Obituaries

George Edwin Tourtelotte II

Published by editor on Tue, 10/01/2024 - 6:47am

George Edwin Tourtelotte II, age 78, of Columbia Falls, MT passed away September 26, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, MT. He was born January 18, 1946 in Clarion, IA to George Edwin Tourtelotte and Fern Jenny (Sackett) Tourtelotte. His brother Gary joined the family 361 days later and little brother Gene trailed seven years after that.

Stanley J. Parks

Published by editor on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 6:22am

Stanley J. Parks, 78, of Clarion, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at his home.

Celebration of Life will be held at Stan’s Shed, 713 2nd Avenue Southwest in Clarion, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

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Ewing Funeral Home

1801 Central Avenue East

Clarion, Iowa, 50525

515-532-2233

Barbara J. (Elliott) Hennigar

Published by editor on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 6:32am

Barbara J. (Elliott) Hennigar, 87, of Clarion, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge.

Private graveside services will be held.

A Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the enclosed shelter house at Lake Cornelia.

Raynard H. Southard

Published by editor on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 6:31am

Raynard H. Southard, 99, of Clarion, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Private services will be held.

Raynard Harrison, son of Dorsey and Gladys (Mechem) Southard, was born on January 19, 1925 in rural Wright County Iowa. Raynard graduated from Clarion High School in 1943.

On December 30, 1951, Raynard was united in marriage to Lois L. Keeling at the Church of Christ in Clarion. To this union, two children were born, Debra Jean and Mark Ray.

Robert Reed Bunn

Published by editor on Sat, 09/14/2024 - 10:01am

Robert Reed Bunn

Opening day of duck season, October 9, 1937, marked the unexpected early arrival of 3.5-pound Robert Bunn, son of Charles and Dorothy (Keagy) Bunn of Clarion, Iowa.  His birth date was an omen for Bob’s life-time love of hunting, as he cherished the time spent with his sons in the fields each hunting season in PURSUIT of ducks, pheasants, geese and deer. 

Dennis R. Boelman

Published by editor on Fri, 09/13/2024 - 1:20pm

Dennis R. Boelman, 79, of Belmond passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Stanley J. Parks

Published by editor on Fri, 09/13/2024 - 10:40am

Stanley J. Parks, 78, of Clarion, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at his home.

Celebration of Life will be held at Stan’s Shed, 713 2nd Avenue Southwest in Clarion, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Stanley James, son of James Wiley and Pearl (Wink) Parks, was born on February 20, 1946 in Anamosa. He grew up in the Monticello area and attended school in Mount Vernon, graduating in 1964.

Mervin K. Levorson

Published by editor on Thu, 09/12/2024 - 6:28am

Mervin K. Levorson, 83, of Clarion, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024 with his wife, Nancy, by his side at Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.

A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 - 5:00 PM on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion.

Luella Brotherton

Published by editor on Sun, 08/25/2024 - 8:27am

Luella Brotherton, 99, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024. Born in Clarion, Iowa, she moved to Pasadena, California, with a friend, where she met her late husband, Jack. Together, they ran Brotherton's Farmhouse Restaurant from 1937 to 1986. Luella leaves behind three children, Brent, Marlene, and Laurie, 15 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. She loved traveling and playing cards, and was cherished in Fallbrook, Pasadena, and Clarion. A celebration of her life will be held on August 21 at Christ the King Church in Fallbrook, CA, with a live stream available.

Anna (Wampler) Hines

Published by editor on Sun, 08/25/2024 - 8:24am

Anna (Wampler) Hines, 95, of Clarion, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion.

Anna Marie (Wampler) Hines was born 31st of July 1929 in Nashua, Iowa.  The family moved back to Clarion when she was 6 months old in 1930.  She attended Clarion School and worked at Rainbow Cleaners before marriage.  

She was united in marriage to Bill Hines on November 20, 1948. To this union, they were blessed with three children, Rochelle Carlae, Debra Ann and Billy Dale.     She was a stay at home mom helping Bill build two houses. 

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