Creston and Corning, IA Obituaries

Mar 19, 2022

Bernadette “Bernie” Lynch of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 19, 2022, at the Monroe County Hospice House in East Stroudsburg. She had been in treatment for colon cancer since 2020. She was born Mary Bernadette Lenz to John F. Lenz, and Mary Mack Lenz on November 20, 1952, in Corning, Iowa, where she and her brother Charlie grew...

Mar 19, 2022

Betty Ashenfelter, 89 of Corning, Iowa entered eternal rest Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Corning Specialty Care. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, March 25, 2022 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Corning. Pastor Mary O’Riley will officiate. Visitation with Family receiving friends will be 9:30-10:30 Friday, prior to the service. A private interment will be...

Mar 15, 2022

“There was one cow that was so tame that I would ride her into the barn to be milked.” The boy's everyday farm skills would blossom into a love of cars, hunting, fishing, and family. We will miss the daily “good morning” and “good night” texts, fist bumps, and stories. Gordon Aubrey “G.B.” Bills, 87, of Creston passed away March...

Mar 14, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Wertz May was a loving mom, grandma, and friend. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 14, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Crestmoor Country Club, 1801 W. Townline St., Creston, IA. with family receiving friends from 1:30-3:00 PM. Memorial contributions...

Mar 9, 2022

David L. Moffitt, 63 of Creston, Iowa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at EveryStep Hospice House in Creston. Memorial contributions may be directed to EveryStep Hospice House. No services are planned. David L. Moffitt, the son of Carroll LaVerne and Vera LaVerne (Weesner) Moffitt, was born July 8, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised and...

Mar 7, 2022

H.W. (Bill) Shuler was born January 27, 1938, and grew up on a farm South of Corning, Iowa. He was the son of Myron and Gladys (Brown) Shuler. He entered into rest March 7, 2022, at the age of 84 years. Bill attended rural country school and graduated from Corning High School. Bill married Carol Moore, his high school sweetheart,...

Mar 2, 2022

Steve Nicholas, 75 of Prescott, Iowa entered eternal rest Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at EveryStep Hospice House in Creston, Iowa. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Monday, March 7, 2022 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Creston. Pastor Lauri Greenlee of the Lenox United Methodist Church will officiate. Open visitation from 9 AM-1 PM, Monday with family...

Mar 1, 2022

Harry Neil Walters, 50 of Creston, passed away on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022, at his residence. Celebration of life services will be Thursday, March 10th, 2022 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Creston, Iowa. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 9th from 4-7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials will be directed to the family to...

Feb 28, 2022

Frederick “Fred” Earl Abell, 82, of Cromwell, IA died Monday, February 28, 2022, at his home. Celebration of life services will be Friday, March 4, 2022 at 2:30 PM at the Cromwell Congregational United Church of Christ. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, prior to the service. Rev. Mary O’Riley will officiate. Private burial at the...

Feb 27, 2022

Wilma Coleen Schafer, 84, of Prescott, Iowa, died Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Vintage Park Apartments Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family. Memorial Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Prescott United Church Disciples of Christ. Reverend Mary O’Riley will officiate. The family will greet friends during a luncheon in the church fellowship hall following...

Feb 27, 2022

Mark Hynnek, 64, of Brooks entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at his home. A Graveside Service will be held  at 11:00 A.M.,. on Friday, September 15, 2023, in the Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa.  Fr. Sylvester Okoh will officiate. A Mass of Christian Burial Service was previously held.******In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Mark’s...

Feb 26, 2022

Jane Cooper, 79, of Nodaway, entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at CHI Mercy Hospital in Corning. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Corning. Pastor Jennifer Van Nostrand will officiate. Burial will follow in the Nodaway Cemetery in rural Nodaway. The family...

Feb 24, 2022

Carolyn Ann Fritz, 76, of Corning passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Corning Specialty Care. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com. Carolyn Ann Fritz, the daughter of Clifford Martin and June (Cobb) Yearington was born on October 21, 1945 in Corning. She attended Corning Public...

Feb 24, 2022

Larry was born January 8, 1934 near Bridgewater, Iowa in rural Adair County, the son of Cecil Irwin and Violet Lettie (Means) Antisdel. He graduated from Prescott High School with the Class of 1952 and married Virginia Ruth Bauer on June 4, 1953 in Prescott, Iowa. Larry enlisted in the United States Army in May 1954. He served 21 months...

Feb 21, 2022

Ruth F. Jackson, 102, formerly of Creston, passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2022 at Iowa Methodist Hospital West in West Des Moines, Iowa. Ruth was born on a farm northwest of Creston, Iowa on August 19, 1919 to Ed and Mary (McCornack) Fils. She grew up on the family farm and walked to Spaulding Center #5 School before attending...

Feb 18, 2022

Barbara Gail Thomsen, 81 of Creston, Iowa passed away on February 18, 2022 at the Creston Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 12, 1941 in Sioux City, Iowa to the late Elmer and Mary Sanders. She graduated from Bishop Heelan High School in 1959. After graduation, she attended Wayne State Teacher's College for one year...

Feb 16, 2022

Linda Rulla, 74 of Creston, Iowa entered eternal rest Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at EveryStep Hospice House in Creston. Private graveside services will be at Graceland Cemetery in Creston. Memorial contributions may be directed to EveryStep Hospice House in Creston. Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center of Creston is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be shared online at...

Feb 16, 2022

Victoria Payton, 75, of Lorimor passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her home. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com. Victoria Lucille Thomas, the daughter of Kenneth Eugene and Leta Serena (Vestal) Thomas, was born on November 20, 1946 in Centerville,...

Feb 11, 2022

Jim Wolfe, 92 of Creston, Iowa entered eternal rest Friday, February 11, 2022 at Creston Specialty Care. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Visitation is open to the public 3 – 7 PM, Wednesday at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center. Family will receive friends 5 – 7...

Feb 8, 2022