Gwen Ann Hossle, age 89, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away, Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Arlington Place. Gwen was born March 14, 1937, in Montgomery County, Iowa, the daughter of John and Evelyn (Gibson) Ross. She was raised on the family farm south of Red Oak. Gwen attended Coburg School and graduated with the class of 1954. She was united in marriage to Max Hossle on December 9, 1956, in Emerson, Iowa. They farmed with Max’s dad for many years until they bought the farm where Gwen was raised in 1965. Gwen was a longtime member of the Red Oak Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school. She was a homemaker, raising her family, and working right along side of Max on the family farm. She had her own truck to haul grain for many years and a tractor with her name on it. Gwen always raised a big garden, did lots of canning, raised chickens, and the whole family had an annual sweet corn freezing event. She was involved in 4-H and enjoyed helping her grandchildren with many projects. Gwen served on the Montgomery County Soil Conservation Board for several years.

Preceding her in death were her parents; son: Fred Hossle; brother: Dick Ross and wife Mary; sisters: Marcia Helm and husband LeRoy and Mary Askey and husband Tom; sister-in-law: Dorothy Porter and husband Duane; brother-in-law: Robert Hossle and wife Lois; nephews: Rick Askey, Tim Helm, and Dennis Ross; and niece: Judy (Hossle) Kruger. Survivors include her husband of 69 years: Max Hossle of Red Oak, IA; daughters: Julie Van Houten (Gib Hall) of Emerson, IA and Donise Seneker of Jefferson City, MO; daughter-in-law: Teresa Hossle of Red Oak, IA; grandchildren: Tonya Yale (Shawn) of Omaha, NE; Tammy Martin (Jason) of Papillion, NE; Heather Laire (Corey) of Red Oak, IA; Heidi Hossle (Rob Ervin) of Essex, IA; Becca Ridnour (Harry) of Clarinda, IA; and Anthony Seneker of Jefferson City, MO; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 PM Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Montgomery County Ag Society.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.