Area Obituaries

Lois Elaine (Speer) Poling, 89 of State Center passed away on Thursday, October 2nd at Bethany Life in Story City, Iowa. Lois was born February 23, 1936 to Errol and Beatrice (Hanno) Speer, one of seven children born to this union. Lois studied at LaSalle Extension University and graduated from Marshalltown High School Class of…

Patricia Ann Howe (Hanish), 70, passed away on September 20, 2025, in Taos, New Mexico. Born on August 2, 1955, in Wisconsin, her parents Stosh and Margaret Hanish eventually moved their family to Marshalltown, Iowa, where Pat attended high school and graduated. While in high school, Pat enjoyed swimming and helping her dad with their…

Diane McCoy, age 78, of Sioux City, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at Unity Point Hospital surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life for Diane and David McCoy will be held at Lincoln Valley Golf Course in State Center, IA on Friday, September 26th from 4…

Randall “Randy” Haley, age 68, of Colo, Iowa, passed away on August 23, 2025 in the comfort of his own home under the care of Iowa River Hospice with his wife at his side. Randy Haley was born on October 14, 1956 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was the second of seven children born to…

Cyril Hoover, age 88, of State Center, Iowa, passed away on the morning of July 29, 2025 at State Center Specialty Care surrounded by his family. Private services for Cyril will be held at Hillside Cemetery in State Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Cyril’s name may be directed to his family for a…

David Riemenschneider, 76, passed away on July 15, 2025 at the EveryStep Kavanagh House, following complications from a stroke. David Ray Riemenschneider was born to Howard Ray and Irene (Meier) Riemenschneider. He was a beloved husband of 45 years to Pam Riemenschneider; a proud father to his children, Jamie Riemenschneider, Carey Taylor (Nate), Michele Case,…

With love, laughter, and tears, we celebrate the life of our husband, dad, and papa, Jeffrey Noel Larsen, who left us too soon on May 22, 2025. A true character, he spent 78 years living life with few regrets and always with a story to tell. He was born on January 1, 1947, in Fort…

Mark Ernest Allen, 71, of Grinnell, IA passed away on July 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Mark was born on December 12, 1953, in Grinnell, Iowa, to Ernest and Bettyann (Lafrenz) Allen, and was raised in State Center, Iowa, where he graduated with the Class of 1972. Mark was united in marriage to Jody…

James A Schlesky (Boris) was born on April 12th, 1958 to James D and Charlene (Ness) Schlesky. He grew up in the Clemons area and graduated from West Marshall High School in 1976. He worked for Sundstrand and John Deere briefly but found his passion in carpentry. When he was in High school he excelled…

Florence M. (Obrecht) Honeck, of State Center, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. She passed at the age of 85 on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial has been scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 2025, starting at 10:00 A.M. at the…