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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.

04/13/2026

James Robert “Jim” White, 71, of Newton, Iowa, passed away on April 6, 2026, at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House.

Jim was born on November 15, 1954, in Newton to James W. White and Elizabeth A. (Harlow) White. He attended Newton schools and later furthered his education at DMACC, where he...

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04/11/2026

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." - Isaiah 41:10

04/09/2026

Surround yourself with positive people.

04/07/2026

William Joseph Gragg, the son of Marvin Joseph and Elizabeth Ann (Williams) Gragg, was born September 1, 1972, in Newton, Iowa. He attended the Newton Senior High School.

William worked at TRS roofing for many years with a specialty for hot mopping, and was a forklift operator at Hackert’s w...

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04/05/2026

Charles Allen Taylor, of Sully, Iowa, passed away on April 1, 2026, at MercyOne in Des Moines at the age of 82.

Born on March 30, 1944, in Newton, Iowa, Charles was the son of Walter Edward Taylor and Alice Mary (Johnson) Taylor. He grew up in Newton and graduated from Newton Senior High Sch...

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04/04/2026

“The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing… not healing, not curing… that is a friend who cares.” - Francis Bacon

04/03/2026

"She'd not known grief would come in waves, brought on by the smallest of things. Nor had she realized that ordinary acts of living would continue even after the loss of a love, and that it would remain possible to get caught up in the moment of a simple pleasure before remembering." - Tess Hardwick