Francis "Bud" Kestel, age 87, of New Hampton, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 with his family by his side at home.

Dean E. Hammond, age 78 of Nashua, died Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the Waverly Health Center.

Baby Raul Rodriguez Gonzalez, newborn son of Raul and Yuriana Rodruquez, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 4 p.m.

Nancy A. McIntyre age 57, of New Hampton, formerly of Cresco, passed away at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare surrounded by her loving family May 20, 2017 following a long battle with cancer.A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m.

Daryl Snyder, age 64 of Alpha, died Sunday, May 21, 2017 at his home.A private family service will be held at a later date.

Robert "Bob" Galligan age 53 of Americus, Kansas, formerly of Lawler, died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the Holiday Resort in Emporia, Kansas.A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m.

James Kenneth Rogers, 71, from Denver, died Wednesday, May 11, 2017 of natural causes at the Cedar Valley Hospice House in Waterloo.Services will be from Noon to 5 p.m.

Stephanie R. Downes age 49 of Surprise, Ariz., formerly of Fredericksburg, died Monday, May 8, 2017, at the Boswell Hospital in Sun City, Ariz.A Christian Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, at St.

Richard "Dick" Francis Breitbach, age 87, of New Hampton, died Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after a brief illness.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m.

Ben Lee Cordes, age 77 of Alta Vista, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 unexpectedly at his home.Funeral Services for Ben will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Dr. Lumir Dedic passed away peacefully in his home on May 7, 2017, with his two sons and his great friend and caretaker in the end, Sandra Osborne at his side. Friends may greet the family 4 to 7 p.m.

Barbara Ann Carey, age 68, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at UPH, Allen Memorial Hospital.Barbara was born in New Hampton, on Feb. 8, 1949, the daughter of Donald and Donna (Urness) Waltz.

Simon Jacob Paul, son of Ben and Ashley Paul, was born on Jan. 5, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Born prematurely at 26 weeks and 6 days, he was transferred to the NICU at St.

Geneva Drewelow age 85 of Nashua, died Friday, May 5, 2017 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua with Rev. Bill Nielson presiding.

Delores Felder age 85, of Alta Vista, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at University of Iowa Medical Center in Iowa City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at St.