Marilyn Von Tersch, age 84, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Marilyn was born May 20, 1941, in Osage Iowa. Daughter to Clifford and Jennette Lewis. She grew up on the family farm just south of Osage and helped with the family milk production and delivery business. She fell in love with the nature and wildlife that surrounded their home.

Steve Budd, 77, of Mundelein’s Diamond Lake neighborhood in the northern suburbs of Chicago, passed away February 7, 2026.  

Steve was born on August 31, 1948, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Helen and Jim Budd and grew up in Osage, Iowa with his brothers Mark, Paul and Erik.  

A much-loved husband, dad, grandpa, son and brother, Ron Sonberg, 70, of Charles City, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on February 19, 2026, with his family present. He was born June 16, 1955, to Richard and Annette Sonberg in Osage and resided in Charles City.  

Sterling Bierbrodt of Osage, passed away January 31, 2026 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife (Julie Bierbrodt) of 41 years. His children Brandie (Lincoln) Bates, Douglas (Emily) Bierbrodt, Victoria (Regi ) David, Jesse Bierbrodt and Brad Hengesteg. He is also survived by siblings Jan (Mark) Vaage, Todd (Mary) Bierbrodt, Angel (Scott) Dillion, Kent (Dave) Reiser and Rosa Brunson.

Kent Joel Shultz, 61, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Charles (Chuck) Laures passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, with his family by his side, at the Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, Arizona.