Patricia Ann Presley
Jun 17, 2026
Patricia Ann Presley passed away on June 17, 2026, at the age of 79.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 2:00-5:00pm at the Bayard Community Center, 400 Main Street Bayard, Iowa. A private graveside service will take place at a future date.
Patricia Ann Vaughan was born February 8, 1947 to Marion and Gretchen Vaughan....
Marlys Blanchard
Jun 17, 2026
Marlys Blanchard, 84, of Melcher-Dallas, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026.
Born April 27, 1942, in Albia, Iowa, Marlys was the daughter of Gordon “Tony” and Norma Whitlatch and was raised in Oskaloosa. She married James “Jim” Blanchard on October 27, 1959; they shared more than six decades of marriage and raised two daughters, Laura and Kathy.
Marlys’s lifelong love...
Jeanne (Moser) Alizadehasl
Jun 15, 2026
Jeanne Marie Alizadehasl, 68, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, in Charles City, Iowa. Born on October 1, 1957, in the same city she called home throughout her life, Jeanne’s journey was one of dedication, warmth, and love.
A devoted registered nurse by profession, Jeanne spent her career caring for others with compassion and skill. Her work reflected her deeply...
Barbara Ford
Jun 10, 2026
Barbara Ford passed away on June 10, 2026, at the age 92
Barbara was the be loved daughter of Cecil and Elsie Vogelgesang and grew up in a close knit family alongside her sisters, Diane Dreusickie Riley and Linda Dela Barba, all of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ladell Ford, with whom...
Max Marshall
Jun 9, 2026
Max Marshall of Ankeny, Iowa passed away peacefully the morning of June 9, 2026.Max was born March 5, 1938 on a farm in Decatur county. He was the youngest of 3 children. Upon graduation from Weldon high school he entered the United States Army. Following the Army, he met and married his wife, Jan. They moved to Ankeny in 1961....
Lester Wacker
Jun 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lester Wacker
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lester Wacker, who was born on October 30, 1957, and passed away on June 9th 2026.
Lester was the son of Paul and June Wacker (Fare) and grew up alongside his sister, Karen. He lived a life centered on family, love, and perseverance. Those who...
Michael Marrone
Jun 8, 2026
Michael Marrone passed away on June 8, 2026 at the age of 56 unexpectedly.
At the family's request, no public visitation or funeral services will be held at this time.
A Pennsylvania funeral home will be entrusted to assist the family and provide a more detailed obituary for Michael Marrone as family members gather to reflect on his life, share cherished memories,...
