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Howard Thomas

Howard Thomas, 85, of Gladbrook, IA, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Peace Church in Gladbrook. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. A luncheon ...

Marlene Arends

Marlene Arends, 87, of Ankeny, died Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Mill Pond Care Center in Ankeny. A private family graveside will be held at First Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with the services. Marlene Ruth Arends, daughter of Jans and ...

Kathy Dickinson

Kathy Dickinson, 79, of Webster City, died Monday, August 31, 2026, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on September 25 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. A private family burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be on ...

Joan Peters

Joan Peters, 96, of Webster City died Sun., Aug. 30, 2026. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tues., Sept. 8, 2026 at Asbury United Methodist Church with visitation starting at 9:30 am. prior to the service. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center.

LaVerne Bjustrom

LaVerne Leon Bjustrom, age 90, of Webster City passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Foster Funeral & Cremation Center with visitation one hour prior to service. LaVerne ...

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 ...