Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Webster City, IA and surrounding areas

Max Sylvester

Max Sylvester

Oct 31, 2026

Max Sylvester, 95, of Webster City a long-time area educator who devoted over 50 years to teaching died Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Van Diest Medical Center. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 4, 2026 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Private burial will be in the Nevada Cemetery. Visitation will be from...

Fern Clabaugh

Fern Clabaugh

Oct 26, 2026

Fern Cecilia Faiferlick Clabaugh beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend passed away in Story City on October 26, 2026 at the age of 89. Private family services will be held with Foster Funeral and Cremation Center.

Fern was born to Richard and Grace (McMahon) Faiferlick on September 13, 1937. She graduated from St. Edmond High School in Fort Dodge in 1956....

Dwayne Draper

Dwayne Draper

Oct 24, 2026

Dwayne Draper, 85, of Webster City died at home Saturday, October 24, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Graceland Cemetery, Section 34.  Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with the services. 

Dwayne Harry Draper, son of Harry and Edna (Hoover) Draper, was born December 1, 1940 in Webster City, He graduated...

Denton Emmons

Denton Emmons

Oct 23, 2026

Galen “Denton” Emmons passed away peacefully on October 23, 2026, at the age of 84. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Community Church of Kamrar. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at the church cemetery with lunch to follow. Foster...

Veda Woodall

Veda Woodall

Oct 20, 2026

Veda Woodall, 92, of Webster City died Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Southfield Wellness Community. Per her wishes, no services will be scheduled at this time. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is caring for Veda and her family.

Veda Mae Woodmansee, daughter of Thomas and Theresa (Boehme) Woodmansee, was born July 23, 1934 at the family home in Webster City. She...

Geraldine Fortune

Geraldine Fortune

Oct 19, 2026

Geraldine Fortune, 82, of Woolstock died Monday, October 19, 2026 at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Geraldine Fortune, daughter of Thurlow and Freda (Warbington) Parker, was born April 9,...

Dennis Hagenson

Dennis Hagenson

Oct 19, 2026

Dennis Hagenson, 79 of Webster City died Monday, October 19, 2026 at Van Diest Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2026 at Faith United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22nd at the church. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with caring for Denny and...

Patrick Keane

Patrick Keane

Oct 17, 2026

Patrick Keane, 83, of Webster City died Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Van Diest Medical Center. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center.

Patrick Michael Keane, son of Daniel and Alice (Dagit) Keane, was born April 5, 1943 in Iowa Falls. He graduated from Williams High School in...

Dick Murphy

Dick Murphy

Oct 14, 2026

Dick Murphy, 83, of Webster City died Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at his home. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2026 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with caring for Dick and his family.

Richard Lee Murphy, son of...

Ron Epps

Ron Epps

Oct 7, 2026

Ronald Terrell Epps, age 66, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on October 7, 2026. Ron was born December 4, 1959 to proud parents, Clyde and Brenda Epps, in Houston, Texas. He was the best big brother to Denise Mullis, of San Augustine, Texas. After graduating from San Augustine High School in 1978 he joined the...

Denise Haglund

Denise Haglund

Oct 6, 2026

Denise Haglund, 60, of Webster City died Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at UnityPoint-Trinity Regional Hospital in Fort Dodge. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 9th at the funeral home.

Denise Diane Bakker,...

Carol Hamilton

Carol Hamilton

Oct 5, 2026

Carol Hamilton, 89, of Webster City and formerly of Williams, died Monday, October 5, 2026, at Windsor Manor, leaving a legacy of love for her family and service to her community. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2026, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Webster City. Visitation will be held at the church one hour...

Paisley Grace Banister

Paisley Grace Banister

Sep 28, 2026

Paisley Grace Banister, beloved daughter of Timothy and Emily (Friedman) Banister, was born an angel on September 28, 2026, in Layton, Utah. Private family services will be held with Foster Funeral and Cremation Center. 

Although Paisley Grace's time with her family was far too brief, she was deeply loved, cherished, and eagerly awaited. Her precious life touched the hearts of her...

Barbara Schweppe

Barbara Schweppe

Sep 24, 2026

Barbara Schweppe, 91, of Jewell died on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Mary Greeley Medical Center after spending the week with her family by her bedside. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center. Burial will follow at Graceland Center. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday,...

Richard Andrew

Richard Andrew

Sep 22, 2026

Richard Andrew, 80, of Webster City died Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at his home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2026 at Graceland Cemetery with family officiating. Foster Funeral and Cremation is caring for Richard and his family.

Richard Wayne Andrew Jr., son of Richard and Phyllis (Wahlers) Andrew Sr., was born September 12, 1946 in...

Linda Groves

Linda Groves

Sep 22, 2026

Linda Groves, 86, of Webster City died Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Van Diest Medical Center. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with caring for Linda and her family.

Linda Ann Celsy, daughter...

Victor Jelinek

Victor Jelinek

Sep 17, 2026

Vic Jelinek, 75, of Webster City died Thursday, September 17, 2026. Private family services will be held with Foster Funeral & Cremation Center.

Victor Edward Jelinek, son of Marvin and Mary (Ewing) Jelinek was born August 7, 1951. He graduated from Richland Center High School in Wisconsin. On August 26, 1972, Vic was united in marriage to Marilyn Rust. He owned...

Larry Meyer

Larry Meyer

Sep 15, 2026

Larry Dean Meyer, 80, of Blairsburg passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 am Monday, September 21, 2026 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center. A graveside service will follow at 11:00 am at the Alden Cemetery in Alden.

Larry was born on October 16,1945 at the Hampton Hospital to Lawrence and Iola (Radabaugh)...

Todd Wilson

Todd Wilson

Sep 12, 2026

Todd Allen Wilson, 57, of Webster City, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center. Burial to follow at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18th at the funeral home.

In honor of...

Grant Carlson

Grant Carlson

Sep 6, 2026

Grant Harold Carlson, 61, of Stratford, died Sunday, September 6, 2026. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Stratford Fire Station. Funeral services will also be held at the Stratford Fire Station at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2026. Burial will follow at South Marion Cemetery. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is...