OBITUARIES

1947-2026 Charles Kesler, endearingly known as Chuck by his friends and family, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. An afternoon of remembrance for Chuck was held from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the First Christian...

1939-2026 James H. Bohlender, 86, son of Harold and Thelma (Lundstrom) Bohlender, was born April 23, 1939, in Guthrie Center. He passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the New Homestead in Guthrie Center. Jim spent his early...

1943-2026 Sue Arlene Holbrook, 82, daughter of Roger and Arlene (Gillaspy) Templeton, was born June 12, 1943, in Des Moines and entered the presence of the Lord on March 2, 2026. Sue graduated from Grimes High School in 1961. That fall, she attended the University of...

1944-2026 Joyce Ann (Stephenson) Groom, 81, of Panora, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Her visitation will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 2-4 p.m. at Hendersons Funeral and Cremation Care in Des Moines. Her funeral...

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...

1934-2026 Patricia Norine Flynn Caslow, 91, died Thursday, Feb. 19 in Hudson, Illinois. She was born July 30, 1934, in Panora. Her parents were Edward Francis Flynn and Lillian Winifred Dudley Flynn. Pat married her high school sweetheart, Dean Caslow, immediately...

1951-2026 Dennis Forest Kunkle, aged 74, was the son of Forest and Beverly (Sloss) Kunkle. He was born on Aug. 16, 1951, in Iowa and passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines. Denny graduated from Guthrie Center High School...

1940-2026 Jean Bireline, age 85 of Adair, died on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Exira Care Center in Exira. She was born Jean Annette Noland on March 16, 1940, at the Adair Hospital to Charles and Dora (Hall) Noland. She grew up on a farm south of Adair and attended...

1928-2026 Mona Jean (McLuen) Sellman was born on Dec. 11, 1928, to John and Bessie (Dupuy) McLuen in Dale City, Guthrie County Iowa. She passed away on Feb. 17, 2026, at the New Homestead in Guthrie Center. Mona grew up in the Dale City area until they moved to...

1942-2026 Forrest Paul Schnobrich, 83, affectionately known as "Brick" to his friends and family, passed away on Feb. 5, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, leaving behind a legacy of love, wisdom and passion. Born on Nov. 22, 1942, in the small town...