Creston and Corning, IA Obituaries

Jan 3, 2025

Laura Newton, 64 of Creston, Iowa entered eternal rest Friday, January 3, 2025 at her home. As per Laura’a wishes, she will be cremated. A visitation with family receiving friends will be 5 -7 PM, Friday, January 10, 2025 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Creston. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family, to be established....

Jan 1, 2025

Colleen Mae (Mayne) Miller was born on the Mayne family farm on March 23, 1931 to Ruby and Eldon Mayne. Colleen was the 2nd of 4 children. She started cooking at a young age, producing many gourmet mud pies which her brothers refused to eat, and she developed a keen sense of empathy for the animals on the farm, planning...

Dec 30, 2024

Vernon Long, 78, of Afton, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at Greater Regional Health in Creston, Iowa. A private Graveside service will be held in the Graceland Cemetery in Creston. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Greater Regional Healthcare Foundation &/or the Afton Volunteer Fire & Rescue, in care of Pearson Family Funeral Service, 809 W. Montgomery...

Dec 28, 2024

Pete Hass, 75 of Corning, Iowa entered eternal rest Saturday, December 28, 2024 at CHI Health Mercy Hospital in Corning. A Memorial service will be held 11:30 AM, Monday, January 6, 2025 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center. Rev. Tim Maxa will officiate. Family will receive friends from 10:30 – 11:30 AM, prior to the service. Pete will...

Dec 21, 2024

Beth Waddle, 63, of Corning, Iowa passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at her home in Corning. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Saturday, December 28, 2024, with Fr. Livinus Anweting, Celebrant. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Corning, Iowa. Open Visitation will be 3:00 – 7:00 PM, with family receiving friends 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday, December...

Dec 18, 2024

Dec 12, 2024

Stanley Wayne Roberts, born on March 2, 1955, in Corning, Iowa, passed away surrounded by family on December 12, 2024. He was the beloved son of Opal Catherine Roberts and Dale Russell Roberts, who instilled in him a love for farming and strong work ethic from an early age. Stan grew up on the family farm, where he developed a...

Dec 10, 2024

Dorothy (Day) Badgett, 95, passed away on December 10, 2024 at the age of 95. No funeral services will be held at Dorothy’s request. Burial will be in Oakland @ Quincy Cemetery at a later date. Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements. Donations to the Corning United Methodist Church may be given in Dorothy’s...

Dec 6, 2024

Judi K. Loudon, 73, of Norwalk, Iowa, passed away on December 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Born on April 15, 1951, to Paul and Berniece Downing, Judi grew up on the family farm, developing a deep appreciation for hard work and community. She graduated from Creston High School in 1969, a proud member of her class. 

Judi called...

Dec 3, 2024

Marilyn Nelson, 74, of Creston, Iowa passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at the Crest Haven Care Center in Creston. Funeral Services will be 11 AM, Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Lorimor Church of God, Lorimor, Iowa. Pastor Ben Turner and Chaplain Terry Roberts will officiate. Burial will be in the Lorimor Cemetery. Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation...

Nov 30, 2024

Everett Lee Hoskins, 77, of Bridgewater, Iowa passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at his home in Bridgewater. A private Graveside Service was held Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Mt. Etna Cemetery, rural Corning, Iowa. Military Honors were provided by the Iowa National Guard Honor Guard and the Williamson American Legion Post #719. Pearson Family Funeral Service and...

Nov 23, 2024

No Services are planned at this time.

Sandra Louise Mekus was born on May 16, 1942 to Louise (Blades) and Kenneth Hussman in her parent’s home in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised with her older brother Clark and a younger sister Kay. Sandra grew up surrounded by her grandparents, uncles, aunts and numerous cousins. The importance of family became prevalent...

Nov 22, 2024

Donna Driskell, 86 of Creston, Iowa passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 22, 2024. Memorial services will be held 11:30 AM, Friday, November 29, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church of Creston with Rev. Jodi Rushing Officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:30 – 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family...

Nov 22, 2024

Donna Haley, 75, of Corning, Iowa passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at her home in Corning, Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at the Corning United Methodist Church, with Rev. LeAnn Robine officiating. Burial will be in the Oakland @ Quincy Cemetery, rural Corning, Iowa. Open Visitation will be 3:00 – 7:00 PM with family...

Nov 14, 2024

Keith Rex Moore, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa.

Keith was born in Creston, Iowa, on August 13th, 1948, along with twin brother Kenny, the son of Harold Benton and Fama Margaret (Grady) Moore. He was welcomed home by older brother Scott and...

Nov 13, 2024

Bernard (Pete) Riley 93 of Corning IA passed away November 13, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Adams County, after high school graduation he served in the United States Army from 1952-53 during the Korean Conflict. He earned a Combat Infantry Badge and a Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. Upon return from the...

Nov 2, 2024

Nila Edwards, 91 of rural Prescott, Iowa passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at CHI Health Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa. Funeral services will be 11:30 AM, Friday, November 8, 2024 at the Prescott United Church – Disciples of Christ with Rev. Mary O’Riley officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 9:30 – 11:00 AM....

Oct 29, 2024

Larry Johannes, 86 of Massena, Iowa went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Larry, at an early age, placed his faith and trust in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Grace Baptist Church in Corning, Iowa. Pastor Tracy Elwood will officiate. Visitation will be...

Oct 21, 2024

No services are planned.

Melissa Dawn Rahn, the daughter of Norman Leon and Cynthia Jane (Smith) Brown, was born October 2, 1978, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Melissa moved to Iowa from Texas when she was nine years old. She lived three years in Lenox, having lived the past five years in Corning. She married Kenneth Michael Rahn and Kenneth preceded Melissa...

Oct 16, 2024

Judy Beckett, 74 of Corning, Iowa entered eternal rest Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Memorial services will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the Stringtown Community Church. Judy will be laid to rest in the North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Iowa. Family will receive friends at Pearson Family Funeral Service...