Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home & Cremation Services

11/22/2025

We are deeply sorry for your loss and honored to have been able to support your family during such a difficult time. It’s our mission to provide guidance, compassion, and care when it’s needed most, and we’re grateful for the trust you placed in us.
If you or someone you know is facing the loss of a loved one, please know that Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home is here to help with every detail—from funeral and cremation arrangements to memorial keepsakes and pre-planning services.

11/12/2025

Patricia Sternquist, 88, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away at the IOOF Home in Mason City, Iowa, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She had been a resident of the IOOF Home since July 2025.

She was born on February 13, 1937, in Boone, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Hattie (Parish) Rinehart. On...

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11/11/2025

Sherryl Ann (Ellingson) Dighton, age 84, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, at the Israel Hospice house in Ames, IA.

Sherryl was born on September 2, 1941, in Hampton, IA, to Donald and Alice (Akers) Ellingson. She grew up on her family farm with her brother and sister and attended ...

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11/03/2025

Joyce Elaine Bimbi, 83, passed away peacefully at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, IA, on Thursday, October 30, 2025. She was a resident of the Eastern Star Masonic Home since 2023 and had lived in Madrid, IA, for over 60 years.

She was born January 19, 1942, in Ames, IA, the daughter...

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10/31/2025

Christie Ellen Alexander, age 84, of Boone, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone.

Chris and Ivan married in Luther, Iowa, on December 30, 1959. They enjoyed their many trips to the casino in Tama. She may not have won often, but that never s...

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10/30/2025

Amanda Raye Eubanks, 57, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away at Stratford Specialty Care in Stratford, Iowa, on Sunday, October 26, 2025. She had been a resident at Stratford Specialty Care since June 2022. She was born on July 8, 1968, the daughter of Larry Eubanks and Angela (Hank) Rivers.

Am...

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10/20/2025

Gene Lavere Olson, fast pitch softball legend, longtime Hoffman LaRoche foreman, and enthusiastic-but-impatient camper, passed away peacefully at the age of 85. Born on a farm south of Boxholm on August 22, 1940, Gene was one of eight siblings raised by Rudolph and Anna Olson, who clearly believed i...

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10/16/2025

Raymond Dale Crocheck, known as Ray to his friends and family, passed away on October 13, 2025, at Hansen Family Hospital in Iowa Falls, IA. Born on July 24, 1947, in Des Moines, IA, to Robert and Mary (Swyers) Crocheck. He was united in marriage with Charlene Meyeraan at Augustana Lutheran Church i...

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10/15/2025

🌿 Compassion. Care. Guidance. 🌿

At Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home & Cremation Services, we’re here to support families with dignified, personalized services during life’s most difficult times.

Our services include:
✨ Funeral Arrangements
🌸 Floral Arrangements
🕊 Pre-Planning
🔥 Cremation
⚜ Monument Sales

Let our experienced team help you honor your loved one with care and respect. 💙

10/06/2025

Duane Lee Shreve, 61, of Luther, Iowa, passed away on October 1, 2025, at Israel Hospice House in Ames, with his mother and sister by his side. He had fought a courageous battle with cancer for nine years.

Duane, the son of H. Ronald Shreve and Nancy (Adams) Shreve was born in Boone, Iowa, o...

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10/01/2025

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09/26/2025

John A. Doran, age 82 of Boone, IA, died Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Westhaven Community from pancreatic cancer.

John Andrew Doran was born in Boone, IA, on August 4, 1943, the son of Leslie G. and Dollie E. (Mann) Doran. John graduated from Boone High School in 1961 and then studied for...

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