Obituaries

Chuck Buckner

Chuck Buckner, age 77 of Hamburg, IA passed away on January 12, 2023 at his home. Charles Edward “Chuck” Buckner was born on May 26, 1945 in Hamburg, IA; the son of Myron Edward and Margaret Luc ille (Nincehelser) Buckner.

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Marjorie A. Bennett

Marjorie A. Bennett, age 97 of Hamburg, IA passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City. Marjorie Ann Bennett was born on February 3, 1925 in Red Oak, IA; the daughter of Frank and Florence (Bruce) Winn. She grew up and attended school in Red Oak, graduating from Red Oak High School in 1943. She was united in marriage to Carl Bennett on April 7, 1946 in Sidney, IA and to this union three boys were born: Wayne, Martin and David. In addition to raising her family, Marjorie worked at various jobs, including at Interstate Nurseries and Stoner Drug for some 60 years. She also sold Avon for many years. She was very involved in the Hamburg Community where she served on the Hamburg City Council and delivered Meals on Wheels. She belonged to the Percival Community Church and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, for whom she served as the President and other offices. Marjorie is survived by her sons Wayne (Chris) Bennett of Hamburg, IA and David (Vicki) Bennett of Lawton, OK; four grandchildren: Paul Bennett (Scott) of Omaha, NE, Greg Bennett (Christy) of Red Oak, IA, Angela White (Todd) of Lewistown, IL and Carl Dean Bennett (Christina) of Lawton, OK; 7 greatgrandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren; sister Anita Dyer of Omaha, NE; other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl on June 20, 2005; her son Martin Lee Bennett, granddaughter Lisa Bennett and an infant brother. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Rash-Gude Funeral Home in Hamburg. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery southeast of Hamburg. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Percival Community Church or Heritage Hall in Hamburg. Rash-Gude Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Robert L. Hines

Robert L. Hines, age 74 of Farragut, IA (formerly Hamburg) passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at the Shenandoah Medical Center in Shenandoah, IA.

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Marta Ferry

Marta Ferry, age 72 of Hamburg, IA passed away on December 15, 2022 at her home. Marta Lea Grace Ferry was born on September 30, 1950 in Hayward, CA; the daughter of Charles Albert Ferry and Darlene May Smith.

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Fonda Kay Powers

Fonda Kay Powers On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, Fonda Kay Powers, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 84. Fonda was born on March 27, 1938, in Sidney, IA, to Roy and Lucille (Earl) Ballinger and raised in Thurman, IA.

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Watson News

The annual Tom Gibson memorial fishing tournament will be held Aug. 20, at the Watson Boat Dock from 6 am until 3 p.m.

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