Adams & Soderstrum Family of Funeral Homes

Adams & Soderstrum Family of Funeral Homes Since 1899, we’ve been honored to walk alongside families in their hardest moments.

At Adams & Soderstrum, we’re your neighbors, here with compassion, care, and a promise to treat your loved ones like our own.

Kenneth Neil Cantonwine, age 77, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, with his children by his side at the VA Ho...
02/19/2026

Kenneth Neil Cantonwine, age 77, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, with his children by his side at the VA Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Adams-Soderstrum Funeral Home in Ames.

Ken was born on Jun...

Loren David Wing, age 68, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2025, at his home in Ames, Iowa. He was born in Newton, Io...
02/16/2026

Loren David Wing, age 68, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2025, at his home in Ames, Iowa. He was born in Newton, Iowa, on December 12, 1957, to Loren and Mildred (Maddy) Wing.

Loren graduated from Iowa State University with Bachelor degrees in Dairy Science and Agriculture Education. He...

Karen Vaughn, of Ames, Iowa (formerly of North Oaks, MN) passed away quietly on February 13, 2026. Karen was born in Oel...
02/15/2026

Karen Vaughn, of Ames, Iowa (formerly of North Oaks, MN) passed away quietly on February 13, 2026. Karen was born in Oelwein, Iowa, to Clair and Maxine (Legg) Kraft. She attended Oelwein High School, graduating Salutatorian in the famous “Class of ‘66”. She attended Iowa State University, where she ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dean Russell Walker, who departed this life peacefully on Februa...
02/14/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dean Russell Walker, who departed this life peacefully on February 11, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 72. Living in Boone, Iowa for many years.

Visitation will be held in Dean’s honor at the Adams Funeral Home in Ames, Iowa on ...

Alice M. Mortvedt, age 94, of Ames, passed away on February 13, 2026 at Accura of Ames. Her wishes were to be cremated a...
02/13/2026

Alice M. Mortvedt, age 94, of Ames, passed away on February 13, 2026 at Accura of Ames. Her wishes were to be cremated and a Celebration of Life service will be held this Spring.

Please check back for a complete obituary.

Adam Norman Wickert, a devoted family man, proud veteran, and accomplished engineer, passed away peacefully at the age o...
02/13/2026

Adam Norman Wickert, a devoted family man, proud veteran, and accomplished engineer, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on February 11, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. Born on May 5, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to immigrants Adam and Tabea (Henschel) Wickert, he lived a full life marked by integrity an...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Johnny L. Coder, a beloved father, son, and cherished member...
02/11/2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Johnny L. Coder, a beloved father, son, and cherished member of the community, who left this world on February 9, 2026, at the age of 89 at Deerfield Care Retirement Community in Urbandale, IA. Johnny was born at home in Butler County, near...

Sherald Burdett Sydnes, age 102, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, onFebruary 7, 2026, at Northridge Village...
02/08/2026

Sherald Burdett Sydnes, age 102, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on
February 7, 2026, at Northridge Village in Ames, Iowa. Sherald was born on November 23,
1923, on a farm north of Huxley to Burton and Selma (Hanson) Sydnes. He had two brothers,
Donald and Danny, and a sister, Be...

Mary Lou (Cook) Harrison passed in Ames Iowa surrounded by family on February 6, 2026 at the age of 92. Full obituary a...
02/07/2026

Mary Lou (Cook) Harrison passed in Ames Iowa surrounded by family on February 6, 2026 at the age of 92. Full obituary and Service at First Christian Church in Ames Iowa are pending at this time please check back at a later date for more information.

Rich was born on September 3, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, to William and Irma (Mosebach) Harmon. He graduated from Slater...
02/07/2026

Rich was born on September 3, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, to William and Irma (Mosebach) Harmon. He graduated from Slater High School in 1958, the final class before the school became Ballard. He went on to graduate from Waldorf University in 1960 and later attended the University of Iowa. Rich serve...

Dr. Richard Mansbach, of Ames, IA, passed away on February 5th, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on January 3, 1943 in Brook...
02/06/2026

Dr. Richard Mansbach, of Ames, IA, passed away on February 5th, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on January 3, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY. Richard lived a life dedicated to education and the pursuit of knowledge, leaving an indelible mark on the field of political science. "Atque in perpettuum, Pater. Ave atq...

Karen Kay Wilkins, age 64, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Monroe County Medical Center in Albia, Iowa. Sh...
01/29/2026

Karen Kay Wilkins, age 64, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Monroe County Medical Center in Albia, Iowa. She was born in Ottumwa on August 31, 1961, to Art and Helen (Colwell) McSparen, Karen dedicated her life to helping others as a retired EMT and Certified Nurse's Aide.

Karen...

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