Oakcrest Funeral Services

06/08/2026

This week marks one year since the passing of Gladys Wegener (6/10/25). May she rest in peace.

06/07/2026

Maybe you’ve been unsure whether a funeral is needed, especially when life feels upside down. The truth is a large formal service isn't always necessary. Even a brief, simple gathering helps people come together, making those early days a little easier. We’ll walk through the options with you, work within your budget, and help you choose what makes sense for your family.

06/04/2026

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Algona. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kossuth County Cancer Foundation in Doug's memory.

Douglas Timothy McGuire was born September 9, 1971 in Algona, Iowa; the so...

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06/04/2026

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Algona. Burial will be held at a later date in Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Barbara Jean Lauck was born November 2, 1948, in St. J...

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06/04/2026

🌼 Gratitude often grows from the memories someone leaves behind. 🌼

05/31/2026

Saying their name out loud brings them back, even if it’s just for a moment. You remember their laugh, humming while they folded laundry, the little things that made them... them.

We might not get to make new memories, but saying their name keeps the cherished ones close. Saying it keeps their presence alive in everyday conversation. And when someone else says their name, it reminds us that we’re not the only ones remembering, which is its own kind of gift.

How do you feel when someone says your loved one's name?

05/29/2026

A Celebration of Life Visitation for Dan Potts, 60, of Burt, will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona. A prayer service and time of sharing memories, led by Deacon David Penton, will begin at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be di...

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05/28/2026

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05/25/2026

Each Memorial Day, we remember the men and women who died while serving our country. Their sacrifice shaped the freedoms we live with today, and their legacy lives in family stories, hometown traditions, and the places they once called home. With gratitude, we honor their service and the lasting mark they left on our community and on the nation they served.