April 10, 1936 - January 15, 2025

Carol McGuire, age 88, of Algona, passed away Wednesday Jan. 15, 2025, at her home. Visitation was 4:30-6:30 p.m.  Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona. Mass of Christian burial was 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Divine Mercy Catholic Parish - St. Cecelia in Algona. Carol’s service was livestreamed on St. Cecelia’s YouTube page.

June 21, 1947 - January 15, 2025

Funeral Services for Connie Manus, 77, of Algona, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 24, at the Urbandale Baptist Church in Urbandale. A livestream of the service will be held on the Pence-Reese Facebook page.

A visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 5 – 7 p.m.

Connie’s obituary can be found online at www.pencefh.com

August 6, 1959 - December 26, 2024

December 27, 1925 - January 7, 2025

October 31, 1949 - January 6, 2025

Funeral Mass for Mike St  John was held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish – St  Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona. Burial was held in Calvary Cemetery in Algona. Visitation was from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10 at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

July 22, 1930 - January 2, 2025

Duane Fred Habeger, son of Fred and Charlotte Habeger, was born July 22, 1930, on a farm north of Bancroft.  He attended Bancroft Country School, Ledyard School, moved to Burt in 5th grade and was 16 when he graduated from Burt High School, May 1947. He took short courses in agriculture at Iowa State University.  

June 16, 1939 - December 30, 2024

Joan Mary Loss was born June 16, 1939, in Kossuth County, daughter of Joseph and Alice (Forburger) Krieps. She grew up in Wesley graduating from Wesley High School in 1957. Joan married Merle J. Loss on Aug. 7, 1957, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley.

July 22, 1930 - January 2, 2025

Duane Fred Habeger, son of Fred and Charlotte Habeger, was born July 22, 1930, on a farm north of Bancroft.  He attended Bancroft Country School, Ledyard School, moved to Burt in 5th grade and was 16 when he graduated from Burt High School, May 1947. He took short courses in agriculture at Iowa State University.  

October 7, 1938 - January 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our wonderful mother, Barbara Metzger. She passed away peacefully on Saturday morning Jan. 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at the Good Samaritan Society-Algona.

July 12, 1952 - January 1, 2025

A funeral service for Craig was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burt. Burial was held in St. Luke’s Lutheran Cemetery in Fairville. Visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5 at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Craig Lewis Steven was born on July 12, 1952, to Everett Leonard Steven and Doris Alberta (Genrich) Steven at St. Ann’s Hospital in Algona.

December 4, 1953 - December 30, 2024

Dick Manske passed away on Dec. 30 at Kossuth Regional Health Center after a courageous health battle. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by people who loved him. He was 71 years old. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, and friend who made a lasting impression on everyone he met.

January 10, 1931 - December 20, 2024

Funeral Service for Ordean Kabrick of Bancroft will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at the United Lutheran Church in Ringsted. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church on Saturday prior to the funeral service. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Bancroft with military honors conducted by McKinnon American Legion Post 377.

August 31, 1934 - December 19, 2024

July 4, 1959 - December 17, 2024

November 23, 1928 - December 13, 2024

Alice Mae Luedtke, the youngest child of Ernest and Dora (Manning) Luedtke was born on Nov. 23, 1928, on the family farm in Lotts Creek Township, rural Lone Rock. She was baptized on Dec. 16, 1928. Her sponsors were Alvina Manning and Arthur Luedtke. On April 18, 1943, she was confirmed. Alice passed away on Dec. 13, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Algona at the age of 96 years.