Obituaries

Joanne Espe-Lillo

Published by editor on Thu, 08/15/2024 - 5:47am

Joanne Espe-Lillo, of Woodbury, MN, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024, at the age of 83. Joanne lived a life filled with love and kindness, touching the hearts of everyone she met. Joanne was a dedicated pediatric nurse, and her passion for helping others was evident in her work and the many summers she spent volunteering as a nurse at Camp Oz and Camp Ihduhapi. She loved to cook and enjoyed all forms of art, from collecting pottery and paintings, to music, from playing clarinet in her high school band to singing in the church choir. 

Marlene D. Brown

Published by editor on Thu, 08/15/2024 - 5:46am

Marlene D. Brown, 91, of Clarion, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

A Memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion, with Pastor Craig Luttrell officiating. Private Family Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Friday.

Emory Ray Fitz

Published by editor on Sun, 08/04/2024 - 10:55am

Emory Ray Fiz passed away on Saturday July 27, 2024, at Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center at the age of 87 in Des Moines, Ia.

Emory Ray Fitz was born September 9th, 1936, in Hampton, Iowa to Ray Foster and Mildred Marion (Heideman) Fitz. He was raised on their farm in Southwest Franklin County. Emory went to school in Dows, Iowa, graduating in 1955.

Larry D. Delano

Published by editor on Fri, 08/02/2024 - 5:36am

Larry D. Delano, 75, of Clarion, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his home at Lake Cornelia.

Memorial graveside services with military honors will be held at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion. A gathering of family and friends will take place immediately following the graveside at Larry and Raynee's home at Lake Cornelia.

Those planning on attending are invited to dress casually (shorts and crocs are perfectly acceptable).

Karen A. (Lesher) Wason

Published by editor on Sat, 07/27/2024 - 6:02am

Karen A. (Lesher) Wason, 80, of Clarion, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.   

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 29, 2024 at United Presbyterian Church, 219 1st Street NW in Clarion. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Karen A. (Lesher) Wason

Published by editor on Sat, 07/27/2024 - 6:02am

Karen A. (Lesher) Wason, 80, of Clarion, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.   

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 29, 2024 at United Presbyterian Church, 219 1st Street NW in Clarion. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Karen A. (Lesher) Wason

Published by editor on Sat, 07/27/2024 - 6:01am

Karen A. (Lesher) Wason, 80, of Clarion, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.   

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 29, 2024 at United Presbyterian Church, 219 1st Street NW in Clarion. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Karen A. (Lesher) Wason

Published by editor on Sat, 07/27/2024 - 6:01am

Karen A. (Lesher) Wason, 80, of Clarion, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.   

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 29, 2024 at United Presbyterian Church, 219 1st Street NW in Clarion. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Karen A. (Lesher) Wason

Published by editor on Sat, 07/27/2024 - 6:01am

Karen A. (Lesher) Wason, 80, of Clarion, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.   

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 29, 2024 at United Presbyterian Church, 219 1st Street NW in Clarion. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Karen A. (Lesher) Wason

Published by editor on Sat, 07/27/2024 - 6:01am

Karen A. (Lesher) Wason, 80, of Clarion, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.   

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 29, 2024 at United Presbyterian Church, 219 1st Street NW in Clarion. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

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