All Obituaries

Willa Mae Taylor, 77, of Eagle Grove, Iowa, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, surrounded by her family. Willa was born December 28, 1948, in Omaha, Nebraska. She is preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Pauline Sommerfeld. She is survived by her husband and the love of her life, Phill Taylor, with whom she shared 24 years of marriage and who will carry her memory with him every day. She also leaves behind her two daughters and their families: Tia King and her husband J.D. of ...

     Susan (Susie) Kaye McKern was born February 10, 1949 in Ames, Iowa to parents Mary Connolly McKern & Arthur “Bud” McKern. She died on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Clarion Wellness Center in Clarion, Iowa. A Celebration of Life gathering will be Friday, May 22, 2:00pm at Foust Funeral Home, 1115 SW 2nd Street, Eagle Grove, Iowa. Burial and reception following.      Susie was a very active and vigorous child, always on the move. This served her ...

    Steven Duane Lindstrom, the son of Donald and Frances (Yoder) Lindstrom, was born on July 18, 1955, in Webster City.   He was raised and educated in Eagle Grove, graduating with the “Class of 1973”.  Steve enlisted in the United States Navy and served for 4 years.     Steve owned his own painting business for years along with working for Farmland, AGP, Chantlands and Mertz Engineering throughout his ...

 Elwood “Dutch” Charles Hiveley, the son of Lloyd and Elizabeth (Bennett) Hiveley, was born on May 22, 1933, in Fort Dodge, Iowa.   He was raised and educated in Lehigh.       On November 26, 1966, Dutch was united in marriage with Carol Amy Weflen. The couple had one daughter, Elizabeth.       While he did not attend traditional services, Dutch was a person of quiet faith and will be remembered for his kind spirit. He ...

Carol Amy Hiveley “Weflen”, the daughter of Walter and Nellie (Beightol) Weflen, was born on May 21, 1948, in Powers Lake, North Dakota.   She was raised and educated in Webster City.       On November 26, 1966, Carol was united in marriage with Elwood “Dutch” Hiveley. The couple had one daughter, Elizabeth.       Carol was a member of the Lighthouse Ministries Church in Fort Dodge. She enjoyed sewing, ...

Joe (Joie) Ray Skinner was born January 27, 1931, in Goldfield, Iowa, to Roland W. and Nellie (Hinton) Skinner. He graduated from Goldfield High School with the “Class of 1948”.  He attended Electronics, Radio and Television School in Omaha, and worked for the Boeing Aircraft Company, Wichita, Ks in 1949.  Joe proudly served his country in the Korean Conflict as a member of the 2nd Infantry Division, U.S. Army.  Upon his honorable discharge, he attended the ...

Charlene "Chuckie" Korslund of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, died on April 14, 2026. Charlene Faye Keim was born August 13, 1929, in Davenport, Nebraska, to Ray Charles and Edna (Lambert) Keim, and baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church. In 1942 she moved with her family to New Windsor, Illinois, graduating from high school there. She spent two years at Monmouth College in Illinois (where she embraced her new nickname "Chuckie"), then transferred to Iowa State College. ...

Lois Josephine Thul was born on January 27, 1936, to Luther and Bernice (Ness) Holm, in Fort Dodge, Iowa.   She was raised and educated in Eagle Grove graduating with the “Class of 1954”.      In her year book was written “With a diamond on my left hand and joy in my heart from Eagle High I gladly depart” That was Lois’s sentiment when she graduated. She was eager to begin her adult life by marrying Keith Dean (formerly of ...

Ronald Lee Busick, 77, of Titusville, FL, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. Born on August 25, 1948, in Clarion, Iowa, Ronald proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force for 20 years, 4 years active duty and 16 years in the reserves. He had a distinguished career as a Quality Assurance Inspector of satellites and rockets at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station for 22 years. He was known for his professionalism, dedication, and integrity. Outside of work, ...