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Shirley A. Ptacek, 87

Shirley A. Ptacek, age 87, of Cresco and formerly of Lourdes, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Howard County Regional Health Services in Cresco.

Myrtle Rosonke, 90

Myrtle Rosonke, age 90 of New Hampton, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Raymond James Nelson, 65

A memorial motorcycle ride and service will be held in June for Raymond James Nelson, 65, Charles City, who died Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at his home.
Raymond James, son of Clifford and Racine (Pulse) Nelson, was born Dec. 18, 1955.

Kenneth "Kenny" William Hackman, 75

Kenneth "Kenny" William Hackman, age 75 of Ankeny, formerly of New Hampton, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, in Des Moines.

Duane Wilkens, 70

Duane Wilkens, age 70 of Fredericksburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center.

Mark J. Austin, 54

Mark J. Austin, age 54 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Glenn L. Fenneman, 94

Glenn L. Fenneman, age 94, of Marengo and formerly of New Hampton, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo.

John Robert "Bob" Ballantine, 71

John Robert "Bob" Ballantine age 71 of Harpers Ferry, formerly of Elma, died unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 at his home.

Lona Marie Milligan (Stolz), 73

Lona Marie Milligan (Stolz), 73, of West Des Moines, passed away after a brief fight with cancer on Valentine’s Day evening, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 with her loving husband of 49-years by her side.

John Leroy Kellner, 63

John Leroy Kellner, age 63 of Charles City, passed away Feb. 11, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota after a short battle with cancer. 

Robert James Martin, 78

Robert James Martin, age 78 of Rochester, Minnesota, and formerly of New Hampton, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at his home surrounded by his wife and children. 

Lloyd A. Drewelow, 79

Lloyd A. Drewelow, age 79, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab Center in New Hampton, with his family by his side.

Karla Kae Beckman, 65

Karla Kae Beckman, age 65 of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

William “Bill” Orthaus, 78

William “Bill” Orthaus, age 78, of Ionia, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

Edward "Eddie" Throndson, 87

Edward "Eddie" Throndson, age 87 of Lawler,  died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Richard J. Gerber, 75

Richard J. Gerber, age 75 of Ionia,  passed away on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at his home.

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