Obituaries in Roland, IA

Adam Norman Wickert, a devoted family man, proud veteran, and accomplished engineer, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on February 11, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. Born on May 5, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to immigrants Adam and Tabea (Henschel) Wickert, he lived a full life marked by integrity a...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dean Russell Walker, who departed this life peacefully on February 11, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 72. Living in Boone, Iowa for many years.Visitation will be held in Dean’s honor at the Adams Funeral Home in Ames, Iowa on February ...

Alice M. Mortvedt, age 94, of Ames, passed away on February 13, 2026 at Accura of Ames. Her wishes were to be cremated and a Celebration of Life service will be held this Spring. Please check back for a complete obituary. 

Rodney Ernest Fichtner, 85, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at the Des Moines VA Medical Center.Born on November 25, 1940, in Eldora, Iowa, to Ernest and Elizabeth (Mark) Fichtner, Rod grew up in the area and graduated from Hubbard High School in 1958. He attended Ellswo...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Johnny L. Coder, a beloved father, son, and cherished member of the community, who left this world on February 9, 2026, at the age of 89 at Deerfield Care Retirement Community in Urbandale, IA. Johnny was born at home in Butler County, nea...

Arrangements are being handled by Adams Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1pm to 2pm March 14th with a memorial service held at March 14 at 2pm at First Christian Church of Ames, Iowa.Mary Lou (Cook) Harrison passed in Ames Iowa surrounded by family on February 6, 2026 at the age of 92. Mary was...

Sherald Burdett Sydnes, age 102, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, onFebruary 7, 2026, at Northridge Village in Ames, Iowa. Sherald was born on November 23,1923, on a farm north of Huxley to Burton and Selma (Hanson) Sydnes. He had two brothers,Donald and Danny, and a sister, Betty. He a...

Richard “Rich” LaVerne Harmon, of Huxley, passed away peacefully at his home on February 6, 2026, surrounded by his family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Rich was born on September 3, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, to William and Irma (Mosebach) Harmon. He graduated from Slater High Sch...

Dr. Richard Mansbach, of Ames, IA, passed away on February 5th, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on January 3, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY. Richard lived a life dedicated to education and the pursuit of knowledge, leaving an indelible mark on the field of political science. "Atque in perpettuum, Pater. Ave at...

Judith “Judy” Lorene Quam, 95, of Ames passed away on February 3,2026 at Bethany Life in Story City. Funeral services will be Tuesday February 10th at 11:00 am at Ascension Lutheran Church in Ames. Following a luncheon, burial will be in Mamrelund Cemetery near Randall. Visitation will be from 9:...

Duane Richard Finch of Kelley, Iowa, passed away at home on Sunday, January 25,2026, at the age of 88. He was born on December 2, 1937.His services will be in the care of Adams-Soderstrum Funeral Home. A graveside servicewill be held at a later date. Please check back at a later date for more detail...

Karen Kay Wilkins, age 64, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Monroe County Medical Center in Albia, Iowa. She was born in Ottumwa on August 31, 1961, to Art and Helen (Colwell) McSparen, Karen dedicated her life to helping others as a retired EMT and Certified Nurse's Aide.Karen was a ki...