Louis Manly
May 28, 2026
Louis Frank Manly, son of Lawrence Beatty Manly and Eva Lovetta Milner Manly was born September 2, 1929 in Red Oak, Iowa.
He left this world to go to his eternal home on Thursday, May 28th 2026 at the age of 96 years, 8 months, and 26 days.
Louis graduated from Stennett High School In 1947. He was employed as a farm...
Edward Nelson Jr.
Aug 24, 2026
Edward “Ed” John Nelson, Jr. son of Edward John Nelson Sr. and Grace Loretta Nelson (Barrett) was born December 30, 1939 in Watseka, Illinois. Ed entered eternal rest on Monday, August 24, 2026, at his home in Brooks, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be hosted by the family at a later date. Details will be shared by the family,...
Mary (Frankie) Crozier
Sep 8, 2026
Mary “Frankie” Crozier, 67, of rural Corning, Iowa passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Funeral services will be 11 AM, Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Corning, Iowa. Minister Tim McNeal will officiate the service. A visitation will be held 3-7 PM, Monday, September 14th with family...
John David Linch
Sep 10, 2026
John David Linch, 84, Creston, Iowa passed away on September 10, 2026.
John was born in Ottumwa, Iowa on May 1, 1942 to John Richard and Evelyn (Fletcher) Linch. He graduated from Ottumwa Senior High in 1960. While working for Time Loan in Washington, Iowa, John met Linda at the State Café. They were married on November 5, 1966. To this...
Janelle Wiese
Aug 17, 2026
Janelle Wiese, daughter of Ernest and Bernice (Anderson) Brown, was born August 26, 1953. Janelle entered eternal rest on August 17, 2026, in Spokane, Washington, while visiting family.
Janelle was a graduate of Corning High School, Class of 1971. She was united in marriage to Lyle Wiese on April 28, 1973 at the Christian Church in Corning, Iowa. They spent many...
Steven Mullen
Sep 7, 2026
Steven Michael Mullen of Bridgewater, Iowa, passed away on the Mullen family farm on September 7, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on August 16, 1955, in Corning, Iowa to Charles Edward Mullen and Patricia Ann Mullen (Waters), he grew up near Mt. Etna, Iowa, where he chose to live and farm throughout his life. He graduated from Corning...
Phyllis O'Daniels
Sep 1, 2026
Phyllis Nadine O'Daniels
Phyllis Nadine Sandidge O'Daniels was born in LaGrande. Oregon on June 5, 1943 to Muriel and Joseph Sandidge. Phyllis passed away peacefully at her home on 1 Sep. 2026 at the age of 83. The Sandidge family moved to Independence, MO in the late 1940's and Phyllis attended elementary and secondary school in the Independence, MO school district....
Dennis Loury
Aug 24, 2026
Dennis Eugene Loury, of Afton, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at Clearview Home in Mt. Ayr, Iowa under the care of the Clearview Home staff and EveryStep Hospice. He was born on October 8, 1947, in Osceola, Iowa.
Dennis graduated from East Union High School with the Class of 1965. On September 11 of that same year, he...
Ronda LaJean Katzer
Aug 17, 2026
Ronda LaJean Katzer was born on December 26, 1959 in Greenfield, Iowa. She passed away peacefully in her home on August 17, 2026 after battling a long illness.
Ronda was the daughter of LaVonne Elizabeth Jensen and Eugene Arthur Jensen. She graduated from Bridgewater-Fontanelle High School in 1978 and worked in real estate and a travel agency before spending 26 years...
Mike Grundman
Aug 3, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Michael Grundman
October 5, 1949 – August 3, 2026
CORNING, IA — Michael Grundman, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, community leader, and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 3, 2026, to be with his Lord. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and an indelible mark on the community of Corning, which he proudly...
Donnie Dean Adams
Jul 19, 2026
Donnie Dean Adams passed away peacefully at his home near Mt. Ayr, Iowa, on July 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 22, 1947, Donnie’s life was marked by quiet dignity, hard work, and a steadfast commitment to those he loved.
Raised in Ringgold County, Donnie’s early years were shaped by the values of family and community. He...
Evelyn Dianne Helvie
Jul 16, 2026
Evelyn Dianne Helvie, passed away on July 16, 2026, at the Mt. Ayr Health Care Center in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. Dianne was born to William H. and Dorothy Evelyn (King) Dumler on October 28, 1956, and throughout her 69 years, she touched the lives of many with her kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to family.
Dianne’s life was defined by her...
Lori Shires
Jul 9, 2026
Lori Lynn (Crill) Shires, daughter of Donald Ellwood and Ruby June (Nelson) Crill, was born on September 7, 1959, in Corning, Iowa. Lori lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. Lori took the hand of Jesus on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Though her time here was far too short, her legacy of...
Duane "Shorty" Adamson
Jul 8, 2026
Duane "Shorty" Merrill Adamson, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend, passed away on July 8, 2026, at his home in Cromwell, Iowa. Born on May 24, 1941, in Creston, Iowa, Shorty was a remarkable presence in every room he entered—a man whose restless spirit, unwavering determination, and deep love for his family and community shaped a legacy that will...
Lois Rodman
Jul 7, 2026
Lois Marie Bennett Rodman, age 94 years and 7 months, passed away on July 7, 2026 at Vintage Park, Lenox IA. She was born December 7, 1931 to William Donald and Bernice Margaret (House) Bennett in Platte Township, Taylor County, Iowa. The middle of three siblings, Ivan Warner and Bessie Joan, she grew up attending country school. After 8th grade...
Dora Lee Ray
Jul 3, 2026
A funeral service to honor Dora’s life will be held on July 7, 2026, at 2:30 PM at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Creston, with a livestream available for those unable to attend in person. Following the service, interment will take place at Graceland Cemetery in Creston. Family and friends are warmly invited to join a Celebration...
Robert Aaron Day
Jun 26, 2026
Robert Aaron Day, known affectionately as Bob, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, at the age of 93. Born November 3, 1932, in Afton, Iowa, to his parents Frank Edward and Opal Mercedes (Denly) Day. Robert’s life was a testament to hard work, family devotion, and quiet generosity.
Growing up in Afton, Robert attended public schools...
Ronald Ritnour
Jun 25, 2026
Ron Ritnour, the son of Floyd and Delilah Ritnour, was born on August 14, 1944 in Nodaway, Iowa. He passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026 at his home at the age of 81.
Ron spent much of his life doing what he loved most—caring for the family farm. He was a dedicated farmer for many years and then went on...
Jerry Peckham
Jun 24, 2026
Jerry Frank Peckham was born to Bradford Jay and Melva Norene (Snethen) Peckham in Dog Hollow, Adams County, Iowa. He was raised in Dog Hollow and graduated from Corning High School with the Class of 1956.
On December 28, 1957, Jerry was united in marriage to Karol Kay Houck at the Corning Methodist Church. Following their marriage, the couple farmed near...
Joyce Burkhead
Jun 22, 2026
Alta “Joyce” Burkhead (Cousins), the daughter of Bert and Bessie (Betts) Cousins, was born on January 6, 1941, in Lorimor, Iowa. She passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, in Stuart, Iowa, at the age of 85.
Joyce met the love of her life, Bill Burkhead, while working as a waitress in Des Moines. The couple was united in marriage on...