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Local Obituaries for the Creston and Corning, IA area

Kristy Mutchler

Kristy Mutchler

Jun 21, 2024

Kristy Mutchler, the daughter of Stanley Gene and Martha Elizabeth (Reed) Tice was born December 9, 1968 in Red Oak, Iowa. Kristy entered eternal rest on June 21, 2024 at CHI Health Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha Nebraska, at the age of fifty-five years.

Kristy was a homemaker whose family commented “You were a blessing that filled our hearts with love. You...

Gary McNichols

Gary McNichols

Jun 21, 2024

Gary “Burrhead” McNichols, 67 of Creston, Iowa passed away June 21, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:30 AM, Friday, June 28, 2024 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center with Gail Hood officiating. The family will receive friends 4:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, June...

Leona Westphal

Leona Westphal

Jun 21, 2024

Leona Westphal, 90, of Corning, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at her home in Corning. Memorial Services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Corning, Iowa, with Pastor Daryl Tompkins officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 P.M., in the Massena Center Cemetery, Massena, Iowa. Family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00...

Stanley Reed

Stanley Reed

Jun 18, 2024

Stanley Reed, 87 of Prescott, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 , at his home in rural Prescott. Funeral Services will be 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center of Corning, with Pastor David Lincoln officiating. Burial will be in the Mr. Zion Cemetery, Prescott, Iowa. Open Visitation will be 3:00 –...

Marcia Riley

Marcia Riley

Jun 18, 2024

Marcia Riley , 74, of Creston, Iowa, passed away June 18, 2024 at the Kavanagh House, Des Moines, Iowa. Memorial Services will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Creston United Methodist Church, Creston, Iowa with Rev. Jodi Rushing officiating. Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center of Creston is in charge of arrangements. Family will receive friends...

Kevin Bradley

Kevin Bradley

Jun 9, 2024

Kevin Douglas Bradley was born in Creston, Iowa on February 10, 1957, the 4th of 8 children born to Kenneth Dean and Colleen (Allman) Bradley. Kevin was educated in the Orient Public Schools and graduated Orient High School with the Class of 1976. Following high school, Kevin immediately went to work for his dad, working on heating and air conditioning...

Steve Page

Steve Page

Jun 8, 2024

Steve Page, 74 of Prescott, Iowa passed away suddenly, at home on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Prescott United Church-Disciples of Christ with Rev. Mary O’Riley officiating.  Open visitation will be held at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Corning, Iowa, from 3 – 7 PM, Thursday,...

David Bickford

David Bickford

Jun 7, 2024

David Russell Bickford, age 68 of Ralston, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, surrounded by loved ones. 

 Dave was born September 12, 1955, in Corning, Iowa, to Donald and Colleen (Moore) Bickford. He was raised on the family farm north of Corning with two brothers, Randall Dale and Larry Dean. He graduated from Corning...

Darrin Kinnaird

Darrin Kinnaird

Jun 6, 2024

Darrin Kinnaird, 56 of Corning, Iowa passed away at home Thursday, June 6, 2024. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the Westgate Community Building, Coring, Iowa. Casual attire is requested. A light meal will be provided. Anyone wanting to bring a dessert to share is welcome to do so.. Memorial...

Phillip Plumer

Phillip Plumer

Jun 6, 2024

Phillip Plumer, 86 of Anita, Iowa formerly of Corning, Iowa passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center in Anita.  The family will receive friends Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 1-3 PM at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Corning.  As per Phillip’s request, he was cremated and will be buried...

Elinor Pearson

Elinor Pearson

May 22, 2024

Elinor Marjorie Wallace was born in Taylor County, Iowa, on October 30, 1930, to Charles and Marjorie (Lamboley) Wallace. She went to her heavenly home in the early morning hours of May 22, 2024, while at Crest Haven Care Center. She was 93 years of age. 

Elinor began first grade at Wheeler School north of Corning. The family later moved south...

William "Bill" Jay

William "Bill" Jay

May 21, 2024

Bill Jay, 89 of Creston, Iowa entered eternal rest Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the Mt. Ayr Health Care Center.  Memorial services will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center.  Pastor Al Rusk will officiate. The family request you wear Iowa Hawkeye or St. Louis Cardinal attire, if possible.  Bill will be...

Wilma Peterson

Wilma Peterson

May 11, 2024

Wilma Peterson of Vintage Park in Lenox, formerly of Corning, Iowa entered eternal rest Saturday, May 11, 2024 at CHI Health - Mercy Hospital in Corning at the age of 94 years and 21 days.  Funeral services will be 11 AM, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center.  Rev. Mary O’Riley and Mr. Robert Blazek...

Lois Jay

Lois Jay

May 7, 2024

Lois Jean (Kirkpatrick) Jay was born October 10th 1932 in Carl, Iowa to Dwight and Irene Kirkpatrick. Her family moved many times and she was raised in a few small towns in Southwest Iowa. After her years of school, Lois worked as a teenager waitressing at the Iowana Hotel in Creston. After the Iowana, she worked as a telephone operator...

JoAnn Foster

JoAnn Foster

May 4, 2024

JoAnn Foster was born July 10, 1934 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Nally Otis and Stella Victoria (Gault) Bryant.  JoAnn was raised and educated in Des Moines and graduated early from East High School in January of 1953.  On November 1, 1958, JoAnn was united in marriage to George Foster in Cromwell, Iowa.  The...

Mary Herrick

Mary Herrick

May 2, 2024

Mary Herrick, 71 of Urbandale, Iowa entered eternal rest Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Iowa Jewish Life Center in Des Moines, Iowa.  Funeral services will be 11 AM, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Corning, Iowa.  Rev. Jessica Paulsen will officiate.  Mary will be laid to rest in the Oak Hill Cemetery,...

Donna Marie Howard

Donna Marie Howard

Apr 25, 2024

Donna M. Howard of Creston, Iowa passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Arispe, Iowa at the age of 65 years.  Donna requested no public services and private services to be held at a later date to be determined by the family.  Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center was in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences can be shared...

Bruce Bissell

Bruce Bissell

Apr 11, 2024

Bruce Bissell, 81, of Nodaway, Iowa passed away at his home on Thursday, April 11, 2024.  Graveside Services will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Oakland Cemetery @ Quincy.  Mr. Larry Johnson will officiate.  Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center of Corning is in charge of arrangements.  Memorials may be directed to the Bruce Bissell Memorial Fund,...

Denise Quimby

Denise Quimby

Mar 31, 2024

Denise Quimby, 67, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at her home in Corning.  No services are currently planned.  Memories and on-line condolences may be shared at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Denise Jo Quimby, the daughter of David Lee and Nadine (Abernathy) Quimby was born July 4, 1956 in Vinton, Iowa.  She graduated from high school in Fondulac, Wisconsin with the Class of 1974....

Sharon Law

Sharon Law

Mar 30, 2024

Sharon Law, 80, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her home in Corning.  Services will be held at a later date.  Memories and on-line condolences may be shared at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Sharon Ann Law, the daughter of Ora Boyd and Hazel (Taylor) Freshour, was born July 3, 1943 in Corning, Iowa.  Sharon attended school in Brooks, Iowa, as a young girl...

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