Obituary

Molly K. Sanders, 43, of Gowrie IA passed into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ, May 27, 2023, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge IA. 

Services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Mission Community Church in Harcourt IA. Visitation will be at 9:30 am, service at 11:00 am(please note date), with burial in Gowrie Township Cemetery after the service. Arrangements are being handled by Palmer Funeral Services in Gowrie, IA.

Molly was born in Mount Pleasant IA to William and Caralee (Jefferson) McGinnis on August 28, 1979. She grew up in Danville, IA and attended Danville Schools. She attended Iowa Wesleyan University in Mount Pleasant, IA. Molly was a classically trained pianist. Most of her adult life

was devoted to being a full-time mother to her children.

Survivors include Molly’s children, Logan, Liberty, Miles and McKenna; her parents, Bill and Caralee McGinnis, brother Dan (Mary) McGinnis, and former husbands Mark Prehm and Lenny Sanders.

Memorials may be left at the discretion of the family.

Farnhamville - Leola A Goodwin, 80, passed away April 15, 2023, surrounded by her husband and children at Joann’s Hospice House in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Memorial services will be 12:00 PM Noon Friday May 5, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church, Gowrie with Pastor Jim Davis and Lay Ministry Beth Carlon officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM Friday May 5, until service time. A private family burial will take place in Reading Township Cemetery, Farnhamville.

Palmer Funeral Home Gowrie is in charge of arrangements.

Leola is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Dennis; three children, Matt Goodwin, Jenny (Mike) Conrad, and Aimee Jackson; seven grandchildren, Murphy (Blake) Grotewold, Conner Conrad, Keegan Goodwin, Morgan (Trevor) Larson, Delaney Conrad, Lauren Jackson, and Mason Goodwin; one great grandchild, Blake Larson; two siblings, Jeanne Mericle and David Crotts.

She is preceded in death by her parents and six brothers: Jerry, Tommy, Dennis, Darrell, Dale, and Donnie.

Leola was born on February 17, 1943, in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Ora and Odile (Hogan) Crotts. She attended St. Edmonds Catholic School. On November 28th, 1966, she was united in marriage to Dennis Goodwin in Omaha, Nebraska. Leola greatly enjoyed her job as a homemaker and was also the full-time babysitter of her seven grandchildren. In every phase of her life, family was her priority. Her hobbies included puzzles, board games, card games, and shopping. She loved spending time with her family and friends. People gravitated towards her carefree attitude and ability to laugh at herself, she was the focal point of every gathering. Leola’s favorite thing was traveling south in the winter with her husband, where she much preferred the warm weather. Her husband ensured she would continue the tradition of traveling even as her Alzheimer’s progressed, a testament to his unconditional love for her.

Memorials may be left to the family or consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Gowrie – Cindy L Youngquist 73, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home, Fort Dodge. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Gowrie, with Pastor Jim Davis and Lay Minister Beth Carlon officiating. Burial will be at Gowrie Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 29, at the Palmer Funeral Home, Gowrie.  

Cindy is survived by her brother Mike (Linda) Albright of Gowrie; brother-in-law Tim Beck of Fort Dodge; and nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry; parents, Clarence and Betty (Peed) Albright; sister Nancy Beck; and father and mother-in-law, Lambert and Loretta Youngquist.

Cindy L. Albright was born December 11, 1949, at Fort Dodge, Iowa. She graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High with the Class of 1968. She then graduated from LaJames College of Cosmetology in 1969. On January 19, 1991, she was united in marriage to Jerry Youngquist and the couple established their home in Gowrie. Cindy worked as the Zion Lutheran Church secretary and Stephen Ministry Coordinator of Countryside Ministry in Gowrie for many years. Cindy was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church. She had served on numerous boards and committees including, Western Iowa Synod Executive Council Member ELCA at Storm Lake, Stewart Memorial Hospice Advisory Board, Gowrie Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary of Fort Dodge, Women of the ELCA, and the Gowrie Development Commission.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.