Larry Erion, 81 Our beloved husband and Dad, Larry Lee Erion, entered God’s Kingdom on August 31, 2025, in the presence of his family and Heavenly Father. Larry was born to Clarence & Lucile Erion on June 14, 1944, in Charles City, Iowa. Larry graduated from the University of Northern ...
Donald Edward Benda, 83, of Tama, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in rural Toledo. Survivors include his children: Tracy Benda, of Seymour, TN, and Terry Benda, of San Pueblo, CA; a granddaughter in Reno, NV; and several nieces and nephews. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Helen Lucht Haynes of Garwin, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025 at the age of 92 at the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon, where she had lived since October 2023. Helen was born to Adolf and Magda Wiggers Lucht on January 24, 1933, on a farm near Garwin, Iowa. Her parents were ...
Funeral Services for Jerry L. Johnston, 80, were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Beacon Christian Church in Conrad, IA. Rev. Tim Freeman officiated the service with special music provided by Pianist Jackie Stevens. Casket Bearers were David Smith, Paul McKibben, Bradley McKibben, Mathew McKibben, Mark McKibben, Michael Johnson and Barry Johnson. Interment followed the service at the Conrad Cemetery, Conrad, IA. Groups in attendance included: Anderson Funeral Homes staff, Iowa River Hospice staff, local Military Honor Guard, MidWestOne Bank Staff, and Farmer's ...
Debra K. Koester, 72, of Gladbrook, IA passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook. Cremation rites have been accorded, and no formal services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com. Debra will be missed by many and is survived by her husband Phil Koester and two sons Kevin and Kyle Koester.
Father Bernard Charles Grady of Marshalltown, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, died August 29, 2025 at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. He was 82. Fr. Bernard ("Bernie") was born December 21, 1942, in Allamakee County Iowa, the second son of Edward and Margaret ...
