News Headlines for October 30, 2026

GREENE — Dian (Konrad) Hoelscher, 84, of Greene, died peacefully October 27, 2026, following a lengthy illness. In her final days, she enjoyed visits with family and friends at her daughter Christine’s home in Van Meter, surrounded by people whose lives she had helped shape through faith, encouragement and love.

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at Calvary Baptist Church, 312 S. Main St. in Greene. The funeral service will follow at noon, with Pastor Ben Hartwig officiating.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. that afternoon at Deer Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery, 4598 Zinnia Ave., near Carpenter, where Dian will be buried beside her husband, Rodger. No luncheon is planned. Memorial gifts may be directed to the family for future designation.

ROCKFORD — James “Jim” LeRoy Fisher, 60, of Rockford, died October 27, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City. A husband, father of three daughters and proud grandfather, Jim enjoyed making people laugh and sharing time outdoors with those closest to him.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 30, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 21 Third Street NW in Rockford. Visitation will continue at the church Saturday, October 31, from 10 to 11 a.m.

The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with Pastor Chan Gok Kim officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford. Fullerton Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

ROCKWELL — Lon E. Peterson, 83, of Rockwell, died Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus. A longtime truck driver and 1961 Rockwell High School graduate, Lon shared with his wife, Kendra, a love of travel, fishing and cheering on their grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 2, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 502 Second St. S. in Rockwell. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., with Pastor Jason Grunklee officiating. Burial will take place in Rockwell Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family of Lon Peterson.

RUTHVEN — Marvella “Jeanne” Mawbey, 85, of Ruthven and formerly of Madison, Wisconsin, died October 27, 2026, in Ruthven. A West Bend native and U.S. Navy veteran, Jeanne built a life filled with hard work, community service, creative pursuits and a deep affection for animals.

A private family burial will be held at a later date at Sun Prairie Memory Gardens, 1147 Clarmar Drive in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, Jeanne requested memorials to the Dane County Humane Society.

MANLY — Freida Irene Baumann, 91, formerly of Manly, died Monday, October 26, 2026, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Her life spanned decades of farming, raising four sons and making a home in several North Iowa communities.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 31, at Grace Lutheran Church, 302 E. Fourth St., in Hanlontown, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Visitation will take place at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. Inurnment will be at Brush Point Cemetery in rural Hanlontown.

FENTON — Thomas Herman “Tom” Struecker, 77, of rural Fenton, died October 26, 2026, in hospice care after taking part in his final harvest. A farmer and former soil conservationist, Tom balanced a lasting attachment to the land with a curiosity that carried him to every inhabited continent.

No formal services will be held, in accordance with his wishes.

GILLETT GROVE — Cameron Keith Dean, 65, of Gillett Grove, died peacefully October 26, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. From farm work and carpentry to handmade gifts, Cameron found many ways to put his practical skills and creativity to use throughout his life.

A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 426 Railway Street in Gillett Grove. Geelan Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

SIOUX RAPIDS — Kaylee “Scrappy” Nachtigal, 21, of Sioux Rapids, died unexpectedly Monday, October 26, 2026. A Spencer High School graduate studying public relations at Buena Vista University, Kaylee balanced a determined competitive spirit with a caring nature that found expression in friendships, youth ministry and her decision to become an organ donor.

Visitation will be held Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Geelan Funeral Home, 403 11th St. SE in Spencer. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Tylor Sarchet of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Logan Township Cemetery near Dickens.