By Kelly Terpstra
sports@nhtrib.com
Louis David Dowd, the son of Derek and Amanda Dowd, gained his heavenly wings on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024.
Delbert Lechtenberg, age 85 of New Hampton, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
Merlyn Zipse, age 78, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at his winter home in Dade City, Florida.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the New Hampton City Cemetery.
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Mary Catherine Link, age 103 of Elma and formerly of Ionia, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at Colonial Manor in Elma.
Genevieve “Ginny” Ann Buechner Lynch, age 80 of Athens, Georgia, died on Friday, Feb. 1, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. She spent her final days at home, surrounded by her loving family.
