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Shirley Mae Erickson

Shirley Mae Erickson

Oct 1, 2025

Shirley M. Erickson, 92, of Boone, Iowa, died on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa.

A visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Carson-Stapp Funeral Home in Ogden, Iowa, with Shirley’s Celebration of Life Service to follow at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Evelyn Lewiston will officiate. Burial will be held...

Mary Ann Meeker

Mary Ann Meeker

Sep 28, 2025

Mary Ann Meeker, 94, of Boone, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Boone County Hospital.

A private family graveside service will be held at Glenwood Cemetery in Ogden, Iowa. Arrangements were entrusted to Carson-Stapp Funeral Home in Ogden.

Mary Ann Barnum was born on August 7, 1931, in Medford, Oregon, the daughter of Joseph and Thelma (Goodlett) Barnum.

She...

Earl Franklin Peterson

Earl Franklin Peterson

Sep 27, 2025

Earl F. Peterson, 89, of Dayton, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Grandview Health Care Center in Dayton.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Dayton. Pastor Kay. Christie will officiate. Inurnment will follow at the Dayton Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour...

Doris Irene Hunter

Doris Irene Hunter

Sep 22, 2025

Doris I. Hunter, 78, of Pilot Mound, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, Iowa.

A private graveside inurnment will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. Carson-Stapp Funeral Home in Ogden is assisting the family.

Doris Irene Hoag, daughter of John and Iva (Blue) Hoag was born on October...

Gerald Russell Anderson

Gerald Russell Anderson

Sep 1, 2025

Gerald R. Anderson, 90, of Ogden, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Westhaven Community in Boone, Iowa.

Funeral services for Gerald will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Community United Methodist Church in Ogden with Rev. Heidi Farmer officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Ogden. A visitation will be held from...

Duane Milton Townsend

Duane Milton Townsend

Aug 30, 2025

Duane M. Townsend, 94, of Ogden, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, Iowa.

Funeral services for Duane will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Ogden. Pastor Christopher Walters will officiate. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Ogden with Graveside Military Rites...

Judith Ann Tonsfeldt

Judith Ann Tonsfeldt

Aug 13, 2025

Judith A. Tonsfeldt, 86, of Ogden, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, Iowa.

Judy’s wishes were to be cremated and there will be no services. Carson-Stapp Funeral Home in Ogden has been entrusted with arrangements.

Judith Ann Phipps, daughter of Russell and Jeanne (Lepley) Phipps was born on August 5, 1939, in...

Carol Jean Claussen

Carol Jean Claussen

Aug 8, 2025

Carol Jean Claussen, 94, went to be with her Lord on August 8, 2025. Carol was born November 22, 1930 in Madison County, Iowa. She attended Earlham Community School, graduating in 1948. Carol then attended the State Teachers College (later named University of Northern Iowa) earning a two-year certificate in Elementary Education. Carol’s life interests were family, church, education and...

Karen Swanson

Karen Swanson

Aug 8, 2025

Karen Swanson, of Dayton, Iowa, passed away at Grandview Care Center on Friday, August 8th, 2025.

Karen was born on September 18, 1944, in Le Mars, Iowa, to Ella and George Willer, and was raised on the family farm outside of Akron. She graduated from Le Mars High School in 1962, and attended the State University of Iowa (now the University...

Jason Alan Sorenson

Jason Alan Sorenson

Aug 5, 2025

Jason A. Sorenson, 52, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

A Celebration of Life Gathering for Jason will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025 in the Banquet Center at Rides Bar & Grill located at 723 South 31st Street in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Please wear...

Bruce Gary Anderson

Bruce Gary Anderson

Aug 2, 2025

Bruce G. Anderson, 87, of Boone, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 8, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Ogden. Pastor Stephen Ude will officiate. Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery in Ogden. Visitation will be Thursday, from, 4-7...

Lori Raymond

Lori Raymond

Jul 29, 2025

Lori R. Raymond, 66, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at her home in Dayton.

A come & go celebration of Lori’s life will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 2-4 p.m., at Carson ~ Stapp Funeral Home in Dayton. For online obituaries & condolences visit: www.carsonstappfuneralhome.com

Lori Renee Thompson was born on November 30, 1958, in Fort...

John Ivan Hill

John Ivan Hill

Jul 28, 2025

John Ivan Hill, 64, passed away suddenly on Monday morning, July 28, 2025, at his home in Ogden.

John’s wishes were to be cremated. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m, Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Boone. Carson ~ Stapp Funeral Home in Ogden is assisting John’s family: www.carsonstappfuneralhome.com

John Ivan Hill was born on April 30,...

Mary Ellen Carlson

Mary Ellen Carlson

Jul 25, 2025

Mary Ellen Carlson, 87, of Ogden, Iowa, passed away on Friday morning, July 25, 2025, at her home.

A funeral service for Mary Ellen will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday July 29, 2025, at Community United Methodist Church in Ogden, Iowa, with Reverend Heidi Farmer officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Ogden. A visitation will be held...

Jeff Lindgren

Jeff Lindgren

Jul 24, 2025

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lee Lindgren, 65, of Ogden, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025.

Born on October 19, 1959, Jeff grew up in Ogden and was a proud graduate of Ogden High School, Class of 1978. During his school years, he was active in athletics and especially excelled in track and field, qualifying for the state meet in the shot put.

On...

Janice Kay Peterson

Janice Kay Peterson

Jul 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Janice Kay (Fohlin) Peterson June 5, 1939 – July 7, 2025

Janice Kay (Fohlin) Peterson went peacefully to her eternal rest on July 7, 2025. Born on June 6, 1939, in Hamilton County, Iowa, to Paul and Gertrude Fohlin, Janice grew up just outside Stratford and remained rooted in the community that shaped her. At the time...

Ray "Gene" Herrick

Ray "Gene" Herrick

Jul 6, 2025

Ray “Gene” Herrick, 89, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at his home in Lehigh.

A come and go visitation for Gene will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Carson ~ Stapp Funeral Home in Dayton. Inurnment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Lehigh. Pastor Kay. Christie will officiate. For online...

Herbert "Herbie" Dittmer

Herbert "Herbie" Dittmer

Jul 6, 2025

Herbert “Herbie” Dittmer Jr, 56, of Ogden, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa.

A visitation for Herbie will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Carson-Stapp Funeral Home in Ogden, Iowa. A celebration of life will be hosted by the Dittmer family at a later date.

Herbert...

Duane Glen Tuel

Duane Glen Tuel

Jul 1, 2025

Duane Glen Tuel, 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Dayton, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Duane was born on October 30, 1952, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to his late parents, Rosetta (Murray) and Ross Tuel Jr.

Duane attended and graduated from Central Webster High School in 1970. Soon after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was...

Donna Erickson

Donna Erickson

Jul 1, 2025

In loving memory of Donna Erickson

It's with full hearts and a few tears that we share the passing of our incredible mom, Donna June Erickson, who left us on July 1st, 2025 at the age of 61. She went peacefully, surrounded by love, laughter, and (as she would've wanted) very little fuss at Mary Greeley Medical Center.

Born on February 25,...

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