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Veda Faro

Veda Mae Faro, 84, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026. A celebration of life will be held in her honor on Sunday, July 26, at the Woolstock Community Hall (102 McArthur St., Woolstock) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Richard Williams

Richard Kenneth Williams (Dick), 85, of Blairsburg, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com) is overseeing the arrangements. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 20 at 2:00 pm at the United Church of Christ in ...

Scott Kloppenborg

Scott Kloppenborg, 62, of Webster City died Monday, July 13, 2026 at Mary Greeley Medical Center. Per Scott’s wishes no services will be held at this time. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with caring for Scott and his family. Scott Blaine Kloppenborg, son of Blaine and ...

Emily Smith

Emily Smith, 41, of Fort Dodge, died Monday, July 13, 2026, at her home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Melvin Timm

Melvin Miles Timm, 93, died on July 9, 2026, in Webster City, Iowa. He was born on June 10, 1933, in Blairsburg, Iowa, to Walter and Clara (McPhillips) Timm. He was the second of their six children. Melvin graduated from Blairsburg High School in 1951 and worked at a chicken packing plant before being hired by Western Electric in Des Moines. Soon after he was drafted into the Korean War. He flew to Camp Pendelton for orientation and spent time in California before transferring to Washington and serving as Captain Hanson’s Jeep driver. He spent 2 years in the service. He married ...

Lynne Brinkman

Lynne Brinkman, 66, of Webster City, IA passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City. The family will have a celebration of life at a later date. With honor, Adams Celebration of Life is serving the family.