Douglas Gaer, 76, formerly of Cumberland
Aug 23, 2023
Doug was a humble, gracious man. One cold November day last fall he disappeared into his office and composed the following obituary. He didn’t know he would be stricken with stage 4 cancer just 6 short months later. These are Doug’s own words.
“This is my obituary, written in November, 2022. Unusual, yes, but factual, except for the exit date...
Joann Sickels, 94, of Osceola
Aug 21, 2023
JoAnn Sickels was born August 30, 1928, in Greenfield, Iowa, the daughter of Cecil A. and Bernice E. (Reed) Hamilton. She passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 21, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Ia. at the age of 94.
JoAnn was raised in Filer, Idaho where she attended grade school. She graduated from Greenfield High School...
Charles Anstey, 94, of Massena
Aug 21, 2023
Mass of Christian Burial: Will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Timothy Catholic Church, (Reno) rural Cumberland. Burial will be in the St. Timothy Catholic Cemetery with full Military Graveside Rites By Anita American Legion Post No. 210. A luncheon will be at the church hall following the burial. The Lamb Funeral Home...
Beth Christensen, 94, of Bridgewater
Aug 21, 2023
Funeral and Eastern Star Services: Will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bridgewater United Methodist with burial following in the Witt Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the church following the burial. The Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family...
Fran Shindelar, 81, of Greenfield
Aug 9, 2023
Celebration of Life Services: Will be held at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. 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.
Family Visitation: The family will greet friends on...
Nancy Arterburn, 81, of Fontanelle
Aug 4, 2023
Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenfield with burial in the Fontanelle Cemetery. Pastor Keith Schweitzer 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.
Family Visitation: ...
Ardith Benton, 85, of Greenfield
Aug 1, 2023
Graveside Services: Will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. at the Greenfield Cemetery. Pastor Melinda Stonebraker 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.
Family Visitation: The family will greet friends on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at...
Christopher Hayes
Jul 21, 2023
Services: Per his wishes, no services will be held. A memorial gathering will be announced at a later date.
Chris (Christopher) Scott Hayes was born on January 17, 1972, to James Hayes Jr. and Sharon Hayes [nee King] in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was the first and oldest grandchild for both sides. He later moved from St. Joseph to Lake...
Helen Herr, 94, of Fontanelle
Jul 12, 2023
Funeral Services: Will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle, Iowa, with burial 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 Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences...
Wendell Sheriff, 88, of Greenfield
Jul 11, 2023
Open Visitation: Will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield. 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.
Family Visitation: The family will greet friends on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the...
Frances Gross, 91, of Fontanelle
Jul 5, 2023
Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle, Iowa, with burial 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 Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements. ...
Barbara Joyce Gilmore, 82, of Greenfield
Jun 29, 2023
Services: Per Joyce’s wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held. 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. Memorials may be directed to the Barbara Joyce Memorial Fund, 2187 Highway 92, Greenfield, Iowa 50849.
Barbara Joyce Gilmore was born April 20,...
Frank Marks, 75, of Greenfield
Jun 29, 2023
Graveside Services: Will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at the Greenfield Cemetery with full military honors by the Greenfield American Legion Head-Endres Post No. 265 and V.F.W. Post No. 5357 and at 12:00 p.m. a lunch will be held at the United Methodist Church in Greenfield. Once there has been prayer for the meal and...
Yalanda Clayton, 93, of Greenfield
Jun 24, 2023
Private Family services will be held.
Yalanda Clayton was born October 24, 1929, in Adair County, Iowa, the daughter of Everet and Ada Beulah (Lang) Harshaw. She passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Community Care Center in Stuart, Iowa, at the age of 93.
Yalanda lived in Bridgewater until she was 4 years old and then...
Kate Carl, 89, of Greenfield
Jun 23, 2023
Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Greenfield United Methodist Church with burial in the Greenfield Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the church following the burial. Pastor Melinda Stonebraker will officiate the service. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences...
Jean Henkenius, 96, of Cumberland
Jun 19, 2023
Mass of Christian Burial: Will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Massena with burial in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery. A Luncheon will be at the church following the burial. The Lamb Funeral Home in Massena is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences may be left...
Dennis Edwards, 72, of Orient
Jun 16, 2023
Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Macksburg. A luncheon will immediately follow 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.
Family Visitation: The family will greet friends from...
Jean Reed, 90, of Greenfield
Jun 7, 2023
Funeral Services: Will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Greenfield Gospel Chapel. Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery with a luncheon at the church following the burial. 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: Will...
Doug Teas, 65, of Greenfield
Jun 5, 2023
Celebration of Life: A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Greenfield Bowl in Greenfield, Iowa, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 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.
Douglas Eugene Teas was born on November 7, 1957,...
Darell Biddle, 73, of Greenfield
Jun 3, 2023
Celebration of Life: Will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023, (Darell’s birthday) from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Olive Branch in Greenfield from 4:30-7:00 PM.
Johnnie “Darell” Biddle passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3rd 2023. Darell was born June 23, 1949, to Rev. John & Bessie Biddle at the farm in Lacona, IA. He graduated...
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