Obituaries

Rex Christensen

Published by editor on Fri, 11/28/2025 - 11:04am

Rex Arnes Christensen passed away peacefully at home on November 26, 2025. Rex was born at the Ogden Hospital on February 16, 1941, to Paul and Fern Christensen joining brother, Roger Christensen. He grew up on the family farm and attended Ogden Community Schools as part of the Class of 1959. After high school he attended Iowa State College for engineering and went on to join his family as part of the legacy of Highway Farms raising crops, turkeys and hogs. Rex was also a dedicated member of the Army National Guard for ten years.

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Emily Anderson

Published by editor on Sun, 11/23/2025 - 12:46pm

Emily Anderson of Story City, Iowa passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025 at Mary Greeley Medical Center. She was 88 years old.

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Kent Jones

Published by editor on Sun, 11/23/2025 - 12:44pm

Kent L. Jones, 73, of Ogden, Iowa, passed away at his home on Friday, November 21, 2025. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

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Marci Lass

Published by editor on Fri, 10/31/2025 - 10:54am

Marci Kay Lass, 67, of Ogden, Iowa passed away peacefully on October 26th, 2025, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa.

Marci Kay Bargenquast was born on October 4th , 1958, in Des Moines, Iowa. Marci grew up in her early years in Indianola, Iowa. The family moved to Boone around 1968, where she lived through her teen years. Marci graduated from Boone High School with high honors.

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Thomas Schall

Published by editor on Sun, 10/26/2025 - 12:41pm

Thomas C. Schall passed away at his home in Sahuarita, Arizona, on Monday, October 20, 2025.

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Richard Schmidt

Published by editor on Tue, 10/21/2025 - 2:55pm

Richard “Smitty” Schmidt, 86, of Ogden, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Accura Healthcare in Ogden.

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Mary Meeker

Published by editor on Sun, 10/05/2025 - 12:11pm

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Donna Muench

Published by editor on Sat, 08/23/2025 - 8:07am

Donna (77) passed away due to a sudden illness surrounded by loving family.

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Dorothy Rothfus

Published by editor on Mon, 08/18/2025 - 9:04am

Dorothy Ann Rothfus, 98, of Woodward, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at King’s Gardens Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes.

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Carol Claussen

Published by editor on Mon, 08/11/2025 - 9:40am

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 quilting.