Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Webster City, IA and surrounding areas

Susan Allen

Susan Allen

Aug 25, 2016

Susan Elaine Allen, 67, of Blairsburg, died Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the United Church of Christ in Blairsburg. Write a tribute for the family at www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com.

Ryan Peterson

Ryan Peterson

Aug 18, 2016

Ryan Lee Peterson, 39, of San Diego, CA, the son of Roger Lee and Barbara Jeanne Peterson was born on September 20, 1976 in Fort Dodge, IA and passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2016 in San Diego, CA of an intestinal bleeding disorder. He attended Webster City Schools, graduating in 1995 and attended the University of Northern Iowa where...

Avery Jackson

Avery Jackson

Aug 8, 2016

Avery Jackson, 21, of Webster City, died Monday, August 8, 2016 in Fort Dodge from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with Pastor Jeff Flagg, officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 12, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....

Bernard Huisinga

Bernard Huisinga

Aug 8, 2016

Bernard "Bernie" Huisinga, 59, of Webster City, died Monday, August 8, 2016 at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. There are no services at this time. He was 1976 graduate of Webster City High School and a longtime employee of Electrolux. Write a tribute for the family at www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com.

Betty Evans

Betty Evans

Aug 3, 2016

Betty Jean (LaMar) Evans, of Blairsburg, peacefully passed from this life to life eternal at Hubbard Care Center on August 3, 2016 surrounded by family. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, at Foster Funeral Home in Webster City. A mass celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August, 12th at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Webster...

Marjorie Gescheidler

Marjorie Gescheidler

Jul 30, 2016

Marjorie "Pod" Gescheidler, 88, of Webster City, died Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Van Diest Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Craig Blaufuss officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the First Congregational-U.C.C. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is...

Richard Goettsch

Richard Goettsch

Jul 25, 2016

The longtime Webster City Community Schools band instructor Richard Daryl Goettsch, revered for his intellect, patience and kindness, died Monday, July 25, 2016. He was 81. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. at the Foster Funeral and Cremation Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016...

Roger Nerland

Roger Nerland

Jun 23, 2016

Roger Nerland, 66, of Williams, died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with Father Rick Dagit, officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Roger Duane Nerland was...

William Steiner

William Steiner

Jun 22, 2016

William "Sarge" Steiner Jr., 69, of Webster City, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at the Boone County Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with Pastor Mark Eichler officiating. Burial will be held at Cass Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service...

Chubby Smith

Chubby Smith

Jun 18, 2016

Michael "Chubby" Smith, 59, of Webster City, died Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with Father Stephen Meyer officiating. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held at...

Barbara Scott

Barbara Scott

Jun 17, 2016

Barbara Scott, 72, of Stratford, died Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Stratford Lutheran Church, with Rev. Joe Lambert officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2016. Barbara Ann Thompson,...

Mervin Mourlam

Mervin Mourlam

May 22, 2016

Mervin Mourlam, 88, of Webster City, died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Van Diest Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with Pastor Craig Blaufuss officiating. Burial at Graceland Cemetery will follow the services. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. at the...

Gary Claude

Gary Claude

May 20, 2016

Gary Lee Claude, 70, of Jewell, died Friday, May 20th, 2016 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Visitation will be held Wednesday May 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Community Church in Kamrar. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Church in Kamrar with Pastor Peter...

Delores Arends

Delores Arends

May 19, 2016

Delores Arends, 87, of Webster City, died Thursday, May 19, 2016 at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Mike Kroona, officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Foster Funeral and Cremation...

Betty Jansen

Betty Jansen

May 13, 2016

Betty Jansen, 90, of Webster City, died Friday, May 13, 2016 at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Church in Kamrar with Pastor Peter Mueller officiating. Burial at Community Church Cemetery will follow the services. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday...

Donald Cook

Donald Cook

May 10, 2016

Don Cook, 84, of Webster City, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Funeral services will be held at Foster's Funeral & Cremation Center on Monday, May 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Family will be present one hour prior to the service. Donald Alan Cook was born March 29, 1932 in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Cloyd and Wilma (Johnston) Cook. He...

Laverne Bell

Laverne Bell

May 9, 2016

Laverne Bell, 80, of Woolstock, died Monday, May 9, 2016 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center, with Pastor Jeff Flagg officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Laverne Charles Bell was born June 27,...

Frederick Osborn

Frederick Osborn

May 7, 2016

Fred Osborn, 83, of Stratford, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Stratford Specialty Care Center in Stratford. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church in Stratford with Pastor Brian McNamara officiating. Burial will follow the service in Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by the Boone Veterans Council....

Helen Peter

Helen Peter

Apr 29, 2016

Helen Peter, 74, of Stanhope, died Friday, April 29, 2016 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Eichler officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center....

Ruth Koolhof

Ruth Koolhof

Apr 29, 2016

Ruth Angela Koolhof, 91, was born on August 2, 1924 to Andrew and Frances (Dundon) Christeson in Webster City, Iowa. She passed away on April 29, 2016. She was the youngest of six children raised on a farm in SW Freedom Township, Hamilton County near Homer. She attended country school and graduated from Lincoln High School in Webster City in...