August 8, 1941 - January 12, 2021

James Allan Urbatsch of rural Osage, Iowa, passed away in his 80th year on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, after surviving COVID-19, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center while under Hospice Care. He was the second child, after brother Gene, of Wilbur and Pearl (Bublitz) Urbatsch. He will be remembered for his hard enterprising work, integrity, and love of family. Private Family Graveside Se ...

February 21, 1926 - January 10, 2021

Robert Mayer died on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home. Private Family Services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 @ Visitation Catholic Church. Burial will be at Visitation Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Robert was born to Art and Frances (Meyer) Mayer in Mitchell County. He attended Visitation Catholic School ...

November 2, 1951 - January 9, 2021

Michael Gregory Dieterich, 69, of Burlington, Iowa died peacefully at the Great River Health System Hospice Home in Burlington on Saturday, January 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife. Mike was born November 2, 1951, in Mason City, Iowa, as the second son to Fred and Ardis (Maakestad) Dieterich. Mike was baptized and confirmed at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, Meroa. He was raised on the ...

June 11, 1939 - January 8, 2021

Dixie Lee Deets, age 81, of Mason City died Friday, January 8, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa. She spent her last hours surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. Due to Covid-19, private family services will be held Friday, January 15 at 1:00 pm at Champion Funeral Home, Osage, IA, with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. Dixie was born in Wells, Minnesota on June 11, 1939 ...

October 6, 1923 - January 6, 2021

St. Ansgar, Iowa Raymond Leroy Borcherding, age 97 of St. Ansgar, Iowa passed away peacefully Wednesday January 6, 2021 at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Society. A private family funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. On Monday, January 11, 2021 at the First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar with Rev. Christopher Staley officiating. Burial will take place at St. Ansgar Cemetery following the servic ...

December 12, 2002 - January 6, 2021

Glenn Lee Van Sabben, 18, of Northwood, Iowa passed away at his home on January 6, 2021. Glenn was born on December 12, 2002 in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Michael and Amy. Waiting at home was his big sister Taylor. Glenn was a senior at Northwood-Kensett High School. During his short time here, Glenn made an impression on so many people. He had a way to make you smile. Glenn always wan ...