Area Obituaries

Phyllis E. Rasmussen, the seventh and final child born to Ferdinand and Irene (Fear) Rasmussen, came into this world on February 10, 1938 at home in Bronson, IA. Phyllis’ dad passed away in 1942 and her mom was dedicated to raising the children and providing for them. Phyllis grew up in the Bronson area and…

Even though his language would sometimes be a little “salty”, Wally was a kind and very caring individual who was put on this earth for a reason. He was able to save his nephew, Rob, from a raging barn fire. While driving down a country road, he came upon a man in a field trapped…

LuAnn Sue Jackson, daughter of Herbert and Vivian Jackson was born July 15, 1961 at Mount Ayr, IA and passed away October 1, 2022 at Taylor House in Des Moines, IA. Her growing years were spent on a farm outside Kellerton, IA and she received her high school diploma at Grand Valley Community School in…

Philip Alvin Burmeister was born November 14, 1943, in Harlan, IA to Harry and Mena Burmeister. Phil was the youngest of seven children in a family that consisted of twins, a single, triplets and then Phil. He attended all 12 years of school and graduated from Harlan in 1962. Being the youngest of seven, Phil…

David L. Stringham was born on December 4, 1963, to Bill Stringham and Shirley Borland Stringham. Dave chose to make southern Iowa his home during his life with the exception of his time serving in the United States Army after attending school in Mount Ayr. He loved the outdoors whether it was fishing or hunting,…

George Novak, 95 of Creston, IA passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Creston. Pastor Mel Kendall will officiate. Open visitation from 3:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2022 with family…

Mary Lou Letsinger was born August 9, 1937 in Ringgold County, IA to Eileen (Creveling) and Arthur Pedersen. She lived on the farm until her parents divorced where her cousin, Keith and dear friend, Beth Whitson currently live. She moved away during childhood years and returned to Beaconsfield to live with her dad, stepmother, Berneeta,…

John Philip Dukes, 84, was received into Heaven Sunday evening, September 4, 2022. He was at his Spirit Lake home, with his family, when he took his last earthly breath. Phil was born on October 25, 1937, to his parents, John Paul and Veneta Dukes. He grew up on the family farm near Diagonal, IA,…

Mary JoAnn Groves was brought into this world on June 10, 1961 in Kansas City, MO to her parents, Darlene and Walter Groves. Growing up, Mary was raised in western Missouri and attended Orick School District where she then graduated in 1978. Mary loved spending time with family and welcomed all with open arms. She…

Martha Janice Parman, with family and friends at her side, peaceably passed away in Mesa, AZ on August 31, 2022 at the age of 94. She was born June 14, 1928 in Blockton, IA to George and Guelda (Stephens) Moon. Martha lived in Iowa for 33 years—she attended country school and graduated from Blockton High…

Bonnie Sue McHenry Young was born at home in Allendale, MO, in Worth County, on August 8, 1942. She graduated high school at Mount Ayr Community High School in 1960. She furthered her education at Southwest Iowa Community College PNE program where she graduated Salutatorian in 1973. Bonnie worked all her adult life as a…

Doris Marie Crawford, daughter of William (Bill) and Mary Catherine (Dahlgran) Crawford, was born March 15, 1958, in Mount Ayr, IA. Doris graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1976. She became a C.N.A. and worked in nursing homes in Mount Ayr, Carlisle and Pleasant Hill for 23 years. Doris lived most of her life…