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04/26/2026

What activities, thoughts or approaches bring happiness?

04/25/2026

John W. “Jack” Streeter, passed away on April 24, 2026, at home in his big chair, due to being 99 years old and tired.

Jack was born Jan. 18, 1927, at a rural home north of Mingo, IA, the son of Carl and Ada (Holeman) Streeter. He spent the first 2 years on the family farm near Ashton Church...

04/23/2026

Joan Carla “Jan” Tolson, 94, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, at the Deerfield Gables Care Center in New Richmond, Wisconsin, under the care of Optage Hospice.

Jan was born on August 13, 1931, in Clinton, Iowa, to Carl J. Diesing and Edith W. Diesing (Grezella). She attended St. Joh...

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04/23/2026

How do you want to be remembered? A great musician, entertainer, or _________?

04/21/2026

A recommended book for all ages, “The Fall of Freddie the Leaf” by Leo Buscaglia explores the delicate balance between life and death.

04/18/2026

"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you." - 1 Peter 5:6-7

04/17/2026

Larry Dean Buchholz of Newton, IA, formerly of Traer, IA, passed away peacefully at his home on November 3, 2022.

Larry was born December 8, 1939, in rural Bremer County, IA to Edwin and Irma (Buhr) Buchholz. He received his education at Frederika Douglas No. 5 Country School through 8th...

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04/17/2026

Billy Dale Boyd, of Kellogg, Iowa, died April 15, 2026 at Grinnell Regional Medical Center, leaving behind a lifetime of memories rooted in love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to his family. Born on May 6, 1963, in McComb, Illinois, Billy was the son of James Eugene Boyd and Linda Lee “Nancy” ...

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04/16/2026

"But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope." - Thessalonians 4:13

04/14/2026

Forget-me-nots are simple and inexpensive activities that families can do together to commemorate their loved ones. Several ideas can be found in the book "Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive" by Alison Gilbert.