Paul “Osgood” Adolph Schaben, age 86, of Carroll, IA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Gracewell in Denison, IA.

James “Jim” Michael Kloewer was born on March 25, 1929, the son of Gottlieb and Eleanor (Rau) Kloewer in Westphalia, Iowa, the second of ten children. He was baptized, confirmed and attended St. Boniface Catholic School. He graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Panama with the class of 1947. After completing his education, he began working for Shelby County in road maintenance. In 1951, he was drafted into the United States Army.

Sister Sylvia Kenkel, OSB, 86, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kan., died Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the monastery. The vigil service will be Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there Friday, March 6, at 10:30 a.m. 

Peggy Lou (Andersen) Hansen, daughter of Earl “Speenie” and Leota (Harris) Andersen was born on March 16, 1937.  Later a brother Jerry completed their family.  Baptized and confirmed at Jacksonville Lutheran Church, Peggy’s strong foundation of faith guided her throughout her life and shaped the way she cared for others.

Conrad John Sorensen (Connie) was born to Earhard and Esther Sorensen in Des Moines, Iowa on January 24, 1931 and was welcomed into his heavenly home on February 22, 2026.

Scott Gau passed on February 22, 2026.  He was a man who loved the land and worked hard to protect it for future generations. Scott was a gifted farmer coming from four generations of Iowa farmers who ran a successful grain farm operation outside Portsmouth, Iowa. To those who knew him, they enjoyed his infectious energetic personality, and his love of animals and antique farm equipment, which showed his gentle sentimentality.

Sheila Weis Mikkelsen, age 73, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and her devoted companion, Ron.

Father Leonard Anthony Kenkel was born on May 28, 1934, in Panama, Iowa, to William and Anna (Wingert) Kenkel. He grew up with his sisters, Lauretta and Sister Sylvia, OSB, and his brothers Michael, Sylvan, David, Damian, and Eugene.

 John Allan Olson passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, after a two-year battle against occupational related cancer.

Rita Mary (Goetz) Doran was born on June 5, 1927, at the Goetz family farmhouse east of Westphalia, Iowa, to Joseph Bernard Goetz and Antonia (Schechinger) Goetz. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, where her faith was nurtured and remained an important part of her life.

Becky Lynn Kleffman was born on August 25, 1958, in West Point, Nebraska, to Robert Ahlers Sr. and Geraldine Thompson. She was baptized at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Orchard, Nebraska, and later attended St. Mary’s Catholic Parish in Portsmouth, Iowa. Becky graduated from Wisner-Pilger High School.

La Verne Charles Smith was born May 5, 1929, near Oconto in Custer County, Nebraska, the son of Donald William and Veva Doris (Headley) Smith. He attended country schools in Custer County and graduated as valedictorian of Arnold High School in 1947.

Sheila Joy Kroll, born on September 15, 1955, to Allen and Joyce (Evans) Blumer, Sheila grew up with a deep commitment to caring for others. After graduating from Tri-Center High School, she pursued her calling in healthcare, graduating from the Jennie Edmundson School of Nursing to begin a lifelong journey as a healer.

Lois Theresa Blum was born on June 5, 1938, on the family farm south of Defiance, Iowa, to Anthony and Lenora (Klein) Arkfeld. She attended school in Defiance and graduated with the Class of 1956 from St. Paul High School in Defiance. She began working for Mutual of Omaha in Omaha before being united in marriage to Richard Blum at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance. Eight children were born to this union.

 Brenda Lee Ahrenholtz was born on March 2, 1964, to Betty (Stuhr) and Lloyd Jensen in Harlan, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. She began going to school in Harlan until her family moved. After graduation, she went on to attend Iowa Western Community College where she received her CNA in Nursing.