Ellen Webber, affectionately known as the “Queen of Orange,” passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the age of 58, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and vibrant spirit.

Donald Leo Schwickerath, age 87 of New Hampton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

William “Bill” Zubrod, age 90 of New Hampton, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, from natural causes surrounded by his loving family at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

Donald William Pankow, age 88 of Cedar Falls and formerly of Decorah and Cresco, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Western Home in Cedar Falls.

Troy Lyn Hannemann, age 49 of Las Vegas, passed away Tuesday Feb. 13, 2024 at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas.

A non-denominational Celebration of Life will be held at noon, Saturday March 16, 2024, at La Paloma Chapel.

Leonard Shatek, age 94 of Elma, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

Susan Mary (Arens) Stagg, age 68 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, died suddenly, but peacefully, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024,  at United Hospital after a five-year battle with cancer.

Robert Richard Thran, age 94 of Nashua, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at Waverly Health Center in Waverly.

Sally Joann Meyerhofer, age 75 of New Hampton, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.

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.

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. 

Steven L. Brase, age 63 of rural Plainfield, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, at UnityPoint-Allen Memorial in Waterloo.

Steve was born on Feb. 17, 1960, in Charles City, the son of Lorenz and Wilma (Shipp) Brase.