Merlin Dale McGowan, age 95, of Alta, Iowa passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake.
Private family services will take place.
The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Alta is in charge of the arrangements.
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