1961-2026

Michael Lee Clouse, 65, son of Vernon and Betty (Stewart) Clouse, was born Jan. 22, 1961, in Guthrie County. He passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at his home in Guthrie Center.

Michael graduated from Guthrie Center High School in 1980. Following high school, he worked in Jefferson at a Shelter Workshop. He then worked at the grocery store and Dollar Store in Guthrie Center. On June 16, 1988, he married Brenda Jackson in Guthrie Center, where they made their home. Michael took over the lawn care business from his father, Vernon, at this time. Michael continued working before turning the business over to his son, Curtis, when his health wouldn’t let him continue.

Michael enjoyed fishing and riding his tractor.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Clouse, and son, Curtis Clouse, both of Guthrie Center; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ross; brother, Greg; and sister, Nancy Trumm.

Cremation has taken place, and visitation will be held Friday, July 10, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. at the Twigg Funeral Home, Guthrie Center, with graveside services following at Pleasant Hill (Bowman) Cemetery, rural Guthrie Center.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

1944-2026

Karen (McCool) Anfinson, 81, of Guthrie Center, passed away suddenly on May 7, 2026. She was born Nov. 20, 1944, in Guthrie Center, to John Clark (J.C.) and Ruth McCool.

Karen grew up in Guthrie Center. She attended school there and graduated in 1957. The highlight of her senior year was that her girls basketball team won the Iowa state tournament. Karen was known for her famous hook shot and still holds some scoring records. She was eventually inducted into the Iowa High School Girls Basketball Hall of Fame.

On Dec. 4, 1966, Karen married Rudolf Johnson. This marriage ended in divorce in the spring of 1984. On June 1, 1984, she married Robert Anfinson. They spent most of their married life in Missouri, where they first owned and operated a Dairy Queen and eventually managed a series of motels.

After Robert’s death in 2008, Karen remained in Springfield, Missouri, until 2024, when she moved to Minnesota to be closer to her brother, Robert.

Karen is survived by her brother, Robert, and his wife, Susan, who live in Circle Pines, Minnesota. Karen’s niece, Kristin Walls, and family live in Columbia, Missouri, and her nephew, Dan McCool, and family live in Overland Park, Kansas. Karen’s three step-nieces and step-nephews and their families live in Minnesota, California and Wisconsin.

1940-2026

Edward Simons, 85, of Adair, formerly of Stuart, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, June 12 at All Saints Catholic Church in Stuart. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church in Stuart. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Stuart. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Ed was born on Oct. 24, 1940, to Edward and Mary Catherine (Scharfenkamp) Simons in Carroll. Shortly after, the family moved to the Stuart area. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School until high school, and he graduated from Stuart High School with the class of 1958. After graduation, he attended barber school in Des Moines and made his career barbering in Stuart for more than 30 years. After retiring from the barber shop, he owned and operated a liquor store in Stuart. He also worked at Schildberg Construction.

On Aug. 20, 1966, he was united in marriage to Mary Lee Barnes at All Saints Catholic Church in Stuart. To this union, three children were born: Tracy, Jacqueline and Scott. The family made their home in Stuart. Mary Lee passed away on Oct. 17, 2000. He later married his wife, Margaret in 2003, and the couple made their home in Des Moines before moving back to Stuart and lastly Adair. Ed never knew a stranger and would frequent many events in Stuart. He cherished the time he was able to spend with his family and friends.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Lee Simons; sons-in-law, Patrick McCorkel and David Jones; and nine siblings.

He leaves behind his children: Tracy Jones, Jacqueline McCorkel and Scott Simons; grandchildren: Amber Simons, Courtney Jones, Cassandra Jones, Tyler (Victoria) McCorkel and Dannielle (Chase) Dress; great-grandchildren: Oliver, Henry, Maisie and Payton; wife, Margaret Simons; brothers, Gene (Mary) Simons and Leroy (Joann) Simons; and a host of extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.

1940-2026

David Merrill Stolp, 86, passed away on June 4, 2026, at The Bridges in Ankeny. He was born on May 9, 1940, the son of  Merrill and Geraldine (Richman) Stolp in Rochester, Minnesota.

When he was 5, David’s family moved to Jackson, Minnesota, after his father returned from World War II. As a young man, David (Dave) was active in Boy Scouts where he earned the Eagle Scout award. He enjoyed playing football and basketball in high school and was a member of DeMolay. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1958. After completing his freshman year at Iowa State University, Dave enrolled at the University of Minnesota. 

In 1960, Dave married Janet Nielsen, also from Jackson. After Dave graduated in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Minnesota, he and Jan moved to Jackson where he worked for his father at the Jackson Millwork Company. They raised their four sons in Jackson.

Dave’s professional career was in the millwork and building materials industry in Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska. In addition to Jackson Millwork, he worked for Rodman Industries, Moehl Millwork and Millard Lumber. Dave was president of Moehl Millwork and president of the Millwork Division of Millard Lumber. He was a member of Hoo-Hoo, an international fraternal order of lumbermen.

In 1976, Dave and his family left their hometown of Jackson and moved to West Des Moines, where he worked at Moehl Millwork. Dave was an active committee member in the Boy Scout troop that his sons attended and enjoyed watching his sons compete in sporting events.

When Dave accepted the position at Millard Lumber, he and Jan moved to Omaha, Nebraska. While living there, they converted their one-story ranch home into a stately two-story home. The Omaha World Herald published a feature article on their renovation.

In 2002, Dave and Jan retired and moved into their custom-built lake-front home on Lake Panorama in Panora. As with all of the places they lived, Dave and Jan enjoyed entertaining family, friends and neighbors, creating many happy memories.

After Jan’s death in 2016 as a result of Alzheimer’s, Dave moved to Guthrie Center. In 2023 he moved to the Mill Pond retirement community in Ankeny.

For leisure activities throughout his life, Dave enjoyed doing home improvement projects, reading (Westerns and history were favorite subjects) and playing golf. He served as president of the Jackson Golf Club. He was also active in the Republican party where he served in various volunteer positions in Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa at the county, congressional district and state levels.

Dave became a Mason in 1964 and was a member of the Masonic Lodge 121 in Panora.

Raised as a Presbyterian in Jackson, Dave was a practicing Christian throughout his life. He was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Jackson where he was married. He attended worship services at Lutheran or Methodist churches in West Des Moines, Omaha, Panora, Guthrie Center and Ankeny.

Those left to cherish David’s memory include his sons, Greg (Laurie Kusek) Stolp, Tim (Heidi) Stolp, Jon Stolp and Steve (Maura Theisen-Stolp) Stolp; grandchildren, Kathryn (David Hayman) Stolp, Megan (Ben) Steinheimer, Dylan (Sydney Mock) Stolp, Hannah (Theo) Harris, Samantha Stolp and Jack Stolp; great-grandchildren, Noah Steinheimer, Hayes Harris and Jude Hayman; brother, Rich (Holly) Stolp; and many other loving relatives and special friends.

David was preceded in death by his wife, Janet (Nielsen) Stolp; parents, Merrill and Geraldine (Richman) Stolp; brother, Gary, and sister-in-law, Phyllis (Maguire) Stolp; and daughter-in-law, Lori (Mortenson) Stolp.

No services are planned at this time. Interment will be at the Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Jackson, Minnesota, at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) in memory of Dave and Jan.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

1955-2026

Lonna May Nauman, 71, of Panora, Iowa, passed away suddenly on May 28, 2026. She was born on May 7, 1955, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Irv and Marilyn Gerlich.

Lonna graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines and earned her business degree from the American Institute of Business in 1975. She began her career with the State of Iowa as a court reporter in February 1975 and served in this role for 42 years, working in courthouses across Iowa until her retirement in 2017. She was the youngest court reporter in her profession when she began and the longest-serving when she retired.

She married Kevin Nauman in 1979, and their son, Wyatt, was born in 1986. Lonna and Kevin shared a deep partnership, spending their time together outdoors, in their garden, and at Lake Rathbun, where they found joy in fishing and the quiet mornings and evenings they cherished. Over the years, their home was filled with the love of their dogs. At the time of her passing, Nellie and Suzy Creamcheese were her pride and joy. They brought comfort and companionship to Lonna and her family.

Lonna was known for her presence and devotion to family. She was a loving mother to Wyatt and a devoted aunt to her nieces and nephews. She attended countless sports events, always offering encouragement and support to those she loved.

She is survived by her husband, Kevin Nauman; her son, Wyatt Nauman; her siblings, Jay (Karen) Gerlich and Jule (Ted) Reynolds; and many nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Irv and Marilyn “Molly” Gerlich, and her sisters, Laura Lee Gerlich and Lynn Thornberry.

Services will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Twigg Funeral Home in Panora. Visitation begins at 10 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m. Graveside urn burial will follow at Brethren Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the following charities: 

• Timber Creek Therapies, 2400 Poplar Ave., Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115.
• Happy Doggo: https://www.happydoggo.com/donate
• Maeday Rescue: https://www.maedayrescue.com/

1952-2026

Darrell Carl Shook, 73, of Panora, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at home surrounded by his family, just as he wanted. 

Darrell was born in Guthrie Center to Carl and Lennie Shook on April 3, 1952. He graduated from Panora-Linden High School and was a lifelong resident of Guthrie County. 

A retired farmer, he had also worked for the City of Panora and Des Moines John Deere Works/Ankeny. He married Cindy Marchant in 1971. 

He was a member of Panora First Christian Church, Panora Lions, UAW Local 450, Road Runners Motorcycle Club and ROMEO’s (Retired Old Men Eating Out). He served and volunteered on many committees and boards in and around Guthrie County. 

He is survived by Cindy; daughter, Darnell (Glenn) Blacklock; son, J.R. (Terri) Shook; four grandchildren, Hannah, Noah, Liam and Sean; brothers-in-law, Chuck Varcoe and Craig Peterson; sister, Kathi Maben; and cousins, niece and nephews, plus good neighbors Clifford and Melissa Jensen. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Joyce Varcoe and Lori Peterson. 

Celebration of Life service will be 1:30 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Panora First Christian Church. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Panora First Christian Church and Panora Public Library.

Twigg Funeral Home, Panora, is entrusted with his services.