Terry Lee Kane, 78, of Fairbank, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2025. A devoted family man, Terry was known for his strong work ethic, generous heart, and the deep love he held for those closest to him. Born on September 17, 1946, Terry was raised on the Kane Family Farm near Fairbank, where […]
John Wendell Woods, 89, of Fairbank passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at his home in Fairbank, surrounded by his family. He was born April 5, 1936, in Oelwein, IA, the son of Francis and Evelyn (Youngman) Woods. John grew up on the family farm just south of Fairbank, where he learned all about […]
Beverly Ann Duffy age 88 of Waterloo passed away on March 8, 2025 at Oelwein MercyOne. Beverly was born May 14, 1936 in rural Fairbank as the daughter of Bernard “Allie” and Florence Gardner. Beverly would spend her younger years growing up in Fairbank where she attended and graduated from Fairbank High School. Beverly would […]
Barbara “Barb” Ann Gruetzmacher, age 65, of rural Oelwein, Iowa passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. She was born March 20, 1959 the daughter of Willis “Bud” and Lenora (Hahn) Ross in Waterloo. Barb grew up in Fairbank and attended and graduated from Wapsie Valley Community Schools, Class […]
Pete Curtis age 74 of Evansdale passed away Thursday, May 9th at Unity Point Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. He was born April 25th, 1950 in Waterloo, the son of Jack and Verna (Wierck) Curtis. Pete attended and graduated from Waterloo East High School. After high school he enlisted into the United States Navy. Pete […]
Jerome Herbert Shannon age 79 of Fairbank passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at MercyOne Hospital in Oelwein. Jerry was born November 18, 1943 on the family farm in rural Fairbank. He attended and graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Fairbank and was a lifetime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic church. Jerry married Holly […]
There has been concern for traveling conditions for the Dwayne Ott funeral service this morning. We will be attempting to live stream on our Facebook page (Woods Funeral Home) so those who do not feel comfortable with traveling can watch. The livestream will begin at 10am February 22, 2023 when services start. Thank You,
John Ernest Griese, 66 of Fairbank passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. John was born July 26, 1956 in Waterloo the son of Ernest and Clarice (Ysen) Griese of Denver, IA. He was baptized August 15, 1956 at the Maxfield Church in Denver where he was also confirmed. […]
Fredrick John Siggelkov age 71 of Fairbank passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022.Fred was born on September 8, 1950, son of Edgar and Mildred (Kerns) Siggelkov. Fred graduated from Wapsie Valley High School in 1968. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the US Army in 1969 and served in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. […]