Obituaries

Julie Ann Anderson, 62

Published by editor on Mon, 02/21/2022 - 9:48am

Julie Ann Anderson passed away February 15, 2022 at 6:50 pm. at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota from SARS-CoV-2 complications. Julie was 62 years old. Family gathered to love and support Julie through live streaming means and in-person visits at her passing. Julie’s Celebration of Life is10:00 am Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the First Baptist Church, 521 Rocksylvania Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa 52601.

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Karen Heitland, 79

Published by editor on Mon, 02/21/2022 - 9:45am

Karen Heitland, 79, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 22 at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls with burial in Union Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be given to the William R Bliss Cancer Center in Ames.

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Brandon Stotser, 35

Published by editor on Mon, 02/21/2022 - 9:43am

Brandon Stotser, 35, of Alden, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at his home in Alden. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Iowa Falls armory with Pastor Steve Hill officiating. Visitation will be an hour before the service. Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

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Carl Heeren, 91

Published by editor on Mon, 02/21/2022 - 9:33am

Carl Heeren, 91, of Hansell, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. He was born on November 30, 1930, in Butler County, Iowa, to George and Ida (Plummer) Heeren.

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Beverly Peterson, 89

Published by editor on Mon, 02/21/2022 - 9:30am

Beverly Peterson, 89, of Alden, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2022 at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Alden United Methodist Church with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour before the service. Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

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Marlys Jean Meyer, 79

Published by editor on Mon, 02/14/2022 - 1:42pm

Marlys Jean Meyer, 79, died Friday, February 11, 2022, at her home in Hampton, Iowa. The immediate family will celebrate her life, and she will be laid to rest beside her husband in Lindenwood Cemetery, rural Geneva.

Marlys was born September 10, 1942, the third daughter of Elmer and Anna Held, in Hampton, Iowa. She graduated from the Geneva Consolidated School in 1960 and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University in 1964. She taught home economics in the Ackley-Geneva school system.

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Marcus Lamoreux, 96

Published by editor on Mon, 02/14/2022 - 12:51pm

Marcus Lamoreux, 96, of Marshalltown formally of Eldora, Iowa passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorial service will be at a later date. The Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family: Marcus Lamoreux memorial ℅ Linn’s Funeral Home 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126.

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John David Sheimo

Published by editor on Fri, 02/11/2022 - 3:03pm

John David Sheimo passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa. Per John’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded and no services are planned. The Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Gordon Brocka, 81

Published by editor on Fri, 02/11/2022 - 8:06am

Gordon Brocka, 81, of Aredale, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at John C. Lincoln Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Gordon Harry Brocka was born on February 5, 1940, in rural Allison, to Harry and Engelena (Wessels) Brocka. He graduated from Hansell High School. Gordon met Marietta Emhoff in high school and they were married on July 19, 1958, in Aredale.

In his younger years, Gordon enjoyed playing pool in local tournaments. He also loved playing his guitar. Throughout his life he also enjoyed fishing, golfing, playing cards, dancing, and traveling.

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Gordon Brocka, 81

Published by editor on Fri, 02/11/2022 - 8:06am

Gordon Brocka, 81, of Aredale, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at John C. Lincoln Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

In his younger years, Gordon enjoyed playing pool in local tournaments. He also loved playing his guitar. Throughout his life he also enjoyed fishing, golfing, playing cards, dancing, and traveling.