OBITUARIES

1996-2025 Thomas Lee Brooks, a man of courage and remarkable handiness, left this world on Dec. 11, 2025, at the age of 29. Born on Sept. 28, 1996, in Des Moines, Thomas grew into a person who could always be relied upon to lend a helping hand. His final moments were...

1953-2025 Dale Craig Betts was born Oct. 30, 1953, in Richland, Washington, at the U.S. Military Hospital at Camp Hanford to Richard and Lois Betts. Dale was raised on a farm south of Jefferson. He attended Jefferson Community School until graduation in 1972. During...

1973-2025 Joe was born on Nov. 30, 1973, to Danny and Debbie Brooks in Guthrie Center. He tragically passed away on Dec. 6, 2025, at his home in Guthrie Center.  Joe spent about two years in the Army stationed in Fort Stuart, Georgia. After returning home, he worked...

Darrell D Tallman was born in Guthrie Center to Charles Walter and Margaret (Vanderley) Tallman. He passed away peacefully Oct. 10, 2025, in Salem, Oregon, surrounded by family.  Darrell grew up in a small farming community with his parents and nine siblings. He...

1939-2025 Donald L. Hamilton, 86, son of Charles and Ruby (Jensen) Hamilton, was born at home on March 13, 1939, in Hampton. He passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at the Guthrie County Hospital, Guthrie Center. The family moved to Des Moines in 1951, and Don graduated...

1938-2025 Karla Caltrider, 87, of Casey, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Heritage House in Atlantic. Karla Jane was born on May 7, 1938, at the Larson Hospital in Adair, the daughter of Raymond Michael William and Lucille Marie (Hammond) Wesack. She grew up with her...

1939-2025 Lillien Pauline Gilson, age 86, of Guthrie Center, died on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at her home and surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 30, 1939, in Monteith. Lillien is known throughout the community for her quiet servant heart and hard work....

1927-2025 Neva June Langgaard (Brady) born on Sept. 8, 1927, to Harmon O. and Georgia Anna (Passmore) Brady. Neva attended school in Guthrie Center. She enjoyed basketball during her high school days and often told stories of her days of playing. She told of only...

1940-2025 Charles “Chuck” Mason Hawley, 85, son of Merle and Alice (Underwood) Hawley, was born Nov. 7, 1940, in Anamosa. He passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Chuck graduated from Olin High School and Upper Iowa University. On July...

1960-2025 Robin Sue Leib, 65, daughter of Roger and Rose Mary (Heckman) Leib, was born Oct. 12, 1960, in Sioux City. She passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at her home in Panora. Robin graduated from Guthrie Center High School in 1980. She started working at Craft...