OBITUARIES

Dale Carman, 87 of Fort Dodge formerly Humboldt, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge. A memorial visitation for Dale will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Lentz Funeral Home in Humboldt. Graveside services will follow at 11 a.m. at Union Cemetery in Humboldt. Services have been entrusted to Lentz Funeral Home of Humboldt. Online condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com

Sue Wilson passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital with her husband by her side. She was born on Dec. 5, 1948, the daughter of Jack and Jean Laing. Sue grew up in Humboldt and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1967. She met Darryl in 1966 and they were united in marriage in 1971 in Denver, CO and together they embarked on a life of love and adventure.
After moving back to Humboldt in 1973, Sue worked in several retail stores. They moved to Boone and built a life together for 36 years where she worked as a chiropractic assistant before retiring in 2003. After retirement, Sue and Darryl returned to Humboldt to be closer to family. She especially cherished time spent with her nieces and nephews who adored their Aunt Sue. To know Sue was to know one of the kindest souls – a woman with a soft touch, an even softer heart and an endless capacity to make those around her feel at home and at peace.

Judy A. Guy, 65, of Renwick, passed away on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Judy was born Feb. 20, 1960 in Hayfield, MN the daughter of Joseph E. and Eleanor A. (Swidder) Guy. Judy grew up in Lu Verne where she reared and educated, graduating from Lu Verne High School. Following high school, she made her home in Lu Verne and tended bar for her mother at Grandma’s Place. She worked at the tavern and cleaned area homes for a number of years. She met Chuck Sorenson and the couple made their home in the Lu Verne area, moving to Renwick in 2013. Living in Renwick, Judy worked as the manager of Fastway until retiring in 2023. She enjoyed fishing, vacationing at Lake Pepin and embroidery.

Ruth Ann Rash, a cherished member of the St. Anne’s Retirement Community in Columbia, PA, quietly departed this world at the age of 82 on Feb. 9, 2025, surrounded by her family. A devoted wife to the late Jay J. Rash, Ph.D., who left us in 2017, Ruth Ann was born in Livermore, to Donald H. and Vera Hoffman Clark.
Throughout her life, Ruth Ann was a dedicated homemaker. She had a remarkable talent for quilting, a passion that led her to become both a member and president of the Kansas City Quilt Guild in Kansas City, MO. Ruth Ann’s quilts were not merely fabric and thread; they were expressions of her talent and creativity.
Ruth Ann also relished spending time with her grandchildren, who brought her immense joy. An enthusiastic sports fan, she also passionately supported the Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Nationals, and Indianapolis Colts.

Karol Marquerite Toso, age 77, passed away on Feb. 12, 2025 at her home in Edina. Karol was born in Graceville, MN to Orin and Mildred Toso, grew up on a family farm, attended grade school at a country schoolhouse and graduated from Wheaton High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Marilyn and brother Sherald. Karol was formerly married to Dennis Grohn and is survived by their two children, Steve Grohn and Debbie Durio, three grandchildren, Riley Grohn, Cara Grohn, Daniel Durio and great-granddaughter, Briar Rose. She is also survived by three brothers and two sisters: Roger (Linda) Toso, Karen (Jim) Unterseher, Milton (Kriss) Toso, Gregory (Connie) Toso, Orla (Mark) Sprengeler; sister-in-law Marie Olness and 17 nieces and nephews. Karol is also survived by her Uncle John Toso, numerous cousins and countless friends.

Bruce L. Gunderson, 86, of Humboldt, passed away on Monday morning, March 3, 2025 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.

Colleen M. Petersen, age 56, of Sheldon passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. A visitation was held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon with burial taking place at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home; Sheldon.

Michael E. “Mike” Lange, 72, of Gilmore City, passed away on Saturday morning, March 1, 2025, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.
Mike was born Sept. 6, 1952 in Fort Dodge, the son of Eugene and Maxine (Meier) Lange. At an early age he lived in Gilmore City, before moving to Pocahontas with his family where he was raised and educated, graduating from Pocahontas High School in 1970. Following graduation, he worked as a watch maker for Scott Jewelry. Mike was introduced to Lorilee J. Clark in Clare and the couple were united in marriage on Aug. 19, 1972 in Fort Dodge. They made their home on an acreage near Gilmore City, where they raised their boys. Mike had worked for a time at CarQuest in Rolfe, later Blacktop Service and then Brushy Creek State Park. He enjoyed trail riding, camping and horses and anything with guns, collecting, refurbishing, etc. Mike loved his grandchildren and took great pride in attending their activities and events.

Delmer “Keel” Zinnel, 88, of Dakota City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, Feb. 24, 2025 at his home in Dakota City.

Ronald D. “Ron” Herrington, 91, of Humboldt, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 at Clarion Wellness & Rehabilitation Center in Clarion.