Carol Wede, 77, Remembered with Funeral Mass in Algona

Former Algona resident's memorial service to be livestreamed

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

A funeral Mass for Carol Wede, 77, of Perry, Iowa, formerly of Algona, will be held on Wednesday, February 25th at 10:30 AM at Divine Mercy Parish - St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona. The funeral will be live streamed on the Divine Mercy Parish YouTube page. Visitation will be held the previous evening from 4 to 6 PM at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona, with a scripture prayer service at 6 PM.

Why it matters

Carol Wede was a longtime resident of Algona before moving to Perry in her later years. Her funeral Mass and memorial service will allow family, friends, and the Algona community to come together to honor her life and legacy.

The details

The funeral Mass for Carol Wede will take place at Divine Mercy Parish - St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona, where she was previously a parishioner. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Carol E. Wede Memorial at the Algona Community School Foundation or to the donor's favorite charity.

  • The funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 25th at 10:30 AM.
  • Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 24th from 4 to 6 PM, with a scripture prayer service at 6 PM.

The players

Carol Wede

A 77-year-old former resident of Algona, Iowa who recently passed away and whose funeral Mass will be held in Algona.

Divine Mercy Parish - St. Cecelia Catholic Church

The church in Algona, Iowa where Carol Wede's funeral Mass will be held.

Oakcrest Funeral Services

The funeral home in Algona, Iowa that is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Carol Wede.

Algona Community School Foundation

The organization that will receive memorial donations in Carol Wede's name.

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The takeaway

Carol Wede's funeral Mass and memorial service will allow the Algona community to come together and honor her life, while also providing an opportunity for donations to be made in her name to support local education initiatives that were important to her.