The Obituary Section

V. Allen Twedt

, Iowa

May 12, 2026

Vaughn Allen Twedt was born on January 8, 1943, in Story City, Iowa, to Virgil and Alice (Ritland) Twedt. Although he was given the name Vaughn at birth, he was known throughout his life as Allen. Allen passed away on May 13, 2026, after sharing 62 loving years with his wife, JoNann. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and farming.Allen was baptized and confirmed at Bergen Lutheran Church in Roland, Iowa. He grew up in rural Roland, where he attended school and graduated from Roland High School in 1961. Allen was athletic and a very talented basketball and baseball player during his school years. As a senior, he was honored to be chosen king of his class. More importantly, he was remembered for his honesty, strong work ethic, and the respect and kindness he showed to others. Following high school, he began at Ellsworth Community College in…

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Patrick J Gannon

, Iowa

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Molly Hudson

, Iowa

May 10, 2026

Marian “Molly” Hudson, passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on April30, 1932, in Dubuque, Iowa.Plans for a Celebration of Life are pending at this time. When those plans are in place, a noticeand invitations will be forthcoming.Molly was the daughter of Greek immigrants, and the youngest of six siblings, two boys andfour girls. She noted with gratitude that her family’s support allowed her to move to DesMoines, start a job at the Des Moines Register, where her boss, Bob Hudson, introduced her toBruce, his brother and her future husband.Molly and Bruce raised three boys as Bruce’s jobs took them from Des Moines to Appleton,Wisconsin, and ultimately to Ames, were Bruce joined the ISU Memorial Union in 1963 andadvanced to Managing Director. Molly lived in the house they built on Linden Drive untii 2025.Molly’s presence in the community outside of her home moved…

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Roger Ezarski

, Iowa

May 11, 2026

Roger Eugene Ezarski, 80, of Ames, passed away on May 12, 2026. No services are planned at this time.Roger was born on August 29, 1945. He grew up on a farm and graduated from Kanawha High School in 1964. Following graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served until 1968.After leaving the Marines, Roger moved to Ames, where he met his wife, Nancy. He spent his entire career working at the Animal Disease Lab, where he was known for his dedication and strong work ethic.Roger had a deep love for the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing the lakes, rivers, and ponds around Ames and throughout Iowa. Whether casting from the shore or spending the day on the water, fishing brought him peace and happiness for many years. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time exploring the open road. At home, Rodger appreciated life’s simple pleasures, such…

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Diane Lynn Anderson Carter

, Iowa

May 10, 2026

Diane Lynn (Anderson) Carter, 62, passed away on May 11, 2026 in North Liberty, IA. She was born February 25, 1964 to Philip and Shirley (Thompson) Anderson in Ames, IA. Diane grew up in the Story City area and graduated from Roland-Story High School in 1982. She then attended Lowthian College in Minneapolis, MN and earned a Fashion Merchandising degree. She moved to Phoenix, AZ for a brief time before moving back to Iowa to attend Iowa State University. Diane married Russell Scott Carter on February 7, 1987 and moved to Unionville, MO. She began working at the American Family Insurance office in Unionville in 1988 where she served as office manager, working tirelessly for over 37 years to make sure her customers were treated as family.Diane was full of life and always made the people around her feel special. She always lit up a room with her presence. She…

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James Michael Neal

, Iowa

May 9, 2026

James Michael Neal, age 54, passed away on May 10, 2026, at his home in Huxley, Iowa.At his family's request, James will be cremated. A visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Adams & Soderstrum Funeral Home in Huxley, Iowa.A more detailed obituary will be published at a later date.

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