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Patrick Croy

Patrick Croy, 75, of Webster City, died Sunday, August 17, 2025. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Friday, August 22, 2025, at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center.

Alton Crim

Alton Crim, 95, of Webster City, died Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2025, at American Legion Post #191 in Webster City followed by a time of fellowship with family and friends. Foster ...

James Myers

James Myers, 87, of Stratford, formerly of Webster City, died on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Stratford Specialty Care. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com), in Webster City. Funeral Service will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday, ...

Ann Crosby

Ann Elaine Sonerholm Crosby, Stanhope, passed away on Thursday, August 7th, 2025, at Israel House in Ames, after a short illness. Ann was born August 18, 1945, in Webster City to Melvin and Ione (Enderson) Sonerholm. She grew up attending Stanhope school prior to consolidation and then South Hamilton, graduating in 1963. She attended Wartburg College for her first year, then transferred to Iowa State University, majoring in English and graduating in 1967. After meeting in 4-H and dating for 5 years, Ann and Lon Owen Crosby were married on August 5, 1967, and moved to Purdue University ...

John Ray Shelton

John Ray Shelton, 80, of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Saturday July 19, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1945, in Fort Dodge, IA, to Merle Shelton and Arlene (nee Doolittle). John is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Barbara (nee Russell). His dear siblings Jane (James) Clark, Martha ...

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, ...