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Dr. J.W. Purtzer, 99, of Greenfield

Dr. J.W. Purtzer, 99, of Greenfield

Jun 4, 2024

Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, (his 100th birthday) at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenfield United Methodist Church.  Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery with full military graveside rites by the Greenfield American Legion Head-Endres Post No. 265 & Post No. 5357. A luncheon will follow the burial at the church.   Pastor Melinda...

Richard DeVore, 77, formerly of Massena

Richard DeVore, 77, formerly of Massena

Jun 3, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial: Will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Massena where Richard began his Catholic faith. Burial will be in the Victoria Township Cemetery, south of Massena with full military honors. A luncheon will be at the church following the burial at the church where family and friends...

Jeff "Swampy" Thomsen, 60, of Cumberland

Jeff "Swampy" Thomsen, 60, of Cumberland

Jun 3, 2024

Funeral Service: Will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cumberland Community Building in Cumberland with burial following in the Greenwood Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the Community Building following the burial.  Pastor Casey Pelzer will officiate the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Massena is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online...

John Welsch,  77, of Fontanelle

John Welsch, 77, of Fontanelle

May 31, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial: Will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Greenfield.  Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery with full military graveside rites conducted by the Greenfield American Legion Head-Endres Post No. 265 and V.F.W. Post No. 5357 and the Army Military Funeral Honors.  Father Phillip Bempong will...

Gordy Hutchinson, 86, of Greenfield

Gordy Hutchinson, 86, of Greenfield

May 25, 2024

Per Gordy’s wishes, there will be no services.   There will be a private burial in the Fenton Township Cemetery in Lone Rock, IA.  

Gordon Lloyd Hutchinson, of Greenfield, Iowa, was born on March 1, 1938, in Kossuth County Iowa, son of Lloyd & Emma Hutchinson.  Gordon died at his home on May 25, 2024, at the age of 86.

Gordy grew...

Lee Williamson, 70, of Greenfield

Lee Williamson, 70, of Greenfield

May 21, 2024

Celebration of Life Services will be held at the Greenfield Country Club on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

A Life Well Lived

William Lee Williamson was called to his maker by the tragic Greenfield tornado on May 21,...

Micheal Jensen, 73, of Greenfield

Micheal Jensen, 73, of Greenfield

May 21, 2024

Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle with burial in the Greenfield Cemetery. Full military graveside rites will be conducted by the Greenfield American Legion Head-Endres Post No. 265 and V.F.W. Post No. 5357.  A luncheon will follow the service at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle....

Dean Wiggins, 78, of Greenfield

Dean Wiggins, 78, of Greenfield

May 21, 2024

Funeral Services:  Will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenfield, Iowa, with burial following in the Greenfield Cemetery.   A luncheon will be held at the church following the services.  Pastor Dr. Keith Schweitzer will officiate the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional...

Pam Wiggins, 77, of Greenfield

Pam Wiggins, 77, of Greenfield

May 21, 2024

Funeral Services:  Will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenfield, Iowa, with burial following in the Greenfield Cemetery.   A luncheon will be held at the church following the services.  Pastor Dr. Keith Schweitzer will officiate the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional...

Delores Havens, 89, of Greenfield

Delores Havens, 89, of Greenfield

May 20, 2024

Funeral Services: Will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle with burial in the Greenfield Cemetery.  Dr. Tim Piearson will officiate the service.  A luncheon will be held at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle following the burial.   The Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the...

Danny Brawe, 66, of Massena

Danny Brawe, 66, of Massena

May 12, 2024

Celebration of Life Services:  Will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Massena.  A luncheon will be held at the church immediately following the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Massena is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left to the family at to be www.lambfuneralhomes.com. 

There will...

Mark Lents, 60, of Greenfield

Mark Lents, 60, of Greenfield

May 11, 2024

Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenfield United Methodist Church.   A luncheon will immediately follow the service at the church.   Pastor Melodee Carstens will officiate the service.   The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left to...

Jack Brown, Sr., 82, of Greenfield (formerly of Fontanelle)

Jack Brown, Sr., 82, of Greenfield (formerly of Fontanelle)

May 10, 2024

Funeral Services: Will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle with burial in the Fontanelle Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the Lamb Funeral Home following the burial.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left to the family...

Douglas Rice, 57, of Juneau, Alaska (formerly of Fontanelle)

Douglas Rice, 57, of Juneau, Alaska (formerly of Fontanelle)

May 7, 2024

Time of Funeral Change from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Funeral Services: Will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle with burial in the Fontanelle Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the Hotel Greenfield following the burial.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements....

Frances Standley, 81, of Creston (formerly of Greenfield)

Frances Standley, 81, of Creston (formerly of Greenfield)

May 7, 2024

Frances Standley passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston. 

Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield with burial in the Greenfield Cemetery.  Pastor Steven Broers will officiate the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of...

Irma Jacobson, 94, of Greenfield

Irma Jacobson, 94, of Greenfield

May 6, 2024

Funeral Services: Will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle with burial following in the Fontanelle Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the church following the burial.    Pastor Steven Broers will officiate the service.   The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements....

Marty Mills, 84, of Cumberland

Marty Mills, 84, of Cumberland

May 5, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial: Will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, rural Cumberland with burial in the St. Timothy’s Catholic.  A luncheon will be at the church hall following the burial.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Massena is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left to...

Donald Winter, 93, of Fontanelle

Donald Winter, 93, of Fontanelle

May 4, 2024

Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle with burial in the Fontanelle Cemetery.  Full military graveside rites will be conducted by the Fontanelle American Legion Carlson Post No. 247.  A luncheon will be held at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle following the burial.  ...

Larry "Zoomer" Westphal, 70, of Fontanelle

Larry "Zoomer" Westphal, 70, of Fontanelle

Apr 20, 2024

Funeral Services: Will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle with burial in the Fontanelle Cemetery.  Pastor Steven Broers will officiate the service.  A luncheon will be held at the church in Fontanelle following the burial.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences...

Joyce Tucker, 79, of rural Bridgewater

Joyce Tucker, 79, of rural Bridgewater

Apr 17, 2024

Funeral Service: Will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Greenfield.  Father Phillip Bempong will officiate the service.   The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com. 

Open Visitation:  Friends may call at the St. John’s...

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