All Obituaries

Patricia Ann (Krebs) Licht, 72, of Manson, IA passed away January 11th at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge with her loving family by her side. Born November 23, 1946, in Fort Dodge, IA, she was the oldest daughter of the late Julius and Betty Krebs. Patty graduated from Northwest Webster at Barnum, IA in 1965, then attended nurses training at Saint Catherine’s in Omaha, NE and received her R.N. in 1968. Patty married Morris Licht September 14th, 1968 at St. Thomas...

Beverly Ann Hout was born on November 27, 1941, at Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Vern and Erma (Howard) Hout, Sr. After graduating from Pomeroy High School in 1959, she was united in marriage with Richard Neil Klocko on May 25, 1963 in Pomeroy, Iowa. They made their home in the Knoke area and during that time she worked at Cargill in Fort Dodge. They moved to Knierim in 1972, and Beverly was kept busy with their children. She also worked at the Fort Dodge Messenger, Berry Hearing Aid...

Dale Fitzgerald, 60, formerly of Manson, passed on December 8th, 2018 after an abrupt battle of cancer.  Dale was born on July 1, 1958 in Fort Dodge, Ia.  He graduated from Manson Senior High in 1976.   Funeral services will be held on Sat. Dec. 15 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Manson, with visitation at the church before the service from 9:00 until 11:00.    Dale will be lovingly remembered by his parents Teresa and Bob Sexton of Manson,...

Keith Maurice Keleher was born on July 21, 1931, on the home farm of John and Edna (Peters) Keleher. He graduated from Palmer High School and began farming. After returning from serving in the United Stated Air Force during the Korean conflict he continued farming. He began working for the United States Postal Service, riding the Illinois-Central railroad, sorting mail. He worked at various levels within the Postal Service before retiring in 1991. He continued farming for the next 20 years,...

Jerry Birkey was one of a kind. He was kind, generous, witty, and hilarious, and his hearty laugh was absolutely infectious. He had a big heart and loved unconditionally, always being there for his family and friends and moving mountains for them if that's what was needed. He was born on February 5, 1952 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He lived a full life. He was a proud American who served his country in the Air Force, stationed in Thailand, Omaha, Nebraska, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Wiesbaden,...

No services are planned for Harold at this time.

Paul Eugene Zeka was born at Fort Dodge, Iowa, on January 4, 1954, the son of Floyd and Lois (Keele) Zeka. He graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High in 1972, and shortly after that he met Donelle Kaufman. They were united in marriage on June 26, 1976, at the Manson Mennonite Church. Paul was employed at different jobs through the years, including NAPA in Manson, CalCar in Rockwell City and the West Bend Elevator, where he had to retire from his position as Information Technology...

Doris E. Burmeister was born September 3, 1925, and was raised near Knierim, Iowa. She attended Manson High School and graduated from Fort Dodge High School. She married Leonard “Len” Burmeister on August 27, 1943. She was a devoted mother to Jim and Jan. She helped Len with their farming operation and worked twenty-one years at Knierim/New Co-op. Doris also served as the City Water Clerk and Treasurer, starting in 1980. For a brief period during WWII, she lived near Fort Lewis...

Larry Dean Francis was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on December 1, 1939, the son of Earl and Etta (Krie) Francis. He graduated from Palmer High School, and on September 4, 1960, he was united in marriage with Ramona Johnson at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manson. Larry joined the U. S. Army reserves, and after completing his basic training, returned home to farm with his Father. He continued farming in the Palmer, Pocahontas, and Pomeroy area until he was forced to retire in 2000 due to...

Theodora Jean Schuman age 90 passed away on October 16, 2018 in her home in Roseville, MN. Jean was born September 16, 1928 in Manona, IA to Theodore & Etta (Gossman) Matt. Jean was married to Richard (Dick) Schuman on December 17, 1949. Living most of their married life in Decatur Il. Jean had three major occupations: Starting as a home economist with the IL Power Co, then as a home economics teacher at both Eisenhower High School and Woodrow Wilson Jr High. Then at age 50 she started...