All Obituaries

Harold John Junkman, 91, passed away at UnityPoint Hospital, Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Monday, November 9, 2020. Private family funeral services are planned for Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. at Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home in Manson. Harold began his career as a salesman at Foley Clothing and worked his way up to ownership. For nearly 70 years he served his community and others making sure people were "Foley Clothed". His passion was never ending. Even in later years...

Gary Lynn Schultz, formerly of Manson, was born to Vic and Betty Schultz on Dec. 16th, 1950 in Des Moines, IA. He passed away suddenly and unexpectedly and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Valentines morning, Feb 14th, 2021. He attended school in Manson, enjoyed and participated in many sports his Jr. and Sr. years of school. After graduating from MHS in May 1969 he enlisted in the Marines for 2 years. After an Honorable discharge from the Marines, he attended ISU in Ames and earned...

John Edward Goeders, or Jack as he was more affectionately known, left this earth to be with his heavenly father on April 3, 2021, after a brief but extremely courageous battle with melanoma. He was born on July 15, 1946 to Eugene “Bud” Goeders and Elizabeth “Betty” (Kelly) Goeders in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Manson. He was the oldest of 5 kids (Randy, Kathy, Karen & Todd). He graduated from Manson High School in 1964 and went on to...

Janice May Larsen was born at Albert City, Iowa, on May 25, 1937, the daughter of Harry and Ella (Degner) Larsen. She attended Varina Elementary School and graduated from Albert City High School. She was united in marriage with Delbert E. Johnson at Newell, Iowa, on October 27, 1962. Janice was employed by the Fort Dodge Messenger for 16 years as one of their delivery people, and later worked at the Manson Good Samaritan Center for 12 years in the laundry and housekeeping departments. She...

Dennis Dean "Moose" Jepsen was born on February 14, 1958, at Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of Wayne and Marilyn (Born) Jepsen. He graduated from Manson High School in 1976, and began working at the Bradley Redi-Mix in Manson. He then went to work on the Hoag Farms and later at American Concrete. After working at American Concrete, he began driving truck for Dale Carlson Trucking, and then for Gary Birkey. Survivors include Misty Tomlinson; his step-children Travis (Missy) Crouse of...

Deborah Jane Wilson was born on December 13, 1946, at Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Dr. Charles Robert and Viola Arvella (Miller) Wilson. She graduated from Manson High School and went on to receive her PhD.  Deborah died at Villa Care Center on March 12, 2021, where she had been a resident. No services are planned at this time.

Donald Raymond Habben was born on August 13, 1933, on a farm near Palmer, Iowa, in Pocahontas County, Iowa, the son of John F. and Alice Marie (Jansen) Habben. He graduated from Manson High School in 1951, and in 1953 began serving his country in the U. S. Army until 1955. After receiving his honorable discharge, he returned to Manson and was employed at Johnson Grocery from 1955 until 1960. He then owned and operated his own grocery store, Don's IGA, until 1970 when he closed it. He...

Bernard Critz, Sr., the oldest of five children of Russell and Mable Lydia Brand Critz, was born June 11, 1928, in Clarke County and died Feb 25, 2021 at his home in Palmer, Iowa. He was 92. He received his education in Clarke County, completed his GED and one year of college in Dallas County, Iowa. He married Glendoris Irene Davenport on June 20, 1954 in Van Wert, Iowa. They became the parents of six children, Gail, Bernard Jr., Dawn, Russell, Sue and Gay. Bernard became a Cummins Diesel...

Anna Kathryne Miller, 91, of Manson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge, IA. A private family funeral service and burial will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Manson, IA. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Anna is survived by children Patricia (Thomas) Ledford of Barnum, IA; Andrew Michael (Rachel) Miller of Rockwell City, IA; Martha (Bernie)...

Joseph Daryle Butcher was born on August 1, 1939, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge, IA.  He was the son of Oscar and Nora A. (Hanson) Butcher.   He grew up on a farm east of Palmer. His education included attending country school until 2nd grade, then he attended Manson School through 7th grade. At that time, he transferred to Palmer Public School and graduated in 1959.  Daryle served in the National Guard Airforce Reserves. He then worked at Woodruff Evans...