1943-2026 

DeVona Pearl Buchanan, lovingly known as “DeeDee,” age 82, was born on Nov. 8, 1943, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Her parents were Bill and Sandie Stevens. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, DeeDee passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at Edencrest at Kettlestone in Waukee.

DeeDee grew up in South Dakota and Wyoming and graduated from Interstate 35 High School in Truro in 1961. She went on to attend Americana Academy, graduating from beauty school in 1963. On Dec. 20, 1963, she married Edward Buchanan. DeeDee spent the majority of her career owning and operating her own hair salon. She retired when she and Ed moved to Lake Panorama in Panora. They were longtime members of St. Cecilia Catholic Church.

Throughout her life, DeeDee embraced adventure and connection. She enjoyed camping, golfing, snow skiing, water skiing, gardening and traveling alongside Ed across the country. An avid traveler, she proudly visited all 50 states and numerous countries. Above all, DeeDee cherished time spent with her family and friends and fondly treasured the many winters she and Ed spent in Orange Beach, Alabama.

DeeDee is survived by her son, Bill (Malloree) Buchanan of Raphine, Virginia; her daughter, Tonia (Stan) Rouse of Dexter; her grandchildren, Tyler and Tanner Buchanan, and Kyl, John and Katelynn Rouse; her siblings, Sherry (Roger) Mason, Ginny Stevens, Joni (Larry) Nelson and Kelly (Sandy) Stevens; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Buchanan, and her parents, Bill and Sandie Stevens.

Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Panora.  Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at the Twigg Funeral Home, Panora. Burial of her cremains will be in the Conway Cemetery, Conway.

1956-2026

Lee Alan Siedelmann, 69, son of Eldonn and Shirley (Hocamp) Siedelmann, was born Sept. 23, 1956, in Greenfield. He passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at the New Homestead in Guthrie Center.

Lee attended Adair-Casey Schools. Following high school, Lee worked many odd jobs. In 1980, he married Denise Newton in Atlantic. They made their home in Casey. In 1999, Lee started working at Cardinal IG Company in Greenfield. Denise passed away in 2002. He retired from Cardinal IG in January of 2023. For the last 4.5 years, he has made his home in Guthrie Center with his special lady friend, Yolanda Brittain.

Lee loved to gravel traveling, deer hunting, old ford muscle engines, motor sports and music. One of his favorite bands was Godsmack. Lee always made people smile, and he was a friend to all.

Lee is survived by his sons, Jason Hastings of Council Bluffs; Alan Siedelmann and his life partner Katie Huff of Greenfield; and Neal Siedelmann and fiancée Brooke Wilson of Greenfield. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Shelby, David, Ryan, Brayten, Haley, Brynnlee, Macyn, Jaxsyn, Austyn, and Aaron and Pruett Newton; and great-grandson, Jake; sister, Lori Siedelmann and significant other Dwight Lahey of Des Moines; and his special lady friend, Yolanda Brittain of Guthrie Center and all her family; Rose Mellott “mother-in-law tootn twin”; sister-in-law, Olivia “J Widow” and many other brother and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and so many other good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Denise; step-son, Aaron Newton; and brother, J. Randy Siedelmann.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Twigg Funeral Home, Panora. Cremation will follow the services. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial of his cremains will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

1942-2026

Larry Dale James went to be with the Lord in heaven on the morning of Jan. 25, 2026. He was 84 years old. He lived in Casey. He spent the last couple of years staying at the New Homestead in Guthrie Center.

Larry was born to Dale James and Mavadelle Christofferson. Later, he had a sister named Janice. He spent his younger years living with Mavadelle and her husband, Arno Kristofferson. He went to school in Guthrie Center and in Audubon.

Larry joined the Army and spent two years in Germany. While there, he met his wife of 60 years, Gisela. Before coming back to Guthrie Center, they had two daughters, Roswitha (Rita) and Anita. 

Larry had many jobs through the years. He also had a very large family; Rita had three children, Amanda, Allan (Nellie) and Adam (Erin). Anita had a daughter, Andrea. 

Larry also had 12 great-grandchildren: Kaden, Lilly, Taylor, Stella, Faith, Alizabeth, Kaylin, Timothy, Jessie, Madeline, ZynLee and Remy. He also had three stepsisters, Dalen, Susan and Cheryl, and two stepbrothers, Mike and Jeff. He had multiple cousins, nephews and nieces. He had lots of friends and family. 

Larry had many hobbies. He loved fishing, hunting and going on long rides. Everyone who he met became a friend. He also had an ornery side to him. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Anita; and his sister, Janice and her husband, Tommy. Burial of cremated remains will be at a later date at Dalmanutha Cemetery.

1937-2026

Dale Lee Grove, son of Walter John Grove and Hazel Marie (Barnhouse) Grove, was born on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1937, on the family farm, 2½ miles north of Guthrie Center. He was raised alongside 16 brothers and sisters. Dale rode a horse to Seeley No. 7 Country School through the eighth grade before attending Guthrie Center High School, where he graduated in 1955. Following graduation, Dale enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served from 1956 to 1959 at Twenty-Nine Palms, California, as an Artillery Weapons Repairman, attaining the rank of Corporal (E-4). 

Upon returning home, Dale met his beloved wife, Dorothy Marie French. Truth be told, Dale was Dorothy’s school bus driver, and fellow students quickly learned that the first seat on the bus belonged to her. Following Dorothy’s graduation, the two were united in marriage and shared more than 62 wonderful years together.

As the son of a farmer, Dale spent his early years working on the family farm, learning the values of hard work, responsibility, and perseverance. From a young age, he helped with daily chores and was always willing to fix or repair whatever needed attention. His dedication to doing things right was evident throughout his life. Perhaps best illustrated by winning the Pinewood Derby for and with the help of his sons Eric and Daryl and his nephew Eldon, not once, not twice, but four times! When Dale was involved, things were done to perfection; there was simply no other option.

Dale enjoyed working alongside family and friends, remodeling the family home as well as the homes of his children and grandchildren. His unwavering dedication and devotion to family became the foundation of his life and the legacy he left behind, one of service above self. Dale did not raise his voice to seek attention; he was a gentle giant of a man who spoke softly, unless he was cheering at his grandchildren’s sporting events. He was the center of his family’s world and the pillar by which they measured the standard of human kindness. Dale’s dedication to his family, faith and community will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. As he faithfully served his church as an Elder, Trustee and Sunday School teacher of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Guthrie Center and devoted 40 years of service to the Guthrie County Road Department. There was no job he wouldn’t do himself. If Dale asked you to do something, he was right there alongside you. He never shied away from hard work.

Dale is faithfully survived by his wife, Dorothy Marie Grove; son, Eric Lee Grove (Linda) of Guthrie Center and grandsons, Dalton Lee Grove (Kayla) and Spencer Grove (Becca Renslow); daughter, Sheila Grove Kearney (Alan) of Guthrie Center; daughter, Nicole Grove Lyall (John) of Guthrie Center and granddaughters, Erica Grove and Elissa Grove, and great-grandson, Corser; grandson, Colby Dale Grove (Mryia Boodry) and great-granddaughters, Milly, Cora Lee and Ida; and son, Daryl Grove (Marta) of Fayette and grandchildren, Makenna, Gavyn and Brody Grove. He is also survived by his sisters, Beverly Bowman of Des Moines, Patricia (Gary) McCool of Mt. Vernon, and Janice Grove of Jefferson; sister-in-law, Virginia Grove; brother-in-law, Stewart (Mary) French of Jefferson; along with many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law, Richard and Agnes French; infant sisters, Fern Mildred and Mary Joann; sisters, Evelyn (Erven) Pohl, Esther (Wally) Bohlender, Marguerite (Lyle) Pickle, Marie Jarrell Grove, Bethene Phillips, Gladys (Gene) Rasmussen and Beulah (Leland) Andersen; brothers, John (Lillian), Arthur (Jean), Gerry (Fran), Lawrence, Delbert and Jerry Grove; brother-in-law, Max Bowman; sister-in-law, Kathleen (Merle) Whetstone; and his beloved son-in-law, John Lyall. 

1963-2026

Craig Eugene Hastings passed away due to complications from a sudden heart attack on Jan. 21, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on April 8, 1963, in Riceville, a few minutes after his twin brother, Craig came as a surprise to his parents, Verdina and Charles Hastings. 

Craig is survived by his devoted wife, Kerry; his daughters, Corinne and Libby; his parents, Charles and Verdina; his brothers, Curt and Chris (Trudy); and many nieces and nephews. Craig was preceded in death by his brother, Chuck; his grandparents; and relatives.

Craig grew up in Jefferson and was a high school wrestling state qualifier. He went on to wrestle at Buena Vista College where he majored in math and chemistry. During his time at BV, Craig was also student body president, in the school band, and managed to meet and fall in love with his wife, Kerry. Craig went on to get his master’s degree in molecular biology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He spent the majority of his career working for Pioneer Hy-Brid Seed Company, focusing his time on genetic engineering. Research he contributed to was published multiple times throughout his career, and Craig was proud to improve crops in countries that struggled with famine and food insecurity. 

Craig was an avid reader and an advocate for access to education. He spent his free time working with St. Patrick Catholic School in Perry, where his children both attended, as the president of the school board, the secretary-treasurer for the St. Patrick’s Church Foundation, and as a counselor for families seeking financial aid as well as a member of the Des Moines Diocese School Board. Craig believed that anyone and everyone who wanted to learn deserved an education. 

Craig was also a loving father and uncle. He would drop everything to be there for those he loved — all they had to do was ask. From attending every single event for his children to moving them in and out of never-ending apartments, he was always there. He was a seasoned storyteller, known for elaborating on a few details here and there, but he knew how to hold your attention. He loved rules and structure — more than his children or wife enjoyed at times. 

Before succumbing to complications from his initial heart attack, Craig had a few days where he was able to share some final moments with his family. Between funeral home stories and funny memories, he raved about his daughters, his wife and his great, big family that he loved so dearly.

Craig donated organs that saved three lives, made tissue donations that will save countless others, and gave his heart to research. He was generous in life and in death, which brings his family light in the midst of this awful tragedy. 

Craig’s family would like to thank the nurses, first responders and doctors that supported and cared for him in his final weeks. The family would especially like to thank Halli Weddle, Craig’s niece and an EMT who went out of her way to provide him additional care.

“The ones that love us never really leave us.” – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Iowa Public Radio in Craig’s honor.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Perry.  Burial will be at 2 p.m. at the Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson. Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at the Twigg Funeral Home, Panora.