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Lynn Smith

Lynn Elaine Smith, 71, passed away peacefully at Regency Care Center in Norwalk, Iowa. Lynn was born December 8, 1954, to Dale and Maxine Steuerwald of Stratford, Iowa. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1974 and later graduated as a registered nurse from Iowa Central Community College. Lynn dedicated much of her life to caring for others. She worked for 18 years at Hamilton County Hospital in Webster City and also worked at the Rolfe Care Center and Stratford Care Center. Lynn married Jeffrey Smith on April 8, 1989. Together, Lynn and Jeff enjoyed a full and happy life. They ...

Wesley Newman

Wesley Newman, 64, of Williams, died Sunday, August 23, 2026. No services are scheduled at this time. Foster Funeral and Cremation is entrusted with caring for Wesley and his family.

Kay Paulson

Kay Paulson, 84, of Webster City, died Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Van Diest Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2026, at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with visitation one hour prior to the service. Kay Frances Kunz, daughter of Elmer and ...

Gary Pruismann

Gary Pruismann, 60, of Stratford died Monday, August 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Foster Funeral & Cremation Center. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2026 at the funeral ...

Keith McCollough

Keith McCollough, 89, of Webster City died Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at Windsor Manor. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2026 at Faith United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Cass Center Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, ...

Melvin O’Connor

Melvin Duane “Doc” O’Connor, son of Melvin C. O’Connor and Mary Margaret Parrish O’Connor was born August 30, 1937 on a farm in Cass Township, Hamilton County, Iowa north of Webster City, Iowa. Grandparents are Charley and Mabel Segar O’Connor and Lyman and Flora Segar Parrish. He ...