...

Kim Crosser

Kim Crosser

Apr 27, 2024

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our dearly loved Kim “Matous” Crosser, 63, of Osage, IA. Kim departed this world on April 27th, 2024, her beloved husband Samuel Crosser was by her side. We were blessed by her entrance to this world on March 10th, 1961 to Joseph “Buzzy” and JoAnn Matous in Waterloo,...

Robert Eugene Detmering Jr.

Robert Eugene Detmering Jr.

Apr 23, 2024

Robert Detmering passed away on April 23, 2024 at Mitchell County Regional Health Center due to complications of congestive heart failure and a short illness with his family at his bedside. Robert was born June 22, 1948 to Marjorie (Mickelson) Detmering and Robert Eugene Detmering, SR in Ft. Dodge, IA. His parents later divorced, and his...

Gary Alvin Schultz

Gary Alvin Schultz

Apr 10, 2024

Gary Alvin Schultz, age 80, of Stacyville, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 27,2024 at St. Ansgar United Methodist in St. Ansgar, with Martha Chancellor officiating. Burial will be in Little Cedar Cemetery in Little...

Betty Fossey

Betty Fossey

Apr 5, 2024

St. Ansgar, Iowa – Betty J. Fossey, age 94, of St. Ansgar, passed away peacefully and went home to the Lord Jesus on April 5, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in St. Ansgar. Betty’s Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday April 12 at the First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar,...

Steven Miles Marsh

Steven Miles Marsh

Apr 3, 2024

Steven Miles Marsh, 60, passed away on April 3, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love. Steve was born on June 3, 1963, at a hospital in San Francisco, California. He was the son of Bruce and Joanne Marsh. He attended St. Ansgar High School and graduated in 1982. Steve grew up in...