October 26, 1944 - January 5, 2022

While serving in the Army, Phil fought against vector-borne diseases and worked in medical entomology throughout southeast Asia, and in the US. He was honorably discharged after 20 years, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. Upon his retirement, he and his wife moved to St. Ansgar, Iowa. Phil dedicated his retirement to advocating for and honoring veterans from all wars- writing articles abo ...

September 20, 1921 - January 17, 2022

George William Grundel, 100, of Northwood, died on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at United Methodist Church, St. Ansgar with Pastor Susan Thomas officiating. Burial will be at the Woodbury Cemetery, Lyle, Minnesota. Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on ...

November 16, 1932 - January 19, 2022

Mary Lou Diederich, age 89, of Osage, died peacefully Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at her home in Osage surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2022 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Osage with Rev. Cindy S. Krause officiating. Burial will be at the Osage Cemetery in Osage, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 10:00 a.m. ...

November 2, 2021 - January 13, 2022

Giana Jo Ketelsen, daughter of Ryan and Stephanie Ketelsen, died peacefully in her daddy’s arms and into the arms of Jesus, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota on January 13th, 2022 at 9:05 a.m. Giana was born November 2, 2021 and though her time may have been brief in this world, she made such a huge impact on so many that are left behind to cherish her memories. Her d ...

January 22, 1930 - January 9, 2022

Barbara A. Chisholm- Halladay, 91 of Osage, IA, died on January 9, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Father Raymond Burkle officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at the church with a rosary at 4:00. Barbara Ann ...

July 4, 1946 - December 30, 2021

Joseph Carl Nitardy, 75, died peacefully on December 30, 2021 at Stacyville Community Nursing Home. He was born July 4, 1946 at home in St. Ansgar, IA, son of Rudolph and Marie Nitardy. As a child born with special needs, Joe remained at the family farm, living a quiet, simple and remarkably independent life. Although his opportunities were limited, Joe embraced and thrived on what he ha ...