Creston and Corning, IA Obituaries

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

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...

Oct 8, 2024

Brett Wayne Larkin, the son of Rick Russell Spainhower and Carla Rae (Downey) Beavers, was born May 29th, 1967 in Creston, Iowa. Brett entered into eternal rest on October 8th, 2024 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa at the age of fifty-seven years.

Brett graduated from Creston High School with the Class of 1985. Soon after graduation, Brett moved...

Oct 6, 2024

Garry Schooling, 81, of Red Oak, Iowa, formerly of Corning, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Red Oak Rehabilitation Center, Red Oak, Iowa. Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 11, 2024, at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center, with Rev. Jessica Paulsen, officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Rose Cemetery, rural Corning, Iowa. Open Visitation will...

Oct 4, 2024

Dorothy Armstong, 84, of Corning, Iowa passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at Corning Specialty Care. No services are planned at this time. Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family. Memories and condolences may be left on-line at pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Dorothy Mae Armstrong was born May 29, 1940, in Iowa...

Oct 3, 2024

No Services are planned.

Dixie Walton, 70, of Corning, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at her home in Corning. A Gathering will be held at a future date at the funeral home. Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center of Corning is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family, to be determined. Condolences and memories...

Sep 24, 2024

Sep 24, 2024

Jennifer Verlea Walters, the daughter of Dewey and Verlea (Sands) Carpenter, was born on December 21,1957 in Red Oak, Iowa. Jennifer passed away on September 24, 2024, with her two children by her side. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center. Rev. Mary O’Riley will officiate. The...