The Obituary Section

Maxine Mardelle Julius

, Iowa

Maxine Mardelle Julius passed away surrounded by family on March 31, 2026 at the age of 97. Born on February 26, 1929 in Powell, Nebraska, Maxine lived a life rich with family making sure to care for those she loved and keeping the family together. She spent childhood on the farm enjoying the orchard and her four sisters and a brother.Visitation will be held at Bethesda Lutheran Church on April 10, 2026 at 10am followed by Service at 11am. Burial will occur at Ames Municipal Cemetery following the service. Arrangements are in the care of Adams Funeral Home.She met her husband Marvin Julius while working as a teller at the local bank in Palmer Iowa. They were married on June 22, 1947 and enjoyed over 70 years together before his passing in 2018. In her professional life she enjoyed working at several positions before settling in Ames in the 1962.…

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Harry Smith Budd

, Iowa

Harry S. Budd, beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather died Monday, March 30, in Ames, Iowa surrounded by family, at the age of 89. A visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Adams Funeral Home in Ames, Iowa and a graveside service for family at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Ames Municipal Cemetery.Harry was born December 26, 1936, in Stuart, Iowa to John and Mabel (Smith) Budd. He grew up in Atlantic, Iowa, with a brother John and two sisters, Sandy and Sara. Harry graduated from Atlantic High School and then Iowa State University in Civil Engineering. Harry spent 36 years at the Iowa Department of Transportation and retired as Director of Project Planning. At the DOT, he worked with Native American tribes to locate and preserve ancient burial sites. Harry also worked to preserve historic bridges…

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Annette Marie Mccarthy

, Iowa

March 26, 2026

Annette Marie (Brown) McCarthy, age 83, (formerly of Davenport, Iowa), passed away on March 27, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Adams Funeral Home in Ames, Iowa, followed by a graveside service at 2:00 P.M. in the Ames Municipal Cemetery. A reception to celebrate Annette’s life will be held at 3:00 P.M. at the Green Hills Community Center.Annette was born on August 6, 1942, in Des Moines, Iowa. As the daughter of a naval officer, she spent her early years living in various parts of the country before returning to Iowa, where she built a life centered around family, community, and service.She graduated from Iowa State University in 1964 with a degree in Elementary Education. The very next day, she married the love of her life, Daniel McCarthy, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ames, Iowa. They…

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Willie Ross Lykins

, Iowa

March 29, 2026

Willie Ross Lykins, 75, of Story City passed away on March 30, 2026 in Story City. A Celebration of Life Service will be Thursday April 9th at 10:30 am at Grace United Methodist Church. Burial with military rites will follow at Center Cemetery in rural Story City. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the church.Willie was born on August 24, 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa to Stanley B. and Rose (Matheason) Lykins. He graduated from Story City High School in 1969 and was drafted in the United States Army. While serving in Vietnam, he received a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. After being medically discharged, he married Sylvia Barrow on June 1, 1973. Willie worked at Iowa State University for 40 years. He lived his whole life in Story City and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Willie was an excellent woodworker, enjoyed…

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