Creston and Corning, IA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for the Creston and Corning, IA area
Donna West
Mar 24, 2025
Donna Lee (Wilson) West, daughter of Donald Samuel Wilson & Elizabeth Celene (Drorbaugh) Wilson, was born June 29, 1944, in Battle Creek, Michigan. When Donna was just a few days old they moved to the Carolinas where Don was stationed in the Army.
Donna graduated from Lenox High School in May of 1961. She was united in marriage to Dean West....
Robert Mason
Mar 23, 2025
Robert Gene Mason, known fondly as Bob, passed away on March 23, 2025, at his home in Afton, Iowa. He was born on October 27, 1945, in Coffeyville, Kansas. Bob graduated high school in Bushnell, Illinois, with the Class of 1964, and continued his education at Sanburn College in Galesburg, Illinois.
Bob enlisted in the United States Marine Corps immediately after...
David Brownrigg
Mar 23, 2025
Private Memorial Services will be held at a future date.
David Richard Brownrigg was born November 7, 1954 and passed away at his home Sunday, March 23, 2025. Survivors include his wife, Denice Brownrigg of Creston, Iowa; his children: Jennifer (Rob) Wiese of Boone, Iowa; Michael Brownrigg of Creston, Iowa; Melissa Brownrigg of Panama City Beach, Florida and Matthew Brownrigg of...
Richard Shatto
Mar 19, 2025
Richard Edward Shatto was born in Eureka, California on February 7, 1959, the son of Fenton West and Lea Betty (Pelacini) Shatto. Following his graduation from high school, Richard enlisted in the United States Navy and served 9 years active duty. Before locating to Creston several years ago, Richard lived in Florida and California.
Richard is survived by his sister,...
Ronald "Ronnie" Walter
Mar 10, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Walter, the son of Fred and Rose Walter, was born on June 10, 1941. He was raised on a farm in the Prescott area with his five siblings, Carol, Richard, Eldon, Connie, and Lometa. Ronnie’s school years were spent at Prescott Community School where he met the love of his life, Sharon Wynn Walter. The two of...
Carol Shuler
Mar 7, 2025
Carol Jean (Moore) Shuler was born February 25, 1939, in Villisca, Iowa. She was the oldest daughter of Harold Laverne “Pepper” and Frances Loretta (Long) Moore. She attended the rural Frog Pond School and graduated from Lenox High School. Carol passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on March 7, 2025, an emotional moment that fell exactly three years...
Jacqueline "Jaci" Pedrick
Mar 4, 2025
Jacqueline “Jaci” Ann Pedrick, passed away March 4, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends at home. She was born June 20, 1966 in Galesburg, Illinois to James Thomas Hurley Sr. and Patty Louise (Stoher) Hurley.
Jaci married Bruce Duane Pedrick on January 22, 1987 in Ottumwa, Iowa. They lived in the Creston and Prescott area for the last 36 years....
Denny Moore
Mar 3, 2025
Denny Melvin Moore, son of Dean and Vera Evelyn (Cozad) Moore, was born September 13, 1959 in Clarinda, Iowa. Denny passed away at his home in Corning, Iowa, on March 3, 2025 at the age of sixty-five years.
Denny was a dedicated heavy machine operator, known for his skill in working with various private contractors throughout Iowa and Nebraska. He took...
Wilma Brown
Feb 28, 2025
Wilma Marie Brown, passed away on February 28, 2025, at the Clearview Home in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. She was born on January 30, 1932, in Grand River, Iowa, where she spent her early years before eventually moving to Creston. Wilma was a proud graduate of Grand River High School, having finished her studies with the Class of 1951.
For thirty dedicated...
Diane Parker
Feb 25, 2025
Diane Kay Frost Parker, 79, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, surrounded by her three loving children. Born on February 15, 1946, to Eugene and Gladys Bowman, Diane was a woman who cherished life and the people around her. She had an infectious love for others, especially the elderly, and was known for her warmth, kindness, and generosity.
A proud...
Constance "Connie" Marxen
Feb 24, 2025
Constance "Connie" Marxen, born on June 11, 1957, in Watertown, South Dakota, passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Creston, Iowa, on February 24, 2025. Connie was a loving and caring person who touched many lives throughout her journey. Known for her stubborn and tenacious spirit, she built a life that reflected her passion for connection and community, never hesitating...
Mac McKay
Feb 23, 2025
Doras Lester “Mac” McKay, of Bedford, Iowa, formerly Corning, Iowa, died February 23, 2025 at Bedford Specialty Care at the age of 96 years, 6 months and 14 days. Mac was born August 9, 1928 on a farm in Taylor County, Iowa. He grew up around Sharpsburg and graduated from Sharpsburg High School in 1947. He was employed for 33...
Brian E. Mullin
Feb 17, 2025
Brian Edward Mullin passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2025, in Corning, IA, at 67 years of age.
Brian said hello to this world in the midst of a blizzard on April 1,1957, to parents Donald D. Mullin & Patricia Anne (Gillespie) Mullin. He was fourth born, in the middle of eight children. Brian grew up in Creston, Iowa. He attended...
Beth Ann Clark
Feb 15, 2025
Beth Ann Clark, born on December 25, 1962, in Keosauqua, Iowa, passed away on February 15, 2025, at Regency Park Nursing & Rehab of Jefferson, Iowa. She left this world surrounded by her loving family.
Beth Ann dedicated approximately 25 years to her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She provided home health care with Nurses On Call before being employed...
Frances Jane Wirth
Feb 14, 2025
Wirth, Frances Jane, née Bradfield, Age 87
On Valentine’s Day 2025, God chose Frances Jane Wirth to be a special Valentine. Born in Logansport, IN, March 13, 1937 to Thomas and Bess Bradfield, she spent her youth in Central Indiana and Decatur, IL with half-brother James Gibson.
Graduating with the Decatur HS Class of 55’, Jane was best known as the drum...
Dr. Mary Jo Cooley-Hidecker, PhD, MA, MS, CCC-A/SLP
Feb 11, 2025
Mary Josephine Cooley-Hidecker was born December 19, 1958 to Harold Eugene Cooley, Jr. and Mary Lou (Sullivan ) Cooley. Mary Jo entered eternal rest, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the Baptist Health Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of sixty-six years.
Mary Jo attended Corning Community Schools Kindergarten through 12th Grade graduating with the class of 1977,...
June Orth
Feb 11, 2025
Norma “June” Orth, 94, formerly of Creston, passed peacefully in New Brighton, Minnesota, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
June was born June 23, 1930, to John and Alma Bradley in Creston, Iowa. She graduated from CHS in 1948, and retired from General Telephone Company after 30 years of service; she issued most all of the original phone numbers in town. She...
Jimmy L. Flannigan, Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
Jimmy L. Flannigan, Jr. was born on February 13, 1965, on a cotton plantation in Southern Mississippi. He passed away on February 5, 2025, at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston, Iowa.
Jimmy had a varied career. He worked for an oil company offshore as an oil rigger for several years. He also worked on HVAC systems in both Texas and...
Charles Hribal
Feb 1, 2025
Charles Michael Hribal, known to many as Charlie, was born on August 16, 1948, in Creston, Iowa, the son of Joseph Louis and Violet Bernadean (Adams) Hribal. He passed away peacefully at his residence on February 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Charlie dedicated his life to farming, a true passion that shaped who he was. He skillfully raised livestock...
Beverly Dicks
Jan 23, 2025
Beverly Dicks, 84 of Villisca, Iowa entered eternal rest Thursday, January 23, 2025 at her home in Villisca. Memorial Services will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Villisca United Methodist Church, Villisca, Iowa, with Pastor Jenn Van Nostrand and Rev. Gordon Scott officiating. Burial will be in the Villisca Cemetery, Villisca, Iowa. Pearson Family Funeral Service &...
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