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Robert Kuramoto

Dr. Robert Kenji Kuramoto, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, physician, and leader, lived from June 19, 1946, to September 8, 2025. In his 79 years, he enriched countless lives with intelligence, integrity, generosity, humor, and steady love. Known as Bob, Dr. Bob, or BobBob, he will be remembered for his quiet strength and devotion to others. The son of Dr. Isamu and Ayeko Kuramoto, Bob grew up in Webster City, Iowa, where his father cared for the community despite discrimination against Japanese Americans. Bob honored both his heritage and his Midwestern roots. He was a ...

Ted Tomashewsky

Ted Tomashewsky, 86, of Webster City, died Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Van Diest Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 26, 2025, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is ...

Susie Brim

Susie Brim, 76, of Webster City, died Friday, September 19, 2025, at Southfield Wellness Community. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Graceland Cemetery, Section 24. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with the services. Susan Rae ...

Kathrine Kelley

Kathrine Kelley, 90, of Duncombe died Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Van Diest Medical Center. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with caring for the family. Kathrine Sue Gordon, daughter of Delno W. Gordon and ...

Michael Mendez

Michael Mendez, 36, died Sept. 7, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Sept. 20, 2025 at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. with rosary & scripture service to follow on Sept. 19, 2025 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center.

Josephine Fletchall

Josephine (Jo) Virginia Fletchall, 89, of Webster City, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 11, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Webster City with refreshments to follow. Born August 6, ...