Obituaries
Branstad returns to Iowa after three years as Ambassador to China
Iowa’s longest serving governor is back home after three years overseas. The newly retired Terry Branstad returned to Iowa earlier this month and has been touring the state to support Republican candidates for the 2020 general election. “It’s great. We are really excited to be back home,” said Branstad. “This is the longest I’ve ever […]
Lary Wayne Sheriff, 81
Larry Wayne Sheriff of Collinsville, Texas, formerly of Sheffield, IA, passed away at Carrus Rehabilitation Hospital, Sherman, Texas on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Larry was born on June 22, 1939 in Belmond, IA to Elmer and Florence (Lent) Sheriff. He moved with his family from Latimer to the family farm west of Sheffield in […]
West Fork presents Willy Wonka
Candy manufacturer Willy Wonka stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a […]
Sanders provides updated information to Sheffield Council
Mayor Scott Sanders provided updated information to the Sheffield City Council during its regular monthly meeting. Sanders noted that the Safe T Home was put up recently at Galvin’s Park Campground. Wiring and a few other things need to be completed, but Sanders said it is being closer to be able to be rented out. […]
Nedra Pauline Harper, 84
Nedra Pauline “Polly” Harper passed away on January 31, 2021 at her home in Coolidge, Arizona. Polly was born on December 13, 1936. She spent her early years in Hampton, Iowa under the care of her step-father, Leonard Deal. Polly was united into marriage to Gene Harper they made their home in Hampton, Iowa with […]
Delbert Duane Schroeder, 86
Delbert Duane Schroeder passed away peacefully on January 19, 2021 at Madrid Home Communities Nursing Home (hospice care), Madrid, Iowa. Prior to his move to Madrid last year Del lived in Sheffield, Iowa for the past 10 years. He was born September 19, 1934 in Sheffield, Iowa to Carl and Florence (Dannen) Schroeder. He […]
David Eugene Sullivan, 83
Obituary of Lieutenant Colonel David Eugene Sullivan, US Army (Retired) Lt Colonel David Eugene Sullivan, US Army (Retired), 83, passed away on January 24, 2021, at the hospital in The Villages, FL. He was born April 17, 1937, in Owen, Wisconsin to Eugene F. Sullivan and Merna M. (Mathewson) Sullivan. He has been a […]
Mary Catherine Hogan Chubb, 90
MARY CATHERINE HOGAN CHUBB Des Moines – Mary Catherine Hogan Chubb, 90, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, with her daughter Barbara by her side. A funeral mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell, Iowa. Mary Catherine was born and raised […]
July 8, 2020
Wentz to seek County Recorder office By Dick Fridley ROCKWELL — Larry Wentz III has announced his candidacy for the office of Cerro Gordo County Recorder. For five years, he has been employed at Vereco LLC, as a Regional Service Manager supporting Trinity Health and MercyOne locations throughout Iowa. PLEASE LOG IN […]
Pamela Sue Ricke (Heitland), 70
Pamela Sue Ricke (Heitland), 70, of Sheffield Iowa passed away at Mercy One Hospital Mason City, IA on Wednesday August 4, 2021. She was surrounded by family as she was welcomed home into the Lord’s arms. Pamela was born on May 25, 1951 to John and Neita Heitland of Dougherty, Iowa. Their union […]