AMES — Katie Gruening, 85, of Ames, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023. The full obituary can be found at https://www.ames monument.com/obituaries/

BENNIE M. SNIDER Bennie M. Snider, 88, of Webster City, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Richmond, VA, where he was currently living with his daughter. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Lighthouse Ministries in Fort Dodge. Visitation ...

ACKLEY — Melvin H. Uhlenhopp, 87, of Ackley, passed away February 9, 2023. Per Melvin’s wishes, there will be no services. Memorials can be directed to the family: Myrna Uhlenhopp, 803 Butler, Apt.# E4, Ackley, IA 50601.

David “Wizard” Russell Ward, 76, of Webster City, died on Thursday, December 15, 2022, Visitation will be held on February 18, 2023, from 1:00-3:00 PM at Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com) in Webster City.

GOWRIE — Carl Lincoln Stueland, the son of Leonard and Irma (Adson) Stueland, was born on June 30, 1952, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was raised on a farm south of Thor. Carl passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Aspire Nursing home in Gowrie, Iowa, at the age 70 years. He was preceded in ...

Dennis Thompson, 75 of Ames formerly of Jewell died Monday, February 6, 2023, at Independence Village in Ames. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Elim Lutheran Church in Randall. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the funeral at the ...