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Charles ‘Chuck’ Smith

January 23, 1940 – March 27, 2020
 
Charles “Chuck” Smith, of Perry, Iowa, a 1958 graduate of St. Cecelia Catholic School in Algona, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020, at MercyOne in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 80. A complete obituary appeared in the April 9 edition of the Kossuth County Advance, but services were delayed due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Janet Fandel

February 10, 1949 – August 14, 2020
 
Janet Marie Fandel, age 71, of Owatonna, Minn., passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. 
A funeral mass will be held Friday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Owatonna. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. before the funeral. Friends may greet the family Thursday, Aug. 13, 5-7 p.m., at the Brick Meger Funeral Home in Owatonna. 

Mary Godfredsen

October 15, 1929 – April 24, 2020
A memorial mass for Mary Godfredsen will be held Saturday, Aug. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Armstrong. Friends and family may greet the family from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the church. Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Armstrong.

Robert Johnson

March 15, 1938 – July 30, 2020
 
Robert Eugene Johnson was born March 15, 1938, on his family farm in Eagle Grove, the son of James Herman and Ruth Emogene (Ulstad) Johnson. He graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1956.

Dale Hannover

February 27, 1941 – July 31, 2020
Dale W. Hannover, 79 of Owatonna, Minn., passed away peacefully Friday, July 31, 2020.
Born Feb. 27, 1941, to Edna (Bruhn) Hannover and Rudy Hannover of Whittemore Iowa, Dale was raised in Whittemore on the family farm. He moved to Algona, Iowa, where his children were born. In the mid-1970s, Dale relocated to northern California. He was a proud member of Operating Engineers Local 3. He enjoyed his work as a blade operator for 37 years.

James ‘Jake’ Pettit

June 20, 1938 – May 14, 2020
 
A memorial service for James “Jake” Pettit, 81 of Lone Rock, will be Saturday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m., at the Lone Rock Shelter House with Pastor Donna Steven officiating. Military honors will be conducted. His family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until time of service at the Shelter House. If there is inclement weather, the service will be held at the Lone Rock American Legion.

Johanna Kettwich Meinders

January 30, 1931 – August 1, 2020
 
Johanna Margaret Kettwich Meinders, 89 years old, passed away on Aug. 1, 2020, at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center, Iowa.

Evelyn Moore

May 16, 1943 – July 31, 2020
Evelyn Moore, age 77 of Humboldt, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020, at her home. Private family memorial services will be Saturday, Aug. 8. A luncheon will follow at noon at Evelyn’s home. The Lentz Funeral Home of Humboldt is serving the family. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

James J. Lichter

April 29, 1939 – August 2, 2020
 
A private family graveside service will be Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, at Calvary Cemetery for James Lichter.
James Joseph Lichter was born April 29, 1939, in Kossuth County, son of Joseph and Marie (Gisch) Lichter. Jim graduated from St. Cecelia’s Academy. While in high school, he built a Ham radio system and communicated with many people in the United States and other countries with the same interest.

Leonard Gregg

February 23, 1935 – July 28, 2020
 
Leonard Gregg, age 85 of Algona, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at MercyOne of North Iowa in Mason City. Private graveside services are Saturday, Aug. 1, at Riverview Cemetery. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing practices will be followed. The Lentz Funeral Home of Algona is serving the family. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Michael Phelps

May 19, 1970 – July 27, 2020
 
After a three-year battle with cancer, Michael Phelps, age 50, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, at Kossuth Regional Health center in Algona, Iowa. He was surrounded by family.

Keith Arlen Brandt

September 10, 1947 – July 26, 2020
 
Keith Arlen Brandt passed away on Sunday, July 26 at the age of 72 following a significant stroke.

Simon T. Henry

August 30, 1976 – July 23, 2020
 
Simon T. Henry, 43 of Burt, died Thursday, July 23, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. A visitation was held Wednesday, July 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona. The family asked that social distancing practices be followed. Family graveside services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 30, at Calvary Cemetery, Algona.

William ‘Bill’ McCarthy

July 20, 1945 – July 17, 2020
 

JoAnne Ferstl

November 20, 1938 – July 24, 2020
 

Ordel ‘Dick’ Dickmeyer

November 9, 1927 – July 23, 2020
 
Ordel French Dickmeyer, 92, passed away quietly in his sleep, Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Britt, Iowa.

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