Virginia Ann “Ginger” Marquis, 82, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the Grandview Health Care Center, Dayton.
Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 1, 2024, at United Methodist Church, Gowrie with Rev. Susan Rohden officiating. Burial was in Gowrie Township Cemetery. Laufersweiler’s Palmer & Sons, Gowrie is serving the family.
Ginger is survived by her grandchild Justyn (Amanda) Harris of Webster City, two great-grandchildren Jazmyne and Shayne. She is also survived by siblings Fred Fontaine of Omaha, Lynette (Bob) Marksbury of Spirit Lake, Linda (Ron) Junck of Sioux City, Gary (Mony) Kretlow of Ankeny, Dennis Kretlow of Rockwell City, Pamela (Ruperto) Castaneda of Schaller, Roxanne Carr of Webster City, Rick Kretlow of Sioux City, and Mike (Kathy) Kellen of Omaha.
She was preceded in death by her father Monty Fontaine, mother Dorothy Tilger, stepfathers Lawrence Kretlow and John Tilger, son Shayne Marquis, husband Jack Marquis, sisters Gloria Johnson and Marie Elaine Fontaine.
Virginia Ann Fontaine was born September 19, 1942, in Fort Dodge. She was raised in Rockwell City and attended Rockwell City High School. On July 12, 1959, she was united in marriage to Jack Marquis at the Immanuel Lutheran Church near Rockwell City. The couple first made their home in Fort Dodge and then lived in Ames for 20 years. Ginger worked for Safeway, Inc in Ames for 15 years. The couple then moved to Gowrie for 20 years until moving to Callender. Ginger worked for Casey’s in Gowrie and then Mohr’s Café, Doc’s Café, and retired from Gary’s Café. She is a member of United Methodist Church, Gowrie and United Methodist Women.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Farnhamville – Sharilyn “Shari” E. Everhart, 75, passed away, Thursday October 31, 2024, at Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at The First United Church in Farnhamville, with Pastor Kay Christie officiating. Burial will follow in Reading Township Cemetery in Farnhamville. There will be a visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Laufersweiler’s Palmer & Sons Funeral Home in Gowrie.
Shari is survived by her husband, Jerry of Farnhamville; son, Shawn (Brenda) Everhart of Farnhamville; step-grandson, Travis Boughton; brother, Mike Ewing of Farnhamville; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Carol (McCarthy) Ewing.
Sharilyn E. Ewing was born in Lake City on August 15, 1949, and graduated from Cedar Valley High School in 1967. After high school, she graduated from Tobin Business School in Fort Dodge. On August 31, 1968, Shari was united in marriage to Jerry Everhart. The couple established their home in Farnhamville and have been there ever since. She was employed with various companies as a bookkeeper and worked for The Gowrie News for 26 years. Shari was a member of First United Church in Farnhamville, where she also taught Sunday School and was the church secretary. She was also a member of the Farnhamville Betterment Club.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Farnhamville – Jane A. Wilson, 77, passed away Sunday November 10, 2024, at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday November 14, 2024, at First United Church in Farnhamville with Pastor Kay Christie officiating. Burial will follow at Reading Township Cemetery in Farnhamville. There will be a visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday November 13, 2024, at Laufersweiler, Palmer & Sons Funeral Home in Gowrie.
Jane Ann Heflin was born on March 28, 1947, in Lake City, Iowa. She graduated from Cedar Valley School in 1965. On August 20, 1966, she was united in marriage to Raymond Wilson at the United Methodist Church in Paton. The couple lived in Gowrie until moving to Farnhamville in 1974. Jane worked various jobs including the Gowrie Café, and the Webster County Home as an aide. She ran the trucking business side by side with her husband, “Breezy”. Jane later worked as the librarian at the Farnhamville Library for 25 years, and then as a CNA for the Calhoun County Health Department for 14 years until her retirement. She was a member of the First United Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and involved in many committees. She also served on the Farnhamville City Council for 19 years and was president of the Farnhamville Centennial Committee.
Jane is survived by her daughters, Mary Jo (Alan) Klein of Evansville, WI, and Brenda Kromrie of Gowrie; 5 grandchildren, Adam (Tami Williams) Klein, Jason Klein, Maureen (Luke) Hainzinger, Blake (Kylee) Kromrie, and Kylan (Sammi) Muzney; 5 great grandchildren, Payton, Taytum, Raymond, Wesley, and Claire; and her brother, Steven (Darleen) Heflin of Brooklyn, IA.
Jane is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, parents, Randal and Mary (Gray) Heflin, sisters, Pam Lindgren and Rosemary Stickrod, and nephew, Tony.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
On November 8th and 9th, the Southeast Valley High School Gym in Gowrie came alive with the magic of Anastasia: The Musical. With packed crowds, thunderous applause, and months of hard work culminating in an exceptional performance, students delivered a captivating show. Their effort and dedication shone through in every scene, making it an unforgettable experience for the community.
Anastasia: The Musical is based on the 1997 animated film and inspired by the mystery of the real-life Russian Grand Duchess, Anastasia Romanov. The story centers on Anya, a young woman in 1920s Russia, who, with the help of two con men, embarks on a journey from Russia to Paris, where she uncovers her identity as the lost Romanov princess. Set against a backdrop of history, family, and magic, Anastasia is a story about finding one’s place in the world and making choices that shape the future. With stunning musical numbers like “Journey to the Past” and “Once Upon a December,” the production was both moving and memorable.
The talented cast included:
Young Anastasia - Malia Urban
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This Veterans Day, we proudly salute Carter Ferry of Gowrie, a 2024 graduate of Southeast Valley High School who joined the Iowa Army National Guard shortly after graduation. Driven by a strong desire to serve his country and take advantage of the many opportunities the military offers, Carter embarked on a path that he hopes will not only allow him to pursue a college education but also to protect and support the nation.
In a recent interview, Carter shared his journey so far in the military. When asked what inspired him to enlist, he explained, “What made me go into the military was that there are so many different opportunities you can take advantage of. I wanted to go to college, and the Army will pay for me to go. I wanted to serve my country.” After graduating high school, he joined the Iowa Army National Guard, beginning his military career with Basic Combat Training (BCT) at Fort Jackson in South Carolina, a well-regarded training facility. Read More...
On October 27, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gowrie celebrated Reformation Sunday by confirming the faith commitments of this year’s confirmands. Under the guidance of Minister Beth Carlon and Pastor Brad Telleen, the congregation welcomed Jacey Carlson, Shayden Hefley, Sage Lane, Korbin Spangler, Coltin Fevold, Colton Haug, and Benson Konecne as new confirmands.
This special ceremony marked an important milestone in their faith journeys, symbolizing a strengthened connection with their faith community and dedication to their spiritual growth. Read More...
The Southeast Valley 7th graders competed in the Play 4 Him November Jam in Fort Dodge on Saturday, November 9th, delivering an impressive performance. The Jaguars kicked off the day with a 59-23 win over GTRA, followed by a 64-32 victory against Humboldt. In their final game, they defeated the Ames Little Cyclones 49-31, claiming the tournament championship. Great job, Jags! Read More...
Southeast Valley senior Julia Eastman made waves at the 2024 Girls Regional Swimming Championships on November 9, in Ames, competing fiercely for the Fort Dodge Swim Team. The talented swimmer delivered an outstanding performance, clinching her second event of the day in the 100 backstroke, coming just a mere 0.2 seconds shy of breaking the school record.
Eastman’s achievements didn’t stop there—she punched her ticket to the state competition by excelling in four events, the 100 fly, the backstroke, 200 medley relay, and the 400 free relay. Notably, she shattered the oldest swimming record from 1985 in the 100 fly with a remarkable time of 58.51 seconds, eclipsing the previous record of 59.44 seconds. Julia is currently ranked 6th in the 100 backstroke and 7th in the 100 fly, showcasing her elite status among the best swimmers in the region. Additionally, she is ranked 9th in the 200 medley relay and 27th in the 400 free relay, further solidifying her versatility and talent in the pool. Read More...
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