Melvene M. (Tysdal) Nickles, 96, of Clarion, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny.
Tom Blecker, 78, of Clarion and formerly of Des Moines, died on the morning of Sunday, May 10, 2026, after years of health battles. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 at Blissful Moments, 2323 Highway 3 in Clarion. Please join us to share stories, laughter, and memories of the good times you shared with Tom.
Charlotte Ellis, age 74, most recently of Alexander, IA, died, April 4, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City, IA. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, IA. http://www.andrewsfuneralhomeandfloral.com 641-444-4474
Ellen K. Countryman, 70, of Belmond, IA, died, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident south of Belmond, IA, April 3, 2026. Public funeral service will be held Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Belmond United Methodist Church, 1031 1st St. S.E. at 10:30 AM. Burial will be in the Meservey Cemetery.
E. Clement McLaughlin, a cherished father and grandfather, peacefully passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 87. Clem, as he was affectionately called, left this world surrounded by his family at StoryPoint in Urbandale.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1207 3rd Street Northeast. Burial will be in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Belmond.
Chad A. Dirks, age 52 of Belmond passed away Wednesday April 1, 2026, at his home. Public Visitation will be Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Andrews Funeral Homes 516 1st ST SE Belmond, Iowa. A public memorial/celebration service will follow at 4:00 p.m. also at Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond. Chad will be buried in the Belmond Cemetery.
Jeanette Followwill, age 91 of Belmond, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026. She was born September 10, 1934 in Manly, Iowa, the daughter of Irving and Anna (Kaiser) Meyer. Jeanette attended North Iowa Teacher’s College pursuing elementary education. Jeanette met Milton L. Followwill (Pete) in Belmond, Iowa and the two were married in 1956. Together they closed the Clear Lake Surf Ballroom dance floor down many a weekend.
