Oakcrest Funeral Services

04/10/2026

A funeral Mass for Marilyn Garman, 89, of Algona, will be held Monday, April 13th, at 10:30 AM at Divine Mercy Parish - St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona. The funeral wil be live streamed on the Divine Mercy Parish YouTube page. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. There will be a CDA Rosary star...

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04/10/2026

Lennice Rosalie Harms, born on January 1, 1947, to Maurice and Vernelle (Zwiefel) Bilsborough, was a lifelong member of the Titonka, Iowa, community. She was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church in Titonka. After her marriage, she became a member of the Ramsey Reformed Church, where her fa...

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04/09/2026

Each month, HeartLight Center offers a wide variety of virtual support groups. We’re grateful to share this trusted resource with the families we serve—another way to offer care, connection, and support beyond the service.

These virtual groups offer the added convenience of joining from wherever you are, making it easier to find support in a way that fits your schedule and comfort level. Open drop-in groups create a dependable, non-judgmental space to connect with others.

No matter where you are in your grief journey or how long it has been since your loss, you are welcome to join for community and peer support.

We invite you to explore the calendar to find a virtual group that fits your needs. Learn more and register here: https://heartlightcenter.org/virtual-programs/

04/09/2026

Funeral services for Arlo Heyer will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Burial will be in Olena Mound Cemetery.

Arlo Dean Heyer was born March 23, 1951, i...

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04/08/2026

Have you ever thought about what songs you'd want at your funeral or who you'd like to speak about your life? Preplanning gives you time to consider these meaningful details when you can think clearly and make choices that feel right for you and your family.

When you’re ready, call us at 515-295-3731. We’ll help you get everything in place.

04/06/2026

This week marks one year since the passing of Edna Foth (4/8/25). May she rest in peace.

04/06/2026

Have you considered how you want your funeral to feel for the people who gather?

Years later, people remember how your funeral felt more than any other detail. Like when Uncle Bob tells that story about you that makes everyone crack up through their tears. Or when your favorite song comes on and suddenly everyone's smiling because it's so perfectly you.

Those moments when your personality shines through are what people carry with them forever.

Small touches make all the difference. Your family will treasure having your input on what feels most like you.

04/05/2026

Easter has always been a holiday about gathering, and your family probably has traditions that go back generations. The same ham recipe, the same hiding spots for eggs, the same pew at the same church your grandmother attended. These rituals hold a family together, and they carry the fingerprints of everyone who came before you.

🌺We hope your Easter is full of good food and familiar faces this year. If someone is missing from yours, we're thinking of you.

04/03/2026

When someone dies, families often feel unsure about what to do next, and a funeral helps because it gives everyone a set time to gather and support one another. People remember the person they loved together, and emotions feel a little easier to carry because no one is holding them alone. You don't have to make every decision right away, because we'll sit with you, talk through the options, and help you choose what feels right for your family, whether you're planning ahead or facing a loss now.

03/31/2026

"Can I be buried with my pet?"

Pets are family too, and this question comes up more often than you might think. Some cemeteries allow cremated pet remains to be buried with their owner, while others have restrictions, and a few even have dedicated sections for people and pets together. If this matters to you, talk with us during planning, and we’ll help you find a cemetery that honors that wish. 🐾💙

03/31/2026

🌷 Easter Cemetery Flower Deliveries 🌷
We’re delivering today and tomorrow—just in time for Easter. It’s not too late! We have a few beautiful designs still available, but only one of each remains. Order by April 1 for delivery to local cemeteries, or stop in for pickup.

Take a look below and comment with your design choice to reserve yours. You can also email mary@oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

To view full details, pricing, and service plans please visit:
https://www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com/services/cemetery-flowers

Pricing:
• Saddles – $67.99
• Vase Bouquets – $49.99
• Plastic Vase with Ground Stake – $7.00

03/30/2026

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bill’s name may be sent to his family. The family will then forward a donation to the Algona Raceway to support its ongoing improvements.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona. Funer...

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