All Obituaries

Joseph “Joe” David Slings, 48, of Newton died on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at MercyOne Newton Medical Center.  A celebration of his life will be held from1-4 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at Cardinal Lanes.   A toast to Joe will take place at 2:30 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joe’s name (checks payable to Ginnie) may be left at the bowling alley the day of the celebration or at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Joe, the son of Gary and ...

Stephanie April (Lundin) Wellik, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend, passed away on April 7th, 2026, at the age of 56. Born to Gary A. and Pamela G. (Weerts) Lundin, Stephanie was the cherished middle sister to Jennifer (1967) and Jessica (1976). Stephanie’s early years were spent in Le Center, Minnesota. She attended Bethel Baptist Preschool in Mankato, Minnesota, kindergarten in St. Peter, Minnesota, and graduated from high school in Le Center, Minnesota. She ...

   Connie Louise Oswald, 82, of Newton, formerly of Des Moines, died Monday, April 6, 2026, at Valley Vista Nursing and Rehab in Newton.  A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Monday, April 13, 2026, at Hewitt Cemetery in rural Sully. Memorials to the Valley Vista Nursing and Rehab Activities Fund can be left at the service or at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton.    Connie, the daughter of Albert and Myrtle (Hampton) Oswald, was born ...

Jerry Hudson of Collins died on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his farm in rural Collins. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, at Bethany United Church of Christ in rural Baxter. Please join the family at the Baxter Community Center immediately following the service for a luncheon and fellowship. Memorials may be left in Jerry’s name (payable to Mark Hudson) at Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory or at Bethany Church on the day of the ...

Gary Allen Phelps, 71, of Newton, formerly of Spencer, died on Friday April 3, 2026, at his home.  No services are scheduled at this time.  Memorials to Wesley Life Hospice may be left at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Gary, the son of Harold “Blackie” and Eleanor (Huss) Phelps, was born on March 18, 1955. He graduated from Clay Central Community High School in Royal, Iowa in 1974. Gary worked for FBG Facility Services doing commercial cleaning and ...

Teresa Maurine Schultz, 71, of Newton died on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at MercyOne Des Moines. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.  Memorials in Teresa’s name may be left at the funeral home. Teresa, the daughter of Alvie and Ruth (Dodd) Baxter, was born on December 20, 1954, in Newton.  She grew up in Newton and graduated from Newton High School in 1973.  Teresa had a heart to help others, and she ...

  Linda Kay Crall, 74, of Newton, died Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Accura East of Newton.  No services are scheduled.  Memorials to the ARL of Iowa can be left at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton.    Linda, the daughter of William and Gladys (Brayton) Fifer, was born January 7, 1952, in Newton. She graduated from Newton High School in 1970.  Linda was united in marriage with James Crall, and the couple welcomed a daughter, Theresa.  ...

Robert Dean “Bobby” Hagen, 70, of Kellogg, died on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Grinnell Regional Hospital.  A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, at the funeral home.  Memorials in Robert’s name (checks to Nina Sauer) may be left at the funeral home. Robert, the son of Russell and Winnie (Shoemaker) Hagen, was born on ...

   Donald Lee Henderson, 94, of Grinnell and formerly of Lynnville, passed away March 27, 2026, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell.  Graveside services will be held at a later date.    Don was born in Albia, Iowa on April 1, 1931, to James Floyd Henderson and Ethyl Marie (Carlson) Henderson.  Don was the youngest of five and grew up on the family farm near Lovilia. He graduated from Albia High School in 1948. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He did ...

James “Jim” Henry Southern, 94, of Newton died on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at MercyOne Newton Medical Center.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the First Christian Church in Newton. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m., Monday, April 6, at the church.  Memorials to the First Christian Church may be left at church the day of the service or at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Jim, the son of Loyd and Lelia ...