OBITUARIES

1977-2024 Thomas Joseph (T.J.) Redfern, II was born in Guthrie Center on Feb. 15, 1977, to Thomas and Cindy (McCarty) Redfern. He was the youngest of three sons. Growing up, T.J. enjoyed fishing, hunting and being just plain ornery. He graduated from Guthrie Center...

1947-2024 Donna Jean Johnson, 77, daughter of Albert and Inez Nelson, was born May 19, 1947, in Lohrville. She passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines. She married Francis “Frank” Johnson on Nov. 7, 1964, at...

1926-2024 Theodore “Ted” K. Hansen, 97, son of Vernon and Leta Hansen, was born Sept. 13, 1926, in Inglewood, California. He passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at the Guthrie County Hospital, Guthrie Center, surrounded by his loving family. Ted graduated...

1955-2024 Susan M. Hansen, age 69 of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on July 31, 2024.  Susan was born May 21, 1955, in Panora. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Virginia Hansen, of Panora.  She is survived by her sister,...

1937-2024 Rita Jo Halsey, daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Anderson) Paup, was born July 10, 1937, at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll. She died peacefully at the New Homestead in Guthrie Center Aug. 8, 2024, with family beside her. She graduated from Scranton High School...

1943-2024 Craig Alan Ditsworth, 80, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 in Des Moines. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, Aug. 16 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Des Moines Golf and Country Club (1600 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des...

Tim Tyler, 72, of Dallas Center, passed from this life into eternity on June 3, 2024, at his home. His wife, Denise Tyler, 71, passed from this life on Aug. 5, 2024, at Madrid Home in Madrid. A funeral service honoring the life and legacy of Tim and Denise will be...

1940-2024 Judith “Judy” Darlene Nelson, aged 83, passed away peacefully at Pine Acres Facility on Monday Aug. 5, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Judy was...

1924-2024 Mamie Barr Hafner, 99 years and 11 months, was the youngest child of Samuel and Zada (McMerty) Barr. She was born Sept. 2, 1924, in rural Clark County.  She passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the Community Care Center in Stuart. Mamie went to country...

1945-2024 Peggy Kay Simmer, 79, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at Silver Cross Pavilion at Friendship Manor. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2024, at St. James Lutheran Church, 3145 31st Avenue, Rock Island. Visitation will be...