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Russell Hill

Russell Joseph Hill, born September 11, 1931, in Williams, Iowa, passed away August 5, 2025, at age 93. He leaves a legacy of service, integrity, and deep devotion to family and community. A 1948 graduate of Webster City High School, Russ attended St. Olaf College before serving in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1958 as a Lieutenant JG and Frogman, earning multiple honors. He went on to earn his law degree from the University of Iowa in 1959, beginning a distinguished legal career that included roles as San Diego, CA district attorney, private attorney, Municipal and District Court Judge, ...

Katie Talbot

Katie Talbot, 53, died at 1:58 PM on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with Stage 4 breast cancer. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com), with a scripture service beginning at 3:00 PM. A Funeral Mass ...

Willis G. Ubben Sr.

Willie Ubben, Sr., 92, formerly of Stratford, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, after a short illness. He had been living in Aurora, Colorado with one of his daughters for the past 3 ½ years. Willis G. Ubben, Sr, was born at home on a farm near Kamrar, Iowa on November 8, 1932, to Walter and Gladys (Johnson) Ubben. He had two younger siblings, Wayne Ubben and Waneta Hall. He graduated from Kamrar High School in 1950, and he began farming with his father. He spent a brief time in the Army and was discharged due to an injury. On June 14, 1957, he married Sharon Kay ...

Tami Pruismann

Tami Pruismann (Flaws), 65, of Woolstock died Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date in ...

Gary Dinsdale

Gary Dinsdale, 82, of Webster City, died on Saturday, August 2, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Asbury United Methodist Church. Following the service, and in keeping with Gary’s wishes, everyone is invited to The Links, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, ...