Obituaries
Dec. 30, 1961 -
June 23, 2025
CRESCO - Robert “Bob” C. Stamper, 63, of Cresco, IA, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00...
Aug. 1951 - Mar. 4, 2025
ARIZONA - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Sharon "Shari" Friedhoff, in Tucson, Arizona, age 73 on March 4, 2025.
She bravely battled multiple myeloma for the past 14 years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, July...
Donald Webster, 87 of Ames, Iowa passed peacefully in his sleep on June 21, 2025. He was born to Donald and Grace (Lindsay) Webster on January 10, 1938. He was the youngest of five, growing up on a farm just outside Cresco, IA.
Beamer attended school in Cresco, then went on to graduate from Iowa...
Feb. 27, 1952-
June 21, 2025
CRESCO - Kent Steven Cook, 73, of Cresco, formerly of Waverly, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, with his beloved wife Ann by his side.
Kent was born on February 27, 1952, in Osage, Iowa, the cherished son of Henry and Margaret (Stevenson) Cook. He was...
March 12, 1928 -
June 18, 2025
NEW HAMPTON - Francis James Reicks, age 97, of Lawler, IA died Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at New Hampton Nursing & Rehab.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev....
1940-2025
CRESCO- Betty Cleveland, age 84, passed away peacefully in the early hours of June 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born in New Hampton to Orvin and Janette (Haugsted) Knutson. She attended country school and later Crestwood High School. Throughout her life, Betty...
Sept. 13, 1951 –
May 12, 2025
CRESCO- Wayne Riniker, 73, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away on May 12, 2025, at Regional Health Services of Howard County.
It was a sad day in Cresco, but if you knew Wayne, you know he wouldn’t want you to stay sad for long. He’d much rather you share a good story, crack...
June 11,1944-
May 6, 2025
DECORAH - Conrad Clement was born June 11, 1944, to Tag and Irene Clement and grew up on the family farm in rural Newton, Iowa. Conrad died May 6, 2025, at his home in Decorah, Iowa.
Conrad was a 1962 graduate of Newton High School. In 1964, he was united in marriage to...
Dec 29,1946-
May 7, 2025
WATERLOO - Steven Ray Witt, 78, passed away on May 7, 2025, in Rochester, Minnesota. Born on December 29, 1946, in Waterloo, Iowa. A spark of life, music and laughter extinguished too soon, Steve lived a vibrant and full life marked by deep connections, joyful music,...
March 12,1944-
May 3, 2025
RICEVILLE - James Hubka, age 81, of Riceville, IA passed away on Saturday May 3, 2025 at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, IA under the great care of the hospital staff and St. Croix Hospice.
Funeral service was held for James at 12:00 p.m., Saturday,...
