Gerald Schmidt

Gerald Schmidt
Gerald P. Schmidt, 87, of Preston, Iowa died on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Maquoketa Care Center, Maquoketa, Iowa. A funeral mass was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Preston, with Father Don Hertges as celebrant. Burial took place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Preston. Military rites will be accorded by the Preston American Legion. A Rosary service was held at 3:30 p.m., prior to the visitation at the church. A visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Preston. A Scripture Wake service was held at 7 p.m., following the visitation. A memorial fund has been established in Gerald’s memory. Online condolences and tributes may be left for the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.
Gerald was born Aug. 13, 1925, the son of John and Catherine (Tebbe) Schmidt, in rural Springbrook, Iowa. He attended Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School, Springbrook. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1943-1946. Gerald worked for Clinton Engines for 12 years. After which, he spent his time doing side jobs on local farms, and worked for the City of Preston until his retirement in 1990.
Gerald married Mary Ann McDonald on May 28, 1955. He was a member of the Preston American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed watching baseball and was an avid Cubs and Hawkeyes fan.
Gerald will be dearly missed by his wife, Mary Ann, of Maquoketa; one son, Greg Schmidt of DeWitt, Iowa; three grandchildren, Kaitlin, Adam and Nick of DeWitt; four sisters, Maryetta (Larry) Lampe of Bellevue, Iowa, Pat (Verlyn) Trenkamp of Omaha, Nebraska and Charlene Grotheus of Olatha, Kansas; six brothers, Lenard (Shirley) Schmidt of Woodburn, Oregon, Vincent (Anita) Schmidt of Bellevue, Vitus Schmidt of Elk Grove, Nebraska, Levi (Vera) Schmidt of Maquoketa, David (Audrey) Schmidt of Baldwin, Iowa, and Tommy (Lee) Schmidt of Florida;
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Eddie, Harold, Herbert, Ronnie, Jimmy and Jude Schmidt; and four sisters, Dorothy Ziemet, Margaret Rubel, Marcella Schmidt and Katherine Groves.

Rev. Russell Fate

Rev. Russell Fate
Rev. Russell L. Fate, former Maquoketa pastor, passed away peacefully at the St. Anthony Park Home in St. Paul, Minn., on May 5, 2013 with family present. He was 88 and had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for the past two years.
Rev. Fate was preceded in death by two sisters, Audrey Whitcomb and Mary Fate, and by one brother, George.
He is survived by his younger brother, Douglas, by his wife of 65 years, Delores Fate, by four sons, Robin, Paul, Kendall, and Tom, and by ten grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Born in Clay Center, Nebraska, Fate grew up on a farm during the dust bowl and the Great Depression. After graduating from a tiny rural school, and from Doane College, and serving in the U.S. Navy, he attended divinity school at the University of Chicago and became a United Church of Christ minister.
He served many U.C.C. parishes in Iowa and Illinois, but the church he served the longest by far was Maquoketa United Church of Christ, from which he retired in 1990, after 20 years with that community.
All friends and former congregants are invited to a memorial service for the Rev. Fate at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 30 N. Clinton Street in Iowa City, IA.

Annelle Kleis

Annelle Kleis
Annelle Kleis, 88, of Maquoketa died on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of Annelle’s life was held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation was held prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial was at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.
Annelle Reed was born on March 2, 1925, in Hartsville, Tennessee, to Floyd and Elizabeth (Bridgewater) Reed. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1945 with honors. She went to Nashville and worked in the office at a shoe manufacturing company. She joined the YWCA and at a Christian dance met a soldier named Don from Camp Campbell, Kentucky. They were married on Aug. 15, 1945, in Maquoketa. To this union three children were born, Don, Jr., David and Maribeth. 
After Don’s honorable discharge, they farmed in the Baldwin area for 17 years. In 1962 they moved to Maquoketa and she was employed at Paetz Super Valu, Thorp Credit Inc. and the AEA, retiring in 1985 due to health reasons.
Annelle was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Jackson County Public Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed counted cross stitch, reading and especially her children and grandchildren’s activities. She also enjoyed attending family and class reunions in Tennessee. 
Those left to honor Annelle’s memory include her children Don (Carol) Kleis of Oelwein, IA, David (Theresa Siebels) Kleis of Anamosa, IA, and Maribeth Nehre of Cedar Rapids, IA; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; a sister, Billie Hix of Grant, TN; and a brother, Floyd Reed of Nashville, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Jack, and her husband, Donald on Jan. 2, 2011.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Veronica Zybarth
Veronica (Mrs. Jerry “Ziggy”) Zybarth, 63, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Monday afternoon, May 13, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.
Tentative arrangements are that the family will receive relatives and friends at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt, from 2 until 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013. A service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013 in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, DeWitt.
Preceding Veronica in death were her parents and a brother, Paul.
Condolences may be expressed and a photo tribute viewed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com.

Alvin Kasemodel

Alvin Kasemodel
Alvin H. Kasemodel, 85, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Tuesday morning, May 7, 2013, at Luther Manor in Dubuque, Iowa.
A celebration of Alvin’s life was held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial was at the Buckhorn Cemetery, rural Maquoketa with military honors.
Alvin Henry Kasemodel, the oldest son of Herman and Marie (Schmuck) Kasemodel was born on Jan. 6, 1928 at home. He was from a family of 11 brothers and sisters and the family lived in Springwater Township, in Rock County near Beaver Creek. He attended District 44 rural school until the age of 13 and then helped at home with the family farm. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the Army and was stationed at Camp Polk in Louisiana. After basic training he was transferred to Korea from 1946-1947. During this time he learned to work on telephone lines and earned the rank of Sergeant.
Upon receiving an honorable discharge, he returned home to Luverne where he worked on the farm and for the City of Luverne as a lineman. On Feb. 7, 1950 he married Dolores Liane Ruddy. The couple lived in Luverne, Minnesota where the first 3 children, Susan, Ronald and Lynette were born. The family moved to Maquoketa, Iowa in 1954 and Alvin worked for the City of Maquoketa as a lineman for a short time. He changed jobs and then worked for Iowa Electric as a lineman for 29 1/2 years. The couple had 3 more children, all born in Maquoketa, Edward, Lynn and LeAnn.
The family lived west of Maquoketa in the same farmhouse for 27 years before moving to town. During the last 2 years of working for Iowa Electric he took a transfer with the company and moved to rural Anamosa when the Maquoketa plant closed. He retired in 1986.
When the children were growing up Alvin enjoyed hunting fox, crow and coon for extra income for the family. After retirement, Alvin loved fishing and spending winters in Alabama. 
Those left to honor Alvin’s memory include his 6 children, Susan (Pete) Nelson of Edgeley, ND, Ronald (Beth) Kasemodel of Maquoketa, IA, Lynette (Jim) Adrian of Washington, IA, Ed (Diana Costello) Kasemodel of Grand Mound, IA, Lynn Kasemodel of Monticello, IA, and LeAnn Kasemodel of Maquoketa, IA; 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; sisters Bernice Falcosky of Phoenix, AZ, Leona Wallenberg of Council Bluffs, IA, Lucille Gangestad of Luverne, MN, Marvella Beck of Aberdeen, SD, Carol Sels of Sioux Falls, SD, and Joyce (Phil) Espitee of Barefoot Bay, FL; brothers, Robert (Joyce) Kasemodel of Escanaba, MI, and Albert Gene (Marge) Kasemodel of Renner, SD; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, brothers Marvin and Delmar, and a special friend Betty Lou.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an Alvin H. Kasemodel memorial fund has been established.
Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Irene Elsner

Irene Elsner
Irene F. Elsner, 89, of Delmar, Iowa died Monday, May 6, 2013, at Westwing Place in DeWitt.
Funeral Services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2013, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Delmar. Family and friends called from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa, where a rosary service was held at 6 p.m. Burial was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Sugar Creek, Iowa.
Irene F. Elsner was born March 22, 1924 in Charlotte, Iowa to John and Elizabeth (Timmer) Elsner.
She was a childcare provider in her early years, also she read water meters in Delmar and was a pedestrian controller for the Delmar School. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Delmar and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. Irene also had a good nature about her any time you seen her.
Irene is survived by 15 neices and nephews and several great nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, four sisters, and one nephew.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.

Mark Sieverding

Mark Sieverding
Mark Anthony Sieverding, 56, of Uniontown, Ohio, formerly of LaMotte, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Hospice of Summa Hospital in Akron, Ohio, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 1800 Steese Rd., Uniontown, Ohio, with Rev. Joseph P. O’Donnell officiating.  Burial will be at a later date.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Anthony Funeral Home, 4178 Massillon Road Uniontown, Ohio.
He was born February 26, 1957, in Dubuque, son of Tony and Betty (Myers) Sieverding.  He grew up in rural LaMotte, and he graduated from Andrew Community High School in 1975.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.  He married Josie Mercado on September 3, 2008 in Akron.
He was employed at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio as Manager of Corporate Planning & Standards for Global Engineering & Manufacturing Technology.  He was a gifted engineer and holds multiple patents to his work in the tire industry.
He was a talented woodworker, creating many beautiful pieces of furniture.  Mark and Josie traveled the world and the US extensively.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.  He was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Surviving are his wife, Josie Sieverding; his children, Heather Sawo of Seattle, Wash., Adam Sieverding of Uniontown; and Steven Sieverding of Ames, Iowa; a grandson, Abas Sawo; his father and step-mother, Tony and Gertie Sieverding of Cascade, Iowa; sisters, Ann (Stanley) Scheiding of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mary (Steve) Foust of Otter Creek, Iowa, Sandra (Tom) Brus of Walcott, Iowa; Laura (Bill) Grams and Carol (Dave) Dunne of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; brothers, Luke (Linda) Sieverding of Davenport, Iowa; and Loras (Mary) Sieverding of LaMotte, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Sieverding and a granddaughter, Quartney Flanagan.
A Mark A. Sieverding Memorial Fund has been established.

Donald Reistroffer

Donald Reistroffer
Donald E. Reistroffer, 74, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Sunday morning, May 5, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.
A celebration of Donald’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 9, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.
Donald Earl Reistroffer was born on July 19, 1938 in Preston, Iowa, to Edward and Gladys (McMahon) Reistroffer. He grew up in the Spragueville area where he was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church. He married Judy M. Watters on May 3, 1959 in Maquoketa. She preceded him in death on July 7, 2006. 
Donald had worked at Clinton Engines, Preston Meat Locker and later drove the Mobil Oil truck for several years. He then owned and operated Reistroffer Tavern in Spragueville and he retired after over 20 years working for the Jackson County Roads Department.
Donald was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Maquoketa. He enjoyed going to the casino, nice cars, mushroom and asparagus hunting and fishing. He was an avid golfer.
Those left to honor Donald’s memory include his children, Chris Reistroffer of Maquoketa, IA, and David Reistroffer of Maquoketa, IA; brothers Charles (Dolores) Reistroffer of Maquoketa, IA and Allan (Evelyn) Reistroffer of Camanche, IA; sisters Dorothy Beck of Spragueville, IA and Lois Tebbe of Bellevue, IA; a son-in-law Bernie (Dani Wells) Arterberry of Maquoketa, IA; a sister-in-law Pam (LeRoy, Jr.) Helmle of Maquoketa, IA; a special friend Peggy Head of Maquoketa, IA, and Peg’s children, Tom Clasen of Maquoketa, IA, Marty Clasen of Maquoketa, IA and Mindy Rowan of Maquoketa, IA; and Peg’s special dog, J.R. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Judy, a daughter Kathy Arterberry, a grandson Jake Arterberry, sisters Betty Hansen and Jerraine Boyert, and a brother, Robert. 
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Donald E. Reistroffer memorial fund has been established.
Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Ronald Christiansen

Ronald Christiansen
Ronald Lee Christiansen, 62, of rural Delmar died Friday, May 3, 2013 at his home.
A remembrance service was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 7 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lost Nation, burial will be in the Elwood Cemetery at a later date. Friends called on Monday at the Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa from 3 to 7 p.m., or one hour before service time Tuesday at the church in Lost Nation.
Ronald was born in Maquoketa on June 22, 1950 to Norbert and Erna (Brackett) Christiansen. Ron was a graduate of Delwood High School in the class of ‘68, he also received a Civil Engineering degree from Iowa State University in Ames, and worked in earlier years in Minnesota as a licensed Civil Engineer. He farmed in the Elwood area and had started the Wood Barn and was known for his woodworking.
He liked to fish and hunt. Ron always looked forward to his annual fishing trips to Wisconsin with his family, his passion for woodworking started as a young child and continued all his life.
Ron is survived by his wife, Darlene, their children: Chad and wife Sally of Delmar and Kristine and husband Ed Huenemann of Lamoni, Iowa; one brother Paul Christiansen of Maquoketa and 5 grandchildren: Emily and Charlie Horst, Riley and Katie Christiansen, and Natalie Huenemann; one sister-in-law, Delores Wilson of Urbandale, Iowa. He was especially fond of his dog “Jazzy”.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Erna Christiansen, and his sister-in-law, Margo Christiansen on Dec. 28, 2012.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of Jackson County, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lost Nation or the First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa.

Alvin Kasemodel
Alvin H. Kasemodel, 85, of Maquoketa died on Tuesday morning, May 7, 2013, at Luther Manor in Dubuque, Iowa.
Further arrangements are pending and will be announced under the care of the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

Zellus House

Zellus House
Zellus L. House, 85, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Wednesday afternoon, April 17, 2013, at the Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa.
A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the First Baptist Church in Maquoketa. Cremation has taken place and burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery, Delmar, Iowa, at a later date. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.
Zellus Leon House was born on June 14, 1927 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Zeno H. and Bertha E. (Taylor) House. He was a 1945 graduate of Maquoketa High School and a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy.  He married Arla Viola Gruenwald on Oct. 6, 1946 in Davenport, Iowa.
Upon receiving an honorable discharge, Zellus returned to Iowa where he worked various jobs mostly in sales and also worked 9 1/2 years at Clinton Corn Processing (now ADM). He retired from Clark Oil Company as a sales manager in 1990.
Zellus was a member of the First Baptist Church in Maquoketa. He was an avid golfer with bragging rights of a hole-in-one, and a bowler with a 300 game!
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Arla House of Bellevue, IA; children, Jane (Lorin) Steines of Moline, IL, John (Lavonne) House of Sabula, IA, Carol Gerboth of Shelby, NC, Connie (Mike) Tengwall of Buffalo, MN, and Curtis House of Buffalo, MN; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Marilyn (Harlan) Wilslef of Preston, IA; and a sister-in-law, Sandra House of Maquoketa, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Joyce, brothers, Alan and Keith, and sons, Monte and Mark House.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Zellus L. House memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Orville Bormann

Orville Bormann
Orville Bormann, 73, of Spragueville, Iowa died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa.
Family and friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa, where a vigil service will be held at 6 p.m. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Maquoketa.
Orville L. Bormann was born Jan. 7, 1940 in Preston, Iowa to Jacob and Genevieve (Roling) Bormann. On Nov. 18, 1961 he was united in marriage to Bonnie Hingtgen. He farmed all his life until 1995 when he retired.
He was a member of Preston Knights of Columbus. Orville loved woodworking, fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, going to sporting events and word search puzzles. He helped with Springbrook Fire Department Fundraisers.
Orville is survived by his wife, four children; Keith (Sherri) Bormann of Preston, Jodi (Mike) Thola of Maquoketa, Doug (Kim) Bormann of Preston, Steve (Melissa) Bormann of Maquoketa, seven grandchildren, his father-in-law Al Hingtgen of Maquoketa, three sisters: Joan (Jack) Smithers of West Liberty, Beatrice (Jack) Gavin of Maquoketa, Gladys Tebbe of Dubuque, and one brother Eugene (Janice) Bormann of Preston.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother-in-law Al Tebbe Jr. in September 2011.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.

John Armstrong
John E. “Jack” Armstrong, 72, of Maquoketa died on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at his home in Maquoketa, Iowa.
Further arrangements are pending and will be announced under the care of the Carson Celebration of Life Center in M

Dorothy Morris

Dorothy Morris
Dorothy M. Morris, 89, of Maquoketa died on Saturday morning, April 13, 2013, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.  There will be no services at this time. A Natural Journey Farewell with cremation has taken place and burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.
Dorothy May Grager was born on Oct. 22, 1923 in Maquoketa to Barney Nicholas and Mary (Glesener) Grager. She grew up in Maquoketa and was a graduate of Maquoketa High School.
Following her graduation from Maquoketa High School, Dorothy worked as a bookkeeper for the U.S. Government in Washington, DC and then entered the military where she worked in the Finance Department for the USMC. While in the military, she met her future husband, Maurice Leon Morris, and they were married on Feb. 24, 1945 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. She then returned to Maquoketa where she worked as a teller at the former Jackson State Bank, and later in the Jackson County Treasurer’s Office as acting County Treasurer. Lastly, she had worked for KMAQ Radio Station in Maquoketa as a bookkeeper for over 26 years.
Dorothy was a member of the Maquoketa Country Club and the Maquoketa American Legion Post #75. She had been baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa.
Dorothy was an avid golfer and had been a past champion at the Maquoketa Country Club. 
Those left to honor Dorothy’s memory include her husband, Maurice Morris of Maquoketa, IA; children, Leon Morris of Flower Mound, TX, and Cheryl Morris of Amado, TX; one grandson, David Morris; and a sister, Mavis (Harold) Bechel of Maquoketa, IA. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, and three sisters, Alverda Usher, Ernestine Bartels and Marianne Wendel.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assocation.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Gary Binns

Gary Binns
Gary F. Binns, 71, of Maquoketa died on Monday morning, April 15, 2013, at the Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa, Iowa, surrounded by his family.
A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2013, from the East Iron Hill Community Church, rural Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the East Iron Hill Cemetery, rural Maquoketa with military honors.
Gary Franklin Binns was born on Dec. 8, 1941 in Maquoketa to Glen Fred and Maribel (Freeman) Binns. He grew up in the rural Maquoketa area and had attended Jackson County country schools prior to graduating from Maquoketa High School in 1959. He then entered the U.S. Navy serving his country honorably. He married Mary Jane Welch on Aug. 23, 1964 in Maquoketa.
Gary was a lifelong farmer and an all-around handyman. 
He was a member of the Maquoketa American Legion Post #75 and the East Iron Hill Community Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, woodworking and hunting, especially deer hunting. His family was number one, and he was very close with his mom always looking after each other.
Those left to honor Gary’s memory include his wife, Mary Binns of Maquoketa, IA; daughters, Michelle (Kevin) Hager of Bellevue, IA, Trisha (David) Jaehrling of Storm Lake, IA, Kathleen (Juan) Resendiz of Zion, IL, and Mara’Lee Nikkel of Maquoketa, IA; his mother, Maribel Binns of Maquoketa, IA; 11 grandchildren, Melissa Trenkamp, Megan (Justin) Dusil, Joshua (Britney) Randolph, Jacob Randolph, Kimberlee, Jaehrling, Stephanie Resendiz, Alexander Resendiz, Alexia Resendiz, Jonathan Nikkel, Renee Nikkel and Trinity Nikkel; 4 great-grandchildren, Addison Trenkamp, Garrison Dusil, Seth Randolph and Zachary Randolph. 
He was preceded in death by his father and an infant brother.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Gary F. Binns memorial fund has been established.
Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Eddy Zilch

Eddy Zilch
Eddy A. Zilch, 66, of Shawano, WI, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013 at ManorCare Health Services, Shawano.
Eddy Albert Zilch was born July 20, 1946 in Janesville, WI, to Ervin and Evelyn (Pomplun) Zilch. His family moved to California when he was a young man. Then Eddy lived in Washington and on Nov. 23, 1968 he was united in marriage to Marlene K. Massey in Carnation, WA. The couple moved to Monmouth, Iowa, where they lived from 1980 to 1989. They settled in Wisconsin and over the years lived in Caroline, Gresham, and Shawano.
Eddy served as a firefighter while in California, did road construction, automotive body work, worked for the railroad and did various other odd jobs throughout his career. He was handy at fixing watches, clocks, jewelry and electronics. Eddy’s other interests included taking care of his vegetable gardens and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Marlene, and three children: Eddy (Michelle) Zilch Jr. of Baldwin, IA, Arthur Zilch of Clintonville, and Tim (Ann) Zilch of Clintonville. There are three grandchildren: Stephen Zilch of Baldwin, IA, Alicia Zilch and Christopher Zilch, both of Clintonville. There are three sisters, Judy, Cathy, Ruth, and four brothers, Robert (Cathy), Tim (Sharon), Daniel (Alice), and Dennis. He is further survived by many other relatives and friends. 
Eddy is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ervin.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, 299 S. Main St., Clintonville, WI 54929. Rev. Richard Vanman will officiate and burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Mattoon. Friends may call on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com

Lillian Brauer

Lillian Brauer
Lillian F. Brauer, 91, of Lost Nation, Iowa died Monday, April 15, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lost Nation. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lost Nation. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Burial will be at Lost Nation Cemetery. Lahey Funeral and Cremation Services of Lost Nation is in charge of arrangements.
Lillian Brauer was born March 21, 1922, in Oxford Junction, Iowa to Louis and Kathryn (Lasack) Buresh. She graduated from Oxford Junction High School in 1939. On Jan. 9, 1940 she was united in marriage to Alvin Brauer.
She is survived by her three children: Carol (Brad) Anderson of DeWitt, Mona (John) Sorenson of Dubuque and  Bill (Beverly) Brauer of Maquoketa, six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, a sister Marguerite Coon of Oxford Junction, and a brother Louis (Olive) Buresh of Houston, TX.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and an infant brother, Arnold.
Memorials may be given to the Lost Nation Fire Department.
Online condolences may be left for the family at  www.laheys.com.

Jeanne Head

Jeanne Head
Jeanne M.  Head, 68, of Maquoketa, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at her home.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, with visitation one hour before the service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa.
 Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 8 at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa. 
Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Maquoketa.
Jeanne Head was born September 13, 1944, in Maquoketa to James and Rose Marie (Lambert) Current. 
She graduated from Bellevue High School and went to
college at Capri in Dubuque. 
She was united in marriage to Mick Head on
October 30, 1965 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa.
She worked at Sunshine Pre-school and Daycare for over 20 years touching multiple generations of Sunshine Kids.   She enjoyed spending time with her family, cross-stitching, and was very artistic creating many arts and crafts for Sunshine.
Jeanne is survived by her husband Mick of Maquoketa, two sons; Dan Head,  D.J. Head of Denver, Colo., two grandsons; Brian and Nathaniel Head of Freeport, Ill., two sisters; Amy (Chris) Smith of Nashville, Tenn., Pat (Tom) Scheckel of Bellevue, two brothers; Chuck (Wendy) Current of Omaha, Neb., Bob Current of Denver, Colo., two  sister-in-laws; Mary (George) Ronek and Peggy Head of Maquoketa, and two  brother-in-laws Frank (Fran) Head of Pheonix, Ariz., Robert (Joan) Head of  Maquoketa, and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brother-in-laws Don and Jim.
A memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.

Nancy Clark

Nancy Clark
Nancy L. Clark, 74, died suddenly Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at her home in Gulfport, MS.
She was born November 25, 1938, and was adopted as a toddler by George and Hilda (Witt) Volk.  She grew up in Oxford Junction, Iowa, where she married Albert R. Clark in 1955.
She enjoyed reading, painting, her computer, and traveling.  She lived with her oldest son in Hawaii for 7 years, and then shared time between her second son in Mississippi, and her daughter in Texas from 1996 until her death.  In her early years of retirement, she visited family and friends all over the U.S.  and Germany.
She is survived by her daughter Laura, and sons, Thomas, Richard, Clayton, and David; nine grandchildren and four adopted grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; her son, Robin; and her brother James.
A memorial service is planned for a later date in Oxford Junction, with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Clinton, Iowa.

Waive P. Bailey

Waive P. Bailey
 Waive P. Bailey, 80, of Maquoketa, died on Friday, April 5, 2013, at the Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa.
A celebration of Waive’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center, Maquoketa. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 8, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.
Waive Bailey was born on March 4, 1933, in Maquoketa, to Lyle and Rebecca (Bruns) Widel. She attended Maquoketa High School, graduating in 1950. She married Robert C. Bailey, Sr. on March 16, 1951, in Clinton, Iowa. He preceded her in death on May 21, 1993.
Waive had worked as a secretary for Judge Keck and for Clinton Engines. She later was a homemaker and farmed with her husband in the Delmar area for many years.
Waive enjoyed volunteering at the Senior Center, Jackson County Regional Health Center and Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa. She also enjoyed walking, reading, playing bingo, and spending time with family and friends.
Those left to honor her memory include children, Mary Ann Bailey of Maquoketa, Karen Hagenow of Maquoketa, Robert (Linda) Bailey, Jr. of Maquoketa, and Kenneth (Judy) Bailey of Delmar; a sister, Neda Wagoner of Maquoketa; a brother, Dana Widel of Maquoketa; and a brother-in-law, Art Wheatley of Cedar Rapids.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, four sisters, and one great-grandchild.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Waive P. Bailey memorial fund.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Ronald Downey

Ronald Downey
Ronald B. Downey, 93, of Preston, Iowa died on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Genesis Medical Center West, Davenport, Iowa. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Preston with Reverend Gregory Geier officiating. Burial was in the Preston Cemetery. A visitation was held from 4 -7 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2013 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Preston.  Memorials may be given to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com
Ronald was born on July 30, 1919, the son of Ben and Grace (McNeil) Downey near Dodge Center, Minnesota. His family returned to the area when he was a year old. He graduated from Preston High School in 1936 and attended the American Institute of Commerce in Davenport. Ronald was employed in the Jackson County Auditor’s office for four years. He was married to Ruth Sullivan on Sept. 30, 1939 in Elkader, Iowa.
In the summer of 1944, Ronald decided to volunteer for military service. He entered the Army Air Corps where he was a teletype operator. He was on the high seas in the Pacific Ocean when VJ Day took place. On the Island of Saipan, Japan he served with the 69th Anti-Aircraft Group and was an Administrative C.E.O. in charge of processing servicemen and women for their return to the United States. Ronald was honorably discharged from the United States Army on Aug. 16, 1946 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois.
Ronald and Ruth farmed for three years near Lost Nation before coming in 1950 to the farm near Preston where they lived for fifty years. He was in the dairy herd business for twenty years and at one time served as President of the Jackson and Clinton County Dairy Herd Improvement Association.
Ronald was a member of the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Preston. He served as past Commander of the V.F.W. Post #3633 in Maquoketa and was a member of the American Legion in Preston. Following his retirement from farming in 1974, Ronald worked as a crop hail insurance adjuster for Grinnell Mutual Insurance for ten years. He and Ruth enjoyed traveling and visited every state in the union, except for Alaska. They also spent twenty-one winters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their trip to Hawaii was to take part in the 25th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Ronald enjoyed Keno, reading, playing cards and was very proud of his family.
Ronald will be dearly missed by his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Myrna (Carl) Neumann of Clinton; one son, Robert (Denise) Downey of Marshalltown, Iowa; four grandchildren, Brenda (Carl) Dissette of New Buffalo, Michigan, Matt (Sarah) Downey of Marshalltown, Megan (Kevin) Nagel of Grinnell, Iowa and Mitchell Downey of Ames, Iowa; ten great grandchildren; a sister, Marian Wacha of Omaha, Nebraska and one brother, Loyd (Barbara) Downey of Preston.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Robert and Lyle and one granddaughter, Laura Neumann Lantero.

Dorothy Rasmussen

Dorothy Rasmussen
Dorothy Rasmussen passed away in Central Washington Hospital, Wenatchee, WA, on January 31, 2013, after losing a brief bout with pneumonia.
Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  A gathering of family and friends will be held immediately following the service in “The Bistro” at Carson’s. A private burial will be held from the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.
Dorothy was born Dorothy Virginia Stutting in Delmar, Iowa, on November 8, 1919, and moved to Maquoketa, Iowa, at age 9.  She graduated from Maquoketa High School (Class of 1938) and went on to become a beautician.  On June 22, 1941, she married Gerald (Jerry) Rasmussen, her childhood and high school sweetheart.
During the war years, she followed Jerry as his Army Ordinance duties took him to the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland, and to the Toledo Army Ordinance Depot, working as a beautician at both locations.  Following the war they returned to Maquoketa and gave their attention to the family automobile dealership and to their son and grandchildren.
Later in life, Jerry and Dorothy enjoyed traveling to Europe, especially to Denmark where they were able to reestablish a connection to Danish family members....a connection which had been severed two generations before.  They maintained this connection up to the present time.
As their age and health issues advanced, Dorothy and Jerry decided to move to Wenatchee, Washington, to be close to their son and daughter-in-law.  They became residents of Bonaventure of East Wenatchee in March of 2009 and made many good friends among the residents and staff there.  Dorothy lost Jerry, her husband of 70 years on June 12, 2011.
Dorothy was active in the Maquoketa Woman’s Club, PEO (Maquoketa and Wenatchee,) Jackson County Hospital Auxiliary,  Briggs Elementary School PTA, and the First United Methodist Church of Maquoketa.
Dorothy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Phil and Lovelyn Rasmussen of Wenatchee, her granddaughter Linde Rasmussen Lapish of Scottsdale, Arizona, her grandson Dana Gerald Rasmussen and his wife Jasmine of Alexandria, Virginia, and her great grandsons Colin and Evan.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Community Foundation of Jackson County.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tom Tyree

Tom Tyree
Tom R. Tyree, 70, of Maquoketa, Iowa died Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at his home. Funeral Services were held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa. Family and friends called from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa. Burial will be in the National Cemetery at Rock Island  Arsenal.
Tom R. Tyree was born Sept. 16, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Rex and Marion (Reigert) Tyree. He graduated from Yorkville (IL) High School in 1960 and then from Illinois Wesleyan in Bloomington, Illinois. Tom served in the U.S. Navy and drove the Ambassadors of Nicaragua and Uruguay during the Kennedy’s Inauguration. On May 21, 2011 he was united in marriage to Kris Thomson in Waukon, Iowa.
Tom worked in Financial Estate Planning for Connecticut General and Riverbend Financial Services. He also was an Estate Planning Specialist for Smith Barney, and retired from American Bank and Trust in Davenport.
He was a past member of the North Scott Rotary, Maquoketa Rotary, Maquoketa Lions, Maquoketa Optimist, a 4-H Leader for the Davenport Plowboys and North West Challengers. He was past president of Scott County Humane Society and served on the board for Jackson County Humane Society.
 Tom really loved his wonderful wife, daughter and  grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Kris of Maquoketa, one daughter Tammy Gardner, three grandchildren; James, Tom, and Jack Gardner of Scottsdale, AZ, one brother, Scott (Vicky) Tyree of Brooksville, FL, a niece Kimberly and a nephew,  Eric.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Richard in 1991.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Jackson County Humane Society, Fulton Community Church, or the Maquoketa Fire Department.
Online condolences may be left for the family at  www.laheys.com.

Robert Martin

Robert Martin
Robert J. “Bob” Martin, 80, of Davenport and formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at St. Mary Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Davenport. 
A graveside service and burial celebrating Bob’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 2013, from the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.
Robert Joseph Martin was born on March 29, 1933 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Joseph and Evelyn (Schoenauer) Martin. He grew up in Maquoketa and attended Maquoketa Schools and then the University of Iowa. He served in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1954 until receiving an honorable discharge in 1956. He married Janet Doerr, and later married Mary Lou Marcucci.
“Bob” joined the family car business in 1957 and worked alongside his father, Joe, at Joe Martin Auto Sales in Maquoketa until 1984 when they sold the business to Kirk & Otting. He then moved to Davenport where he sold real estate for over 20 years primarily for Lohman Brothers.
“Bob” was a conservationist and an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan becoming a lifetime member of the University of Iowa Alumni Association. He was known as a social person. He enjoyed hunting and at one time had been an expert rifleman. 
Those left to honor his memory include a very special cousin, John “Bill” (Lola) Hansen of Wyoming, IA; 1 aunt, Virginia “Jean” Dyer of Maquoketa, IA; 3 nieces and 1 nephew, Deb (John) Kalb of Dubuque, IA, Sherri (Brian) Marceau of Eldridge, IA, Robert “Bob” (Brenda) Moler of Apple Valley, MN, and Amy (Eric) Schotland of Kansas City, KS. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Sally Moler, and a niece, Lisa Moler.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Virginia Eastman

Virginia Eastman
Virginia M. Eastman, 97, of Maquoketa died April 2, 2013 at Clover Ridge Assisted Living, Maquoketa.
No services are planned at this time.
Virginia was born on Dec. 30, 1915 in Waterloo, Iowa, daughter of Cora and Arthur Olson.
On Aug. 4, 1937 she married Frank H. Eastman in Waterloo. They celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in 2012.
Surviving is her husband of Maquoketa, her daughter Sheila (and Gene) Schaul of Dubuque, her grandson Erich (special friend Kristal Newton and her daughters) Schaul of Dubuque, grandson Dave (and Andria) Schaul of Dubuque and great - grandchildren Devaughn, Hannah and Sarah, all of Dubuque.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister and brother-in-law Lavonne and Henry Walters and three half-brothers, Clare, Lucian and James Smith.
The Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa is taking care of arrangements.
Memorials may be given to your favorite charity. Mom gave to many of them.
The family would like to thank the staffs of Clover Ridge and Hospice of Jackson County. The care and concern shown by everyone make this difficult time easier.

Joan Miller

Joan Miller
July 18, 1929 ~ March 28, 2013
Through divine guidance and her strong faith, Joan Emma Miller, age 83 of Preston, Iowa transitioned into eternal life on Thursday, March 28, 2013 (Holy Week) at 6:25 a.m. at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa with her daughter by her side. This day, March 28, Maundy Thursday, is a day of remembrance for the church and for Joan’s life.
Born on July 18, 1929 to Johannes and Margaret (Herzberg) Martensen of Bryant, Iowa, Joan was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Charlotte, Iowa. She attended Goose Lake High School and graduated with the Class of 1947. Early in her career, Joan worked for the Clinton Garment Factory in Clinton, Iowa, Goose Lake School District in Goose Lake, Iowa, and Clinton Engines in Maquoketa, Iowa. She met Virgil while working at the Goose Lake School when he was hired to make an equipment repair in the school cafeteria. On the hottest day of the year, June 21, 1953, Joan married Virgil J. Miller at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Charlotte, Iowa.
After they married, they started Buck’s TV Sales & Service in Preston, Iowa and managed the business for over 20 years before starting Preston Area Cable in Preston, Miles, Goose Lake and Charlotte. Joan retired in 1995 when Virgil passed away. While her children were growing up, Joan was also a homemaker and cherished taking care of her family. The photos, displayed throughout Joan’s home, are evidence of the joy she found in her family. Joan and her family also loved to travel, enjoying an annual fishing vacation in Minnesota in early summer, and two weeks traveling out west in late summer.
Joan was a member of the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Preston. She also belonged to the Ruth Circle at St. John’s, Preston Women’s Club, Jackson County Historical Society, Friends of the Jackson County Conservation, American Legion Auxiliary and the Red Hats Society. She was a past member of Am Vets Auxiliary.
Joan enjoyed collecting dolls, angels and village pieces, taking photographs, decorating her home for every holiday, and attending festivals with her daughter, Kathy. If one thing could be said about Joan, it would be that she was always present. She had a passion for living life in the moment, and was committed to being involved in, and supporting, her community, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Joan lived her life based on a quote by Kent Nerburn, “Something precious is lost if we rush headlong into the details of life without pausing for a moment to pay homage to the mystery of life and the gift of another day.”
Joan will be dearly and deeply missed by her daughter, Kathy A. Miller of Joliet, Illinois. She is survived by her daughter Kathy, a brother, David Martensen of Clinton, Iowa, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Mardelle Welch, her husband, Virgil and her son, Steven.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 204 N Anna Street in Preston, Iowa. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 3 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial will take place in Miles Cemetery, Miles, Iowa.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.
Memorials in Joan’s honor may be made to:  St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 204 N Anna Street, Preston, IA 52069
Leeza’s Place/Leeza’s Care Connection, 50 Uno Circle, Joliet, IL 60435

Clifton Petersen

Clifton Petersen
Clifton Andrew Petersen, 85, of Davenport, formerly of Bellevue, IA passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, with his family by his side.  Funeral services were held on Friday, March 29, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Davenport where he was a member.  Visitation was held on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Runge Mortuary. Burial was in National Cemetery, Rock Island, IL. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Victory Church or the American Cancer Society.  Online condolences may be left at www.rungemortuary.com.
Clifton was born July 15, 1927 in Ladysmith, WI; the son of Peter and Marie (Fries) Petersen.   He graduated at age 16 from Welton High School in 1944.  He then married Ruth C. Clark on Dec. 11, 1948; having renewed their vows for their 60th wedding anniversary at All Saints Catholic Church in Sanford, FL.  He served as a military police officer in the US Army.
In his earlier years he farmed in the Otter Creek area.  He then farmed in the Delmar, IA area and later moved to Preston, IA where he farmed and also owned and operated Copper Creek Village. He retired from Chemplex Chemical Company in Clinton.  He was a member of the Preston AMVETS and while living in Bellevue, was a member of the Bellevue AMVETS.
Clif was a snowbird wintering 21 years in the Sanford, FL area.
Clif was a kind, loving and gentle man who always put others ahead of himself.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Ruth, Davenport; children, Pamela J. (Petersen) Colvin, Longwood, FL and Brad J. (Karen) Petersen, Moline, IL; grandchildren:  Alexandra and Andrew Colvin; Ashley (Isaac) Martinez; great granddaughter, Stella and a brother, Arwin Petersen, DeWitt, IA.
His parents and three children and two sisters preceded him in death.

Viola J. Bramer

Viola J. Bramer
Viola J. Bramer, 95, of Monmouth, Iowa, died on Monday evening, March 25, 2013, at the Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of Viola’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, March 29, from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Monmouth Cemetery.
Viola Josephine Lasack was born on January 2, 1918 in rural Oxford Junction, Iowa, to John and Julia (Hanak) Lasack. She grew up on a farm and graduated from Oxford Junction High School. She married Lyle B. Bramer on June 27, 1939 in Oxford Junction. He preceded her in death on December 17, 1988.
Viola was a homemaker and had farmed with her husband in the Monmouth area for many years. She had also sold Avon for over 25 years.
Viola was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Raphael #1156. In earlier years, she had been a Monmouth 4-H leader. She enjoyed fishing, going to the riverboats, and playing cards, especially euchre. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those left to honor Viola’s memory include her children: Larry Bramer of Baldwin, IA, Carol Ann (Alan) Mitten of Quincy, IL, Terry Bramer of Cedar Rapids, IA, Nancy (Charlie) Updegraff of Cedar Rapids, and Gary Bramer of Baldwin; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Viola J. Bramer memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Joan Emma Miller
Joan Emma Miller, age 83, of Preston, Iowa died Thursday, March 28, 2013 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Arrangements are pending at the Miller-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Preston, Iowa.

Lloyd Rich

Lloyd Rich
Lloyd George Rich, 94, passed away at Maquoketa Care Center on March 22, 2013. A celebration of Lloyd’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa, burial with military honors will be at the Union Cemetery in rural Maquoketa. Friends will call after 1 p.m. at Lahey’s on Wednesday.
Lloyd was born in Maquoketa March 21, 1918 to his parents, Thomas and Bessie (Lary) Rich and raised in rural Maquoketa. He had stories of riding his horse Bill to country schools and of hauling his classmate around in a Model T truck at High School. Lloyd went into the Navy at the age of 17 until he was 20. He returned to Maquoketa to help out at the farm. He than went to Pennsylvanian working at a fabrication business that made drilling equipment.
While going to college in Pennsylvania he met and married Ilona Szinte .
When World War II broke out, Lloyd enlisted back into the Navy Seabees. He landed in North Africa. After the war Lloyd moved back to Maquoketa with his wife and son Thomas. They started their welding business in Maquoketa, at 407 W. Platt, after working in a welding shop in De Witt and at Clinton Engines helping in maintenance. He built a boat for Mr. Thomas. He made go-carts in the ’60s. Eighty percent of iron hand rails on homes in Maquoketa and surrounding towns were made by Lloyd.
He traveled extensively to include every winter they lived in South Texas until 2007. Lloyd and Bobbie owned and managed rental properties to include an apartment complex in Chicago. Lloyd has flown a single place airplane in most of the places he had lived and visited. Lloyd was always involved in politics and was on the Maquoketa Airport Commission for years. In his later years he loved mowing his yards with his tractor.
Lloyd will be remembered by his family, his sons Thomas of Carbondale and Roger and his wife Janie of Davenport; three grandchildren: Jon, Lisa and Kayla Rich and one great grandson, Gavin Rich.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Ilona “Bobbie” in December 2007, his parents, two sisters and two brothers.
Online  condolences for the family may be left at www.laheys.com

Linda Hayes

Linda Hayes
Linda F. Hayes, 66, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Otter Creek. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa, where a vigil service was held at 7:30 p.m. Burial was in St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery in Otter Creek.
Linda Hayes was born Aug. 12, 1946 in Dubuque, Iowa to Benjamin and Shirley (Haskell) Husemann. On Nov. 27, 1965 she was united in marriage to Raymond Hayes in Dubuque.
Linda is survived by her husband Raymond, three children: Maxine (David) Tone of Dubuque, Tammy (Charles) Surges of Eau Claire, WI, Thomas (Kimmy) Hayes of Asbury, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and 10 siblings.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.

Delbert Heiar

Delbert Heiar
Delbert N. Heiar, 90, of Springbrook, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church in Springbrook. Family and friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday at St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church in Springbrook, where a vigil service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery in Springbrook, Iowa. Lahey Funeral & Cremation Services in Maquoketa is in charge of arrangements.
Delbert N. Heiar was born June 22, 1922 near St. Donatus to Alois and Agnes (Malone) Heiar. On Oct. 20, 1943, he was united in marriage to Dolores Michel in Springbrook. She died on Feb. 1, 2000. Delbert farmed all his life in Springbrook until 1995. He was a member of St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church in Springbrook. He loved to visit, and take Sunday rides. He was known for his good sense of humor.
Delbert is survived by seven children; Fr. James Heiar of Epworth , Sister Janet Heiar of Ft. Yates, ND, Anna Mae (Jack) Tebbe of Maquoketa, “Peg” (Tom) Manderscheid of Grand Haven, MI, Barbara (Dennis) Tebbe of Maquoketa, Stephen (Peggy) Heiar and Mark (Connie) Heiar of Spragueville, 15 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 step-great-grandchildren and two sisters; Rita Clasen and Mary Ernst of Bellevue.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a brother Leo, two sisters, Theresa and Dorothy, and a son-in-law, Dan Lanhan.
A special thanks to the staff at Mill Valley Care Center and Hospice of Jackson County for their excellent care for Dad.
A Delbert Heiar memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.

Robert Wazac

Robert Wazac
Robert Rudolf Wazac, 89, a resident of the Hiawatha Care Center, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at the care center. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Phil Jorgensen. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. Burial will be in the Lost Nation Cemetery Lost Nation, Iowa.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel; children, David (Ruth) Wazac, Mark (Debbie) Wazac, Dennis (Jo) Wazac, and Robin (Nathan) Borrett; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Carl Wazac Jr., and Tony Wazac.
Robert was born Sept. 13, 1923, in Lost Nation, Iowa, the son of Carl Sr. and Nelli (Potter) Wazac. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War II. Robert married Hazel E. Ruggeberg on Dec. 26, 1943, in Seattle, Washington. He was the Vice President of Allied Glass Products for 40 years. Robert enjoyed woodworking, golfing and fishing. He was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan and also enjoyed the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Mercy at: 701 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52403, to aid with staff education.
Please sign the online guestbook for Robert at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Patricia Streets

Patricia Streets
Patricia “Pat” May Streets, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, after a long illness at Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. Del Bear. Family will greet friends from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial: Streets Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.
Survivors include children, Pamela McDaniel, Sharon (Jack) Mulholland, Sandy (Earl) Hyke, Lori (Chuck) Robison and Michael Streets all of Cedar Rapids; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Bonnie and Debbie.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Peggy (Hayes) Massey; husband, Tolbert Streets; brother, Tom Massey; and an infant sister.
Pat was born on January 23, 1933, in Maquoketa, Iowa, daughter of Floyd and Peggy Massey. On November 1949, she married Tolbert James Streets in Maquoketa, Iowa, where they enjoyed 50 years of marriage. Pat worked at Collins Radio until she retired, then later part time for the Cedar Rapids School Transportation for special needs children. She enjoyed gambling, bowling, camping and most of all she loved her grandchildren. Pat also loved tending to her rose bushes.
Please sign the online guest book for Pat at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Linda Hayes
Linda F. Hayes, 66, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.
Services are pending at Lahey Funeral & Cremation Services in Maquoketa.

Rose Hare

Rose Hare
Rose L. Hare, 95, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Friday morning, March 15, 2013, at her home in Maquoketa, surrounded by her family.
A celebration of Rose’s life was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2013, from the First Baptist Church in Maquoketa. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial was at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.
Rose Lee Thompson was born on May 16, 1917 in Fort Gay, West Virginia, to Steven and Belle Thompson. She grew up in West Virginia and then moved to Ohio prior to moving to Iowa in 1950.
Rose had worked at Timken Roller Bearing Company in Columbus, Ohio during World War II. Upon moving to Maquoketa, she worked at the Jackson County Public Hospital as the head cook for over 25 years until retirement. 
Rose was the oldest member of the First Baptist Church in Maquoketa. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and was an avid fan of the Cubs and Hawkeyes. She especially loved her family and her dog “Tippy”. 
Those left to honor Rose’s memory include her children, Claude (Jean) Hare of Union City, MI, Caroline Sue McAfee of Maquoketa, IA, John (Barbara) Hare of Maquoketa, IA, William (Sue) Hare of Maquoketa, IA, Tom (Dawn) Hare of Maquoketa, IA, and Gay (Dennis) Storlie of Maquoketa, IA; 24 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, 7 brothers, 3 sisters, a daughter, Lois Ann Houston and a son, Robert Lawrence Hare.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Rose L. Hare memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Lois Cox

Lois Cox
Lois A. Cox, 72, of Walcott, IA, died on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, IA.
Lois was born Dec. 1, 1940 to Stephen and Marie (Thomas) Laychak in Chicago, IL. She married Raymond J. Cox on March 8, 1958 in Belvidere, IL. He preceded her in death on May 29, 2005.
Lois worked at the Walcott Trust and Savings Bank for 43 years.
Lois was an avid Chicago Bears and NASCAR fan. In early years she enjoyed watching her husband, Ray race stockcars.
Visitation was held on Sunday, March 17, 2013 from 2 - 5 p.m. at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant, IA. 
Services were held on Monday, March 18, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bentley Funeral Home, Durant, IA. The officiant was Father Brian Shepley. 
Serving as casket bearers were Jacob Dusenberry, John Robertson, Jason Dondlinger, Michael Heister, Kevin Feller, Keith Feller.
Interment took place at the Walcott Cemetery, Walcott, IA.
She is survived and lovingly remembered by her sons: Ray Jr. and his wife Michelle Cox of Maquoketa, IA and Rick Cox of Walcott, IA, 5 grandchildren: Ricky Jr., Ryan, Kayla, Katie and Michael, 3 great grandchildren:  Hailey, Jaden and Chase, and her sister Carol and her husband Chuck Muersch of Chicago, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her brother Steve Laychak.
A memorial has been established in her memory.
Online remembrances and condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com

Ronald Kueter

Ronald Kueter
Ronald Milo Kueter, 67, of Bellevue passed away Wednesday morning, March 6, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque surrounded by his family.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning, March 9, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bellevue. Burial was in the Parish Cemetery. Visitation for Ron was held from 3-7 p.m. Friday evening at Hachmann Funeral Home & Cremation Service and again on Saturday morning from 9-10 a.m. at the funeral home.
Ron was born on Aug. 1945 in Bellevue, Ia., son of Milo and Mary (Schilling) Kueter. He married LaVonne Scholtes on Oct. 7, 1967 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bellevue.
He worked for John Deere Dubuque Works for 36 ½ years, retiring in 2001. He then worked for Family Dollar in Maquoketa for the past 10 years. In his early years he worked as a part-time Police Officer in Bellevue.
Ron had a great sense of humor, care free attitude, enjoyed people and had a signature laugh. He was a hard worker. Ron loved old John Deere tractors and riding his four-wheeler.
Ron’s grandchildren were especially important to him. He will be deeply missed.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife of 45 years, LaVonne, of Bellevue; two sons, Terry (Linnet) and Brian (Pamm); daughter, Jeanna (Mathew) Schmidt, all of Bellevue; six grandchildren, Amye Valant, Bobye McInnerney, Cathye Redmond, Chase Kueter, Devon Kueter and Patricia Schmidt; and brother, David (Linda) Kueter, also of Bellevue.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Patricia.
Online condolences may be left for the family at ww.hachmannfuneralhome.com
We want to thank Mercy and Finley Hospitals for their wonderful care and Father Dick Schaefer for his spiritual support.

Donald Riordan

Donald Riordan
Donald E. Riordan, 74, of Cambridge, Ill., died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at his home.  Services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Cambridge Chapel of Stackhouse-Moore Funeral Services.  Rev. Jerry Rafalco will officiate.  Cremation will take place after the service.  Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. prior to the service.  Memorials may be made to the Donald Riordan Memorial Fund.
Donald was born March 3, 1939 in rural Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, the son of John and Gertrude Elliott Riordan. He was educated in rural Maquoketa schools. His marriage to Beverly Oneyear took place on Sept. 5, 1964 in Rock Island, Ill.  She passed away July 9, 2010.  Don worked at the Cleveland Rock Quarry for 39 years and then was an over the road heavy equipment operator for the IUOE Union Local 150 in Rock Island.  His memberships include the Moose Lodge No. 990, Geneseo, and Silvis Eagles Club, Arie 1839.  He enjoyed card games, fishing, and the casinos.
Those surviving are, sons and daughters-in-law, Archie Carpenter, Des Moines, IA, Ron Riordan, Maquoketa, IA, Jerry and Beth Riordan, Davenport, Donald and Carrie Riordan II, Cambridge, Ill., and a daughter and son-in-law, Lonnie and Harold Wood, Oxford Junction, IA.  Other survivors include his grandchildren, Jason, Jaclyn, Sidney, Kody, Chelsey, Alexandria, Gabrielle, James, Archie, Ron Jr., Chris, Josh, Jeremy, Tasha, Arther, Andrea, Trisha, Beth, Alex, a sister, Grace Daeg, Maquoketa, a brother, John Riordan, Baldwin, IA, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, especially Tommy “Log” Birch.  
His parents, his wife, a son, Dick, a great grandson, two sisters, and four brothers preceded him in death.
Condolences may be expressed by visiting Don’s obituary at www.stackhousemoore.com.

Jacqueline Fischer

Jacqueline Fischer
Jacqueline Ann Fischer, 83, of Lost Nation, Iowa, died on Thursday evening, March 7, 2013, as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident on Highway 64 and 24th Street just west of Maquoketa.
A celebration of Jacqueline’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.
Jacqueline Ann Dietz was born on April 24, 1929 at home north of Elwood, Iowa, to John Fred and Helen Amilda (Fuglsang) Mau Dietz. She graduated from Elwood High School in 1946 and married Kenneth Dale Fischer on May 25, 1947 in Maquoketa. He preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 1997.
Jacqueline farmed with her husband for 33 years in and around the Elwood area until retiring in 1980. They then moved to Elwood where Kenny worked at the school and drove school bus with her going along as a chaperone. They moved to Lost Nation in 1989. During this time she also worked at RonAnn’s Floral Shoppe, Bud’s Super Valu in the bakery, Prairie House in the kitchen and as a Geriatrics nurse staying with people in their homes. 
Jacqueline was a member of the Jackson County Historical Society and the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lost Nation. She had been a 4-H leader for many years and was an avid collector of family history and a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs. She was a collector of bird houses, loved flowers all around the yard, and loved playing cards and was one of the original founding members of their card club for over 60 years.  She had just returned from spending 3 months with her daughter and family in Arizona.
Those left to honor Jacqueline’s memory include her children, Kevin (Lois Ann) Fischer of Maquoketa, IA, and Jane Ann (Garry) Gallant of Sierra Vista, AZ; 4 grandchildren, Robert Heath, C.J. Heath and Jessica Ann Scism of AZ, and Matt Hansen of Maquoketa, IA; 3 great-grandchildren, Colby, Topanga and Jordyn Ann of AZ; a sister, Kay (Richard) Harris of Hopkinton, IA; and many nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Kenneth.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Jacqueline Ann Fischer memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Harold Myers

Harold Myers
Harold R. Myers, 90, of Maquoketa died on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at his home.
Services to celebrate Harold’s life will be Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Friends and family may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery with Military Honors.
Harold married Donna Dowdal on April 26, 1947 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Davenport, Iowa. They moved to Maquoketa in 1953 where Harold owned and operated a gas station, Hal’s Mobile Service and worked part-time as a truck driver for Spartan Co.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, American Legion Post #75, VFW Post # 3633. He was in the United States Army serving during World War II as a Sargent he also served in the European Theater, earning two bronze stars.
He volunteered on the Maquoketa Fire Department for ten years, and also volunteered for Meals on Wheels.
Harold is survived by five children: Cynthia (Bill) Fender of East Moline, Tim (Ava) Myers of Seymour, WI, Mary Jo Filip of Sequin, TX, Terri (Daryl) Mackenthun of Griffith, IN, Kelly Myers of Andrew, 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two sisters; Marjorie Chadwell of Davenport and Midge Deihl of Bettendorf.
He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, granddaughter Rebecca Batey and one brother Charles Myers.
Memorials may be given to the Children’s Casket Fund 16632 Monastery Rd. Peosta, Iowa  52068.
Online condolences may be left for the family at  www.laheys.com.

Olivia Cornelius

Olivia Cornelius
Olivia M. Cornelius, 94, of Andrew, died Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Mill Valley Care Center.
A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Andrew Salem Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the Andrew Cemetery, Andrew, Iowa.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa.
Olivia Marie Cornelius was born Sept. 20, 1918 in Olivenheim, CA, to Otto and Louise (Ehl) Koehlert. She married Chester Cornelius on Dec. 8, 1939. He died on May 5, 1999.
She was a homemaker and farmed with her husband for 50 years. Also she was a member of the Andrew Salem Lutheran Church. She loved working on crafts and making paper mache sculptures, they went to craft shows many weekends in Iowa and Wisconsin selling her sculptures. She was an avid reader and kept up with things.
She is survived by two daughters, Chris (Ken) Weuste of Andrew, Rosemary Yappen of Maquoketa, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter Margaret in 1998, two sisters and two brothers.
Memorials are preferred.

Viola Giddings

Viola Giddings
Viola Christina Giddings, 103, of Sabula died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa after living on the family farm over eighty-three years, up until a few days ago. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Calvary Lutheran Church, Sabula with Pastor Robert Krueger officiating. A visitation was held from 12 noon - 2 p.m., prior to the service at the church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.
Viola was born June 15, 1909, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Krabbenhoft) Henrichsen in Miles, Iowa. She attended Country Schools, rural Sabula. On Feb. 8, 1930, Viola married William A. Giddings in Lyons, Iowa. They celebrated nearly 65 years of marriage. William died Jan. 20, 1995.
Viola farmed with family on the Evergreen Hill Farm, rural Sabula. She was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church, Church Circle, Miles Garden Club, and the Jackson County Historical Society. Viola loved flower gardening and arranging. She also enjoyed embroidery, doing craftwork and word puzzles.
Viola will be dearly missed by her two sons, Dwain “Rusty” Giddings of Miles and William “Willy” (Lola) Giddings of Sabula; one daughter, Mary Ellen Clark of Preston, Iowa; nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson, Alden; four step-grandchildren; and three step-great grandchildren.
Viola was preceded in death by her husband, William; three grandsons, Dwain Giddings II, Randy Clark and Daniel Giddings; one granddaughter, Brenda Clark; one son-in-law, Winston Clark; two sisters, Anna Welch and Bessie Culver; and her parents.

Karl Vohringer, Jr.

Karl Vohringer, Jr.
Karl E. Vohringer, Jr., 57, of DeWitt, Iowa, died on Monday, March 4, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
A celebration of Karl’s life was held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 8, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation was held prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial was at the Buckhorn Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.
Karl Ernest Vohringer, Jr. was born on July 24, 1955 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Karl, Sr. and Verna (Howell) Vohringer. He attended school in Baldwin and then Maquoketa schools. He married Cindy Wiese in Clinton, Iowa. They divorced and he later married Carla Clark in Clinton, Iowa.
Karl first worked for A to Z Salvage Yard in Clinton for several years. He then was a self-employed mechanic for many years and for the past 9 years had worked for Nugent Auto Sales in Maquoketa.
Karl loved to work on junk cars. He was a collector of bells and in his earlier years had raced stock cars.
Those left to honor Karl’s memory include a daughter, Desiree (Kal) Vergauwen of Marshalltown, IA; 2 granchildren, Adelina and Adrian; 2 step-grandchildren, Sadie and Shyla; brothers, Dennis (Jo) Vohringer of Delmar, IA, Tom (Marianne) Sandberg of Manchester, IA, David (Rhea) Sandberg of MO, and Kris (Lisa) Vohringer of Maquoketa, IA; sisters, Sharon (Larry) Boedeker of Calamus, IA, Carla (Frank) Roberts of Buckhorn, IA, Cindy (Ed) Clark of Lost Nation, IA, Kathie (Eric) Hofmann of Aledo, IL, and Kandi (Mark) Marshall of Maquoketa, IA; his step-mother, Marlene Vohringer of Maquoketa, IA; and a special friend, Mary Goodwin of DeWitt, IA. 
He was preceded in death by his father, a daughter, Jamie, sons, Knathan and Karl III, a brother, Kevin, and a sister, Vicki. 
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Karl E. Vohringer, Jr. memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

James McCloy

James McCloy
James H. “Jake” McCloy, 85, of Maquoketa, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Maquoketa Care Center. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. Family and friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa. A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m. and a Vigil Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be at St. Clement Cemetery in Bankston, Iowa.
Jim McCloy was born Sept. 28, 1927, in Sugar Creek to Orie and Anna (Banowetz) McCloy. He graduated from Delmar High School in 1946. He was united in marriage to Shirley (Hannan) Lucas on June 25, 1976, in Bankston, Iowa.
Jim farmed all his life in Delmar, Iowa. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa, Knights of Columbus Council #8269 and was a fourth degree member of Dubourg Assembly.
Jim is survived by his wife Shirley of Maquoketa, eleven children; Rick (Diane) Lucas of Breda, Ron (Val) Lucas of Bankston, Peggy (Bob) Jurkowski of Bettendorf, Bob (Lynn) Lucas of Worthington, Randy (Brenda) Lucas of Quitman, Texas, Jeff (Joni) Lucas of Bankston, Mike (Coyla) Lucas of Delmar, Allen (Cindy) Lucas of Newark, Illinois, Dean (Karen) Lucas of Manchester, Dale (Jenny) Lucas of Grass Lake, Michigan, Jennifer (Jason) Billings of Dubuque, 37 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, two sisters; Ruth Gerlach of Delmar, Mary Frondell of Sabula and one brother, Joe (Madonna) McCloy of Delmar, two sisters-in-law, Karen Oberfoell of Dubuque and Arletta McCloy of Miles.
He was preceded in death by one granddaughter Heather Lucas, one-son-in-law Jerry Grillot, two brothers, Eugene and Bob (Jenny), a sister Kate, two sisters-in-law, Betty Schmitt and Joan Breitbach and two brothers-in-law Kenny Gerlach and Dave Frondell.
Memorials are preferred.
Online condolences may be left for the family at  www.laheys.com.

Walter Maehr

Walter Maehr
Walter David “Dave” Maehr, 87, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013 at the Fountains in Bettendorf. Services in celebration of his life will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady St., Davenport, where his family will greet friends from 9 a.m. until time of service on Friday. Burial will be in the National Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois, where military honors will be provided by American Legion Post #26, Davenport.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Scott County Humane Society or Genesis Hospice. Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting his family with arrangements.
Mr. Maehr was born July 8 1925 in Davenport, Iowa to Walter P. and Phyllis G. Maehr.  During World War II, he served with the US Army from 1943-1946.  He graduated from the Iowa State University, Ames, in 1950 with his BS in Industrial Economics. He proudly worked for Bawden Printing, from 1950 until his retirement in 1988, as an accountant and then as Vice President of Human Relations.
He married Jane S. Nyman on Sept. 12, 1948 in Ames, Iowa.  She died March 4, 2006.  
His memberships included St. Paul Lutheran Church, Jaycees (serving as President during 1957-58, which was the same time his wife was President of the Jaycettes), Kiwanis, Miss Iowa Board, serving several terms as Executive Director, 7th Judicial District Board of Directors-Correctional Services, Rock Island Arsenal Historical Society, Iowa State University Alumni Assn; Sigma Nu Fraternity of Iowa State, Cyclone Club of the QC, an Ambassador for the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau, and served as a volunteer at the Rock Island Arsenal Museum, the BIX, Ride the River and other River Action activities.  
He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s activities, walking his three beagles, volunteer work and in his earlier years he enjoyed skiing, fishing and hunting.
Survivors include his daughter, Leslie (Kevin) McAreavy of Madison, AL; grandchildren, Megan (Sam) Ferrise of Nolensville, TN and Jeffrey (fiancée Sarah Hopson) Lawson of Evansdale, IA; step-grandchildren, Jacob McAreavy of Huntersville, NC and Megan (Patrick) Donnelly of Peabody, MA; seven nieces, one nephew, ten great-nieces and nine great-nephews; three great-great nieces; three great-great-nephews and two cousins, Tom (Joann) Maehr of Coal Valley, IL and Bob (Glenna) Maehr of Loveland, OH.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Edwin “Ted” Maehr (1986), a sister Stephanie Keith (2006) and his three beloved Beagles.
Online condolences may be expressed to Mr. Maehr’s family by visiting his obituary at www.WeertsFH.com.

Charles Dyer

Charles Dyer
Charles F. “Chuck” Dyer, 98, of Maquoketa died on Friday morning, March 1, 2013, at the Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of Chuck’s life will be held at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation will follow the service and burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.
Charles F. Dyer was born on Nov. 23, 1914 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Alfred and Leona (Brooks) Dyer. He was a high school graduate and later attended Bayless Business College. He married Virginia “Jean” Schoenauer on May 16, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa.
“Chuck” retired on Jan. 1, 1977 as the Regional General Adjuster after over 35 years with the General Adjustment Bureau. During this period he was transferred over ten times. Upon retirement, Chuck and Jean chose Maquoketa as their final home location. In retirement, Chuck had worked in the insurance department of the Ken Ehlinger Insurance & Real Estate firm in Maquoketa.
“Chuck” was not one to sit around and had been active on the Jackson County Board of Review, Maquoketa Library Board, Maquoketa Planning and Zoning Commission and the Maquoketa Utility Board. He was a past member of the Maquoketa Lions Club and had been a member of the First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa. He was a Mason for over 50 years and a member of the Maquoketa Masonic Helion Lodge #36 AF & AM, where he had served as past Master in 1982 and 1983. He also was a 32nd degree Scottish Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies in Clinton, Iowa.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Virginia “Jean” Dyer of Maquoketa, IA; children, Jeff (Rebecca) Dyer of Raeford, NC, and Joan (Gordon) Meloche of Manchester, MI; 6 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Charles F. “Chuck” Dyer memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Dwayne Sawyer

Dwayne Sawyer
Dwayne “Andy” Sawyer, 57, passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.


Andy was born Nov. 16, 1955, in Streator, Ill., and grew up in Iowa. He was an EMT in Des Moines for many years. Andy enjoyed reading, collecting EMT paraphernalia, and spending time with his dogs, Maggie and Mollie. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Lions.


Andy is survived by his wife, Dawn; sisters, Dawyn Sawyer of Alaska and Dee Gee (Dave) Arterberry of Maquoketa; a brother, Dale (Babette) Sawyer of DeWitt; brothers-in-law, Kenneth (Jennifer) Evans and John (Susan) Evans; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Margaret Sawyer.

Graveside services were held Feb. 18, 2013 at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

 Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

Mary Peckosh

Mary Peckosh
Mary Colette Peckosh, 100, of Dubuque Retirement Community, formerly of Lost Nation died in Dubuque, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lost Nation. Officiating are Msgr. James Burnett, Msgr. Dan Kneeper, Father William Kneemiller, and Deacon Paul Peckosh. Family and friends called from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa. Vigil Service was held at 7:30 p.m.
Colette Peckosh was born Jan. 20, 1913 in Lost Nation, Iowa to John and Minnie (Tebbe) Hart. On Sept. 9, 1934, she was united in marriage to Dr. Frank S. Peckosh of Oxford Junction, at St. James Catholic Church in Toronto. She graduated from Lost Nation High School in 1930 and obtained her teaching certificate after completing Iowa State Teachers College. She went on to teach at Clover Hills Country School in 1931 and Toronto School in 1932. She then worked at home raising her three children. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lost Nation and St. Raphael Cathedral, Dubuque. She was a member of the Mothers’ Club and the Altar and Rosary Society at Sacred Heart Church in Lost Nation. Colette enjoyed playing in various card clubs.
She is survived by three children: Tom (Pamella) Peckosh of Rapid City, SD, Judy (Gerald) Donaldson of Tucson, AZ, Paul (Pamela) Peckosh of Dubuque, 13 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Colette is preceded in death by her husband in August 1982 and two sisters; LaVanche O’Hara and Loretta McAndrew.
Memorials may be given to the Lost Nation Fire Co.
Online condolences may be left for the family at  www.laheys.com.

Charles Mitchell

Charles Mitchell
Charles Mitchell, 75, of Maquoketa died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at his home. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa, Iowa. There will be no public visitation. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Maquoketa with military honors.
Charles was a former member of the Maquoketa Rotary. He was active with the Wounded Warrior Project and the Jackson Co. Historical Society.
Charles is survived by his wife Bonnie of Maquoketa, five children; Douglass Mitchell of Henderson, Nevada, Brett Mitchell of Olathe, KS, Charles Mitchell IV of Oceanside, CA, Woodrow Mitchell and Katherine (Brett) McAfee of Maquoketa, and 16 grandchildren.
Charles had served in US Marine Corp for 35 years, he was a warfighter having served as a lawyer and judge retiring as a Brigadier General.
Memorials may be given to Jackson County Historical Society or Hospice of Jackson County.
Online condolences may be left for the family at  www.laheys.com.

Richard Roling
Richard R. Roling, 56, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 at home.

Ronald Ruggeberg

Ronald Ruggeberg
Ronald E. “Ron” Ruggeberg, 63, of Delmar, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Iowa City, Iowa. 
A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. There is no visitation and burial will be at a later date in the Evergreen Cemetery, Delmar, Iowa.
Ronald Elmer Ruggeberg was born on June 27, 1949 in Anamosa, Iowa, to Ralph E. and Marjorie M. (Martin) Ruggeberg. He grew up in Delmar and was a 1967 graduate of Delwood High School. He married Mary Wallace on Jan. 31, 1971 in Delmar, Iowa.
Prior to entering the military, Ron had worked for six months at Caterpillar. He then served in the U.S. Navy for four years. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, he returned to Caterpillar working as a machinist for over 24 years. 
Ron was a member of a Ham Radio Club and had delivered the Quad City Times newspaper with his wife, Mary, for several years. He and Mary had also worked at flea markets for eight years.
Ron enjoyed motorcycles, dancing, fishing and flea markets. He was known as a quiet, mild-mannered, down-to-earth person.
Those left to honor Ron’s memory include his wife, Mary Ruggeberg of Delmar, IA; children, Daniel L. (Loun) Ruggeberg of Rochester, MN, and Jeffrey A. Ruggeberg of Rochester, MN; 3 grandchildren; brothers, Paul (Janice) Ruggeberg of Maquoketa, IA, John (Jill) Ruggeberg of Bellevue, IA, and Steven (Marilyn) Ruggeberg of Bellevue, IA; a sister, Linda Mohr of Marion, IA; and a sister-in-law, Phyllis (Bill) Turnis of Bernard, IA. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, David Ruggeberg, and a nephew, Scott Ruggeberg.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Robert Manning

Robert Manning
Robert D. “Bob” Manning, 88, of Maquoketa, died on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at his home in rural Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.  Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation will follow the celebration of life service. 
Robert Dale Manning was born on March 19, 1924 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Silas Manning and Stella (Welch) Manning. He attended country schools at the Red School House and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Mary M. Baker on April 3, 1974 in Galena, Illinois.
“Bob” had worked as a farmhand for many years, area quarries and gravel pits, and lastly for the Rock Island Arsenal, retiring due to disability.
“Bob” was a cultivator of the land. He enjoyed gardening, raising sweet corn and asparagus and doing yard work.
Those left to honor Robert’s memory include his wife, Mary Manning of Maquoketa, IA; children, Russell (Sharon) Manning of VA, Jerry (Sandra) Manning of VA, and Chelly (Keith) Liles of Charlotte, IA; step-children, William (Elmeda) Arterburn of Beatrice, NE, George, Jr. (Fran) Arterburn of Idaho Falls, ID, and Michael (Lesa) Arterburn of Beatrice, NE; a daughter-in-law, Francis Manning of OK; a sister, Maxine Sherman of DeWitt, IA; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 children, Patty Jo and Robert E., a step-child, Rowena Thomas, a grandson, Jamie Manning, 5 brothers and 3 sisters.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Marjorie Nelson

Marjorie Nelson
Marjorie M. Billiet Nelson, 85, of Maquoketa, formerly of Moline and Annawan, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 at her home. A funeral Mass celebrating her life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Annawan, IL. Rev. Mark Miller will officiate. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.  Visitation for Marjorie will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Feb.  22 at Vandemore Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Atkinson, IL where a rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Marjorie Billiet Nelson Memorial Fund. 
Marjorie was born Sept. 22, 1927 in Minota, Minnesota, the daughter of Albert and Ida (Bender) Morisette. She was united in marriage to Eugene Billiet on Feb. 16, 1946 in Annawan. He preceded her in 1998. She later married John E. Nelson on Sept. 24, 2005 in Moline, IL. Marjorie worked in the Accounts Department at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island for 20 years, retiring in 1992.
Marjorie belonged to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa, IA and was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Annawan, IL. She enjoyed crocheting, going to the campground, doing crossword puzzles, and traveling. She loved spending time with her family.
Survivors include her husband, John; 2 daughters: Debbie (Eldon) Croegaert of Mineral and Genniene (Terry) Nelson of Maquoketa, IA; 1 son: Nick Billiet of Moline, IL; 3 step-sons: Terry Nelson, Jerry Nelson, and Gary Nelson; 19 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters: Joan Croegaert of California and Darlene Plouffe of California; 1 sister-in-law: Orietta Whitcanack of Rock Island, IL; and 1 brother-in-law: Jack Blackwood of Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Eugene, 1 son Danny Billiet, 1 sister, Marvel Blackwood, and 1 grandson, Eugene McRae.
Share a message of sympathy with Marjorie’s family at www.vandemorefuneralhome.com.

Gary Block

Gary Block
Gary L. Block, 63, of Oxford Junction died Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at his home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa. Family and friends called from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Maquoketa, Iowa, with military honors. Lahey Funeral & Cremation Services in Maquoketa is in charge of arrangements.
Gary L. Block was born April 27, 1949, in Cascade, Iowa, to William and Stella (Brown) Block. On March 21, 2009, he was united in marriage to Joan James in DeWitt, Iowa.
Gary was a senior software engineer at Rockwell Collins for ten years. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the Cornerstone Assembly of God Church in DeWitt, a member of the American Legion Wapsie Post #473 of Oxford Junction and the Ham Radio Club in Anamosa.
He liked to do woodcarvings. He was an artist and painted murals in Oxford Junction. He also enjoyed poetry, song writing and played the guitar.
Gary is survived by his wife, Joan Block of Oxford Junction; 3 children, Shane (Heidi Jo) Block of Cedar Rapids, Wade Block and Jeremy Block of Oxford Junction; 3 step-children, Tonya Seaberg of DeWitt, Robin and Brandie Seaberg of Oxford Junction, five grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, 3 brothers: Dick (Linda) Block of Lost Nation, Chuck (Darlene) and Eugene (Diane) Block of Maquoketa.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.

Laura Davis

Laura Davis
Laura May (Wing) Davis, 80 of Clinton, Iowa passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, Iowa on Feb. 17, 2013. Cremation rights have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at Lemke Funeral Homes- South Chapel (west side of Clinton Lawn Cemetery). Burial will be private. Lemke Funeral Homes is assisting the family with arrangements.
Laura was born Jan. 6, 1933 in Maquoketa, Iowa the daughter of Edwin and Alda (Huebbe) Wing. She married Harold C. Parker in 1950, he later died. She was united in marriage to Bobbie G. Davis on Sept. 25, 1965, he passed away in 2009.
Laura was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting and above all, loved spending time with her family.
Laura is survived by one daughter, Michelle “Mick” (Thomas) Mussman of Clinton, Iowa; one son, Harold “Butch” (Cindy) Parker of Colorado; six grandchildren, several great grandchildren; three sisters: Delores Sikkema of Virginia, Susie Claussen of Burlington, Iowa, Linda (Allen) Flagel of Preston, Iowa and one brother, Calvin (Sue) Wing of Morrison, Illinois.
Laura was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Harold C. Parker, her second husband Bobbie G. Davis, two sisters and eight brothers.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be left at www.lemkefuneralhomes.com.

Donald Witt

Donald Witt
Donald C. Witt, 91, of Delmar died Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at West Wing Nursing Home in DeWitt, Iowa.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Delmar. Family and friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa. Vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Burial will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Delmar.
Donald C. Witt was born Oct. 12, 1921, in Delmar, Iowa to Fred and Augusta (Schroeder) Witt. On Dec. 5, 1942, he was united in marriage to Carmilla Cavanagh in Petersville, Iowa.
Donald farmed in Delmar, worked as a Pioneer Seed Dealer and carried mail. He was on the Delmar School Board and a Charter Member of Delmar Lions Club. He was an avid fan of the Cubs and the Hawkeyes. He loved to fish and attend his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Donald is survived by his wife of 70 years, Carmilla Witt formerly of Delmar, four children: Patty (Butch) Grant of Delmar, Nancy (Jim) Kettmann of Bellevue, Dan (Melody) Witt of Delmar, Jack Witt of Chicago, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Pat (Charlene) Cavanagh of Delmar, sister-in-laws Luella (Russ) Schneden of Davenport, and Myrna (Francis) Cavanagh of Maquoketa and his beloved dog, Cody.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son Tommy.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.

Russell Coons

Russell Coons
Russell L. Coons, 59, of Maquoketa died Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at his home.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. Family and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa. Rosary will be at 6 p.m.
Russell L. Coons was born June 24, 1953, in Great Lakes, Illinois to Robert and Georgie Jean (Russell) Coons. On Dec. 9, 2009, he was united in marriage to Linda Shanahan in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Russell was a forklift operator and material handler at Rock Island Arsenal. He was in the United States Navy from 1974-1976. He loved his corvette and attending Blues concerts. He enjoyed his cat, Gracie.
Russell is survived by his wife, Linda of Maquoketa, his mother, Georgie Jean Coons of Maquoketa, two step-children, Cody Shanahan and fiancé Rachel Goodnight of Davenport, and Brandy (Joe) Crawford of Coralville, three step-grandchildren Jenna, Rian, and Makenna, a sister, Cynthia (Kevin) Cone of Storm Lake, and their children Kylor (Jamie) Cone, and Nolan Cone, a sister, JoMarie Wells of Alta and her children Abby, Alison, Zoe, a brother, Randy Coons and his fiancé Tara Flemming of Davenport and his son Ryan Coons.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.

Veronica Power

Veronica Power
Veronica “Bonnie” Power, 83, of Iowa City, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 at her daughters home in Phoenix, Arizona after a brief struggle with cancer.
Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 22 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Lensing Funeral Service in Iowa City. A parish rosary will begin at 2:30 p.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Iowa City. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Veronica Teresa Power was born Feb. 22, 1929 in Maquoketa, Iowa, the daughter of Hiram and Vivian (Spain) Goodall. Known as Bonnie by most that knew her, she graduated from Delmar High School and later received her bachelors degree from Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa. Bonnie then taught high school in Delmar, Iowa. She married William C. “Bill” Power in June of 1952 in Delmar.
They settled in Iowa City where Bonnie and Bill raised their family.
Bonnie is survived by her children and their families, Dave (Melanie) Power of West Branch, Diane (Chuck) Kelhoffer of Phoenix, Arizona, Mari (Mike) Foley of Redmond, Washington and Dan (Jodie) Power of North Liberty; her sisters, Joanne Guise of Delmar and Darlene (Steve) Burke of Charlotte, Iowa, 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
 Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bill, brother Charles Goodall and his wife Clarice, and brother-in-law John Guise,
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.lensingfuneral.com

Carrie Caraway

Carrie Caraway
Carrie E. Caraway, 99, of Anamosa died on Thursday morning, Feb. 14, 2013 at the Anamosa Care Center in Anamosa, Iowa.
A celebration of Carrie’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Monmouth, Iowa Cemetery.
Carrie Emma Ostert was born on Sept. 7, 1913 in Andrew, Iowa, to William and Hanna (Moeller) Ostert. She married Merle E. Caraway on Feb. 28, 1933 in Rock Island, Illinois. He preceded her in death on July 29, 1994.
Carrie and her husband Merle farmed in the Monmouth area for many years.  She was a housewife and mother who raised eight children.  Through the years they had also lived in Wyoming, Olin and retired to Anamosa.
Carrie was a wonderful cook and liked playing cards, particularly Seven Up. She especially enjoyed spending time with and being around her family.
Those left to honor Carrie’s memory include her children, Donald (Rose) Caraway of Cedar Rapids, IA, Clara Oberman of Clinton, IA, Shirley Langhurst of Cedar Rapids, IA, James Caraway of Marion, IA, Jack (Badrieh) Caraway of LaVerne, CA, Judy (Ken) Braswell of Shreveport, LA, Anna Mae (Larry) Schmoekel of Columbia City, IN, and Mona (Mike) Knadle of Watertown, SD; 26 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a sister, Mary Ralston, and 3 brothers including Louis and Henry Ostert, and 1 infant brother. 
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Lana Hruby

Lana Hruby
Lana K. (Gnade) Hruby, 61, of Andrew, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at her home in Andrew, Iowa.
A celebration of Lana’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Burial will be at the Andrew, Iowa Cemetery.
Lana Kay Gnade was born on May 10, 1951 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Lloyd Carl and LaVelma Janice (Gibson) Gnade. She grew up in Andrew and was a 1969 graduate of Andrew Community High School. 
Lana first worked for International Paper in Clinton for several years. From 1994 to 2011 she worked as the assistant librarian for the Andrew Community High School, and currently had been working for Rhonda Roeder’s Daycare in Andrew. 
Lana was a Jackson County Fair Board member and a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew where she had previously served as a church deacon.  She had been a Girl Scout leader, 4-H leader, Luther League Sponsor, and a 4-H County Counsel Sponsor.  She was very proud of being chosen as the 1969 Jackson County Pork Queen.
Lana was an avid New England Patriots fan, and liked bowling, playing pool, crocheting and reading.  She recently received a new Kindle and enjoyed learning how to use it. She was always up for a shopping day that ended with a good meal, and she adored working with the students through the years and most recently watching the kids at daycare.
Those left to honor Lana’s memory include her daughter, Amanda “Mandy” (Jeff) Carstensen of DeWitt, IA; and a brother, L.R. (Aggie) Gnade of Andrew, IA.   
She was preceded in death by her parents.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Lana K. (Gnade) Hruby memorial fund has been established.
Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Allen Hoerschelman

Allen Hoerschelman
Allen R. Hoerschelman, 74, of Andrew, Iowa, died on Saturday evening, Feb. 16, 2013, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
A celebration of Allen’s life was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, from the Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Burial will be at the Andrew Cemetery.
Allen Ross Hoerschelman was born on March 15, 1938 in Maquoketa to Harry Gottlieb and Bertha (Fuller) Hoerschelman. He grew up in Andrew and was a 1956 graduate of Andrew High School. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years and married Marianne Fuglsang on Oct. 9, 1960 in Andrew.
Allen farmed the century family farm in Andrew area for many years, retiring in 2006. He also worked as a school bus driver for the Andrew Schools during the 1960’s. 
Allen was a member of the Andrew AMVETS, Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew and had served on the church council. He was an active Andrew Community supporter and citizen and had served on the Andrew City Council, Andrew School Board, Andrew Saddle Club, was a 4-H leader and had been president of the Andrew Coop.
Allen liked to travel, listen to country music, go horseback riding, and play cards, particularly euchre and bridge. He loved spending time with this family especially around a bonfire, and was known as a very mechanical man who could fix anything.
Those left to honor Allen’s memory include his wife, Marianne Hoerschelman of Maquoketa, IA; children, Gary (Darlene) Hoerschelman of Andrew, IA, Lori (Brad) Edaburn of Marion, IA, Lisa Dursky of Andrew, IA, and Jan (Adam) Pyatt of Mount Vernon, IA; 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; a brother, Eldon (Elaine) Hoerschelman of Bellevue, IA; and a sister, Gloria (Terry) Petesch of Bellevue, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother Charles. 
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an Allen R. Hoerschelman memorial fund has been established.
Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

David Gibbs

David Gibbs
David Michael  Gibbs, 59, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. He was born June 30, 1953 to Donald and Irma (Mesch) Gibbs in Dubuque, Iowa. 
Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook, IA. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the service time at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook. Burial will be in the St. Joe’s Cemetery in Bellevue, IA. Lahey Funeral and Cremation Services of Maquoketa will be assisting the family with his services.
He was a veteran of the US Navy and a Third Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. He was a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. He was an instructor of motorcycle safety.
He is survived by his mother Irma Gibbs of Springbrook, sister Susan (Paul) Williams of Anaheim, CA, Chuck Gibbs and his fiancé Laney of Davenport, Mark Gibbs of Topeka, KS, Paul (Sonja) Gibbs of Marion, John (Karen) Gibbs of Spragueville, Patrick Gibbs of Marion, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other dear friends and neighbors whose lives he touched and who will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his father Donald who passed away on Nov. 10, 2007, and grandparents.
David’s love of helping others will be his legacy. He also had a deep love of gardening and working his many hobbies, especially motorcycles.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in David’s name.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.

John McDonald

John McDonald
John M. McDonald, 79, of Preston, Iowa, passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at Crestridge Care Center, Maquoketa, Iowa. A visitation was held from 3 to 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Preston, with a rosary service held at 6:30 p.m. A funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Preston with Father Don Hertges as celebrant. Burial followed in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Preston with military rites accorded by the Preston AMVETS Post #140 and the Preston American Legion Post #602. A memorial fund has been established in John’s memory. Online condolences and tributes may be left for the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.
John was born at home on Oct. 20, 1933, the son of John and Marjorie (Lanaghan) McDonald, Sr. in rural Preston, Iowa. He attended Goose Lake High School and graduated with the Class of 1951. After graduation, John served with the Military Police in the United States Army in Korea, during the Korean War. John married Grace Frazee on Dec. 28, 1962 and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
John farmed all of his life and enjoyed his Shorthorn Cattle. He was a longtime 4-H leader and served on the Clinton County Fair Board for several years. When he was younger he enjoyed playing baseball and later slow-pitch softball. John was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan and a long-suffering Chicago Cubs fan. Most of all, John loved spending time with his family.
John was the proud parent of two sons, Shawn DeWitt McDonald and Shannon Matthew McDonald and two grandchildren, Connor Shawn McDonald and Makenna Grace McDonald.
John is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Grace McDonald of Preston; one son, Shawn (Shelly) McDonald of Preston; two grandchildren, Connor and Makenna McDonald of Preston and one brother, James (Trula) McDonald of Preston.
John was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Shannon McDonald and one sister, Ann Elizabeth (James) Determan.

Richard Cornelius

Richard Cornelius
Richard M. “Rich” Cornelius, 65, of Monticello died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, Feb. 13, 2013, at his home in Monticello, Iowa.
A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.
Richard Milo Cornelius was born on April 17, 1947 in Clinton, Iowa, to Milo Fred and Flossie Louise (Peterson) Cornelius. He grew up in Andrew and was a 1965 graduate of Andrew High School. He then received his Associate Degree in Drafting from Morrison Institute in Morrison, Illinois, and later attended New Tribes Bible Institute in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He married Sharon Kay Yappen on Sept. 3, 1966 in Andrew, Iowa.
In 1966, Rich began a career in the grocery business. He first worked for Paetz Super Valu in Maquoketa, then Fareway Foods, Kohl’s II, Econo Foods and HyVee. He was a produce manager for 47 years retiring in 2011.  As the grocery business called, Rich went and through the years they had lived in many places in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.
In 1985, Rich became a Missionary Pastor for Bible Extension Ministries Association starting churches in Eastern Iowa. For the past five years Rich had served as the Bible Class leader of Living Hope Bible Church in Mechanicsville, Iowa.
Rich was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed model railroads. He especially enjoyed putting the railroad together with his youngest grandson, Nathaniel.
Those left to honor Richard’s memory include his wife, Sharon Cornelius of Monticello, IA; children, Annette (Jason) Shearier of Lake Mills, WI, and Jon Cornelius of Ely, IA; 3 grandchildren, Jessica, Justin and Nathaniel; a sister, Judy (Carl) Ganzer of Maquoketa, IA; brothers-in-law, David (Karen) Yappen of San Antonio, TX, and Patrick Yappen of Anamosa, IA; and sisters-in-law, Linda (Randy) Cox of Marion, IA, and Carol (Joe) Engler of Monticello, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to missions.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Julius Thomsen

Julius Thomsen
Julius W. Thomsen, 90, of Center Junction, died on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at Monticello Nursing and Rehab Center.
His family has granted his wishes and he is being cremated, a private family visitation will be held. Burial will be at a later date in North Madison Pioneer Cemetery in Center Junction.
Julius W. Thomsen was born Nov. 16, 1922 in Minnesota to Mathias and Mathilda (Schlemmer) Thomsen. He married Doris (Ralston) Thomsen on Oct. 10, 1944 in Maquoketa, Iowa. She died on Nov. 14, 2008.
Julius worked as a tenant farmer, for the Center Junction Lumber Yard, Center Junction Coop, at Clinton Engines and retired with Cucklers in Monticello in 1986.
Survivors are five children; Sylvia Wirfs of Lisbon, Bill (Janet) Thomsen of Olin, Dixie (David) Rickels of Anamosa, Carol (Kerby) Barnes of Center Junction, Gusta Lyle Thomsen of Wyoming, 20 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson Gage, and a sister-in-law Buril Thomsen of Manchester.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, three brothers, four sisters, son-in-law Ronald Wirfs and a sister-in-law.
Memorials are preferred. Online condolences may be left for the family att www.laheys.com

Jane McMahon

Jane McMahon
Jane A. McMahon, 73, of Maquoketa, IA passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, under the compassionate care of the Clarissa Cook Hospice House Bettendorf.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church Maquoketa.  Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Runge Mortuary Davenport.  There will also be one hour of visitation just prior to the service at the church.  Cremation will follow with her final resting place being in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.  
Memorials may be made to the church.  On line condolence can be shared at www.rungemortuary.com.
Jane was born April 5, 1939 in Dubuque, IA to Joseph and Mildred Koester.  Jane married James McMahon on Oct. 28, 1989; he preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 2011.
Jane was a 1982 graduate of National Chiropractic College.  She had worked at Palmer Chiropractic College as a Clinical Advisor from 1986 till 1995 when she retired.
Jane is survived by her five children Bill Jr. (Kathy), Wendy (Dave) Mueller, John, David, and Dan; 10 grandchildren; two brothers Tom (Pat) Koester and Joey Koester, and her ex-husband Bill White, Eldridge the father of their five children.

Edmund Steffen

Edmund Steffen
Edmund B. Steffen, 95, of Delhi, Iowa died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at Shady Rest Care Center, Cascade, Iowa.
Friends may call from 3 – 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Delhi where a parish vigil will be held at 7 p.m.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Delhi with burial in the church cemetery.
Edmund was born July 31, 1917 in Luxemburg, Iowa, the son of Florian and Mary (Schulte) Steffen. He married Anna Mae Diers on Oct. 15, 1945 in Colesburg, Iowa. Together they purchased a farm near Earlville, Iowa where they continued to live and raise their family for 40 years. Edmund also owned Steffen’s Livestock in Delhi, where he was a hog buyer for many years. He enjoyed fishing when he would take the time to do it. Edmund also liked going to farm machinery auctions. He was a handyman and liked to fix just about anything.
Survivors include his 4 children: Florian (Karen) Steffen of Maquoketa, IA, Mary (John) Smith of Ryan, IA, Darlene (Delbert) Ronnebaum and Donald (Jackie) Steffen both of Earlville, IA, 21 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law: Delores Steffen of Dyersville, Eunice Diers, James (Verna Mae) Diers both of Colesburg, IA, Jeanette (Conrad) Tegeler of Manchester, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Anna Mae in 2008, siblings: Clarence Steffen, Albert (Leone) Steffen, Clara (John) Burbridge, Esther (Donald) Ries, Frances (Leon) Klein, in-laws: Alice (Edward) Rausch, Joanie Ellerbach and Paul Diers.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com.

Robert West

Robert West
Robert D. West, 83, of Sacramento, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013, after a long illness.
He was born December 18, 1929, in Martell, Iowa, to the late Otis LeRoy and Ruth Mae (Tharp) West.
Bob served 5 years with the U.S. Navy, primarily on the oil tanker, USS Rio Grande, during the Korean War from 1949 to 1954.   He was a diesel mechanic for over 40 years, working with International Harvester in Davenport, Iowa subsequently transferring to and retiring from Ruan Leasing in Sacramento, CA.  He enjoyed his leisure time traveling with his wife in their RV and, spending time with his cat and family.  
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Elgene (Wiese) West, daughters Roberta West (of Paradise, CA), Kimberly (West) Benge (of Davenport, IA), and son Douglas West (of Sacramento, CA).  Robert is also survived by his grandchildren, James and Jason West, Angela Stewart, Andrea Haag, Nicholas and Emma Benge and great-grandchildren, Alexis, Camden, and Nicholas.  
Surviving also are his brother, Darrell (Doris) West of Iowa and his sisters, Velma Schroeder and Ruth Balster, both of Iowa, also surviving are many nieces and nephews.  
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Edgar, William and and Roy West, and his sisters, Nancy Coppess and Jean Roman and a sister who died in infancy.
Friends and family will gather for a formal viewing on February 15, 2013 at 1 p.m., at the Lind Brothers Funeral Home, 4221 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael, CA.   Internment will follow at a later date at Sacramento Valley National Military Cemetery in Dixon, CA.

Debra Jo Costello

Debra Jo Costello
Debra Jo Costello, 57, of Andrew died on Saturday morning, Feb. 9, 2013, at her home in Andrew, Iowa.
A celebration of Debra’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Bridgeport Cemetery, rural Maquoketa.
Debra Jo Heuer was born on Feb. 16, 1955 in Davenport, Iowa, to William Robert and Alice Marie (Wiskerchen) Heuer. She was a 1973 graduate of Davenport West High School. She was engaged to her longtime companion, Jerry Baresel of Andrew, Iowa.
Debra had worked as the head cook for the Maquoketa Senior Center, then at DynaGear and lastly as a CNA for the Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa.
Debra enjoyed camping and reading and especially spending time with her grandchildren and family. 
Those left to honor Debra’s memory include her children, Julie (Terry) Adler of Maquoketa, IA, Jason (Angie) Hill of DeWitt, IA, Katie (Josh Veach) Nemmers of Bellevue, IA and Jacob (Dana Wyttenbach) Costello of Delmar, IA; step-children, Crystal (Cory) Burkey of Maquoketa, IA, and Cayla Baresel of Monticello, IA; her fiancé, Jerry Baresel of Andrew, IA; 15 grandchildren; sisters, Becky (Bob) Ineichen of Blue Grass, IA, and Kim (Mike) Menster of Cascade, IA; brothers, Bob (Brenda) Heuer of Preston, IA, Jim (Karie) Heuer of Oskaloosa, IA, Bill (Pam Jennings) Heuer of Davenport, IA, and Joe (Tara) Heuer of Dubuque, IA; a sister-in-law, Brenda Heuer of Maquoketa, IA; numerous nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Ruth Ann Beranek, and a brother, Bruce Heuer on July 5, 2012.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Debra Jo Costello memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Harold Penrose

Harold Penrose
Harold H. Penrose, 91, of Maquoketa died on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of Harold’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa, with military honors.
Harold Henry Penrose was born on Dec. 25, 1921 in Maquoketa to Harris Samuel and Agnes Marie (Parmer) Penrose. He grew up in Maquoketa and was a 1940 graduate of Maquoketa High School. He married Esther Hardin on Oct. 16, 1940 in Lyons, Iowa, and began taking flying lessons in Moline, Illinois shortly thereafter. He then joined the Air Force where served during World War II.
Upon receiving his honorable discharge, Harold joined the Penrose family business in Maquoketa alongside his father, Harris, and brother-in-law, Roy Morehead.  The family had owned and operated Penrose Hardware, Tire and Battery Store in Maquoketa as well the Timber City Oil Company and Penrose Family Farms. Harold’s main role among many was that of overseeing the Penrose Tire Station.
Harold and Esther had lived in Maquoketa, and in 1965 purchased a home in Bellevue, and years later returned to Maquoketa, maintaining a home in Bellevue to this day. While living in Bellevue they attended the Bellevue Presbyterian Church and while in Maquoketa they attended the East Iron Hill Community Church. Harold was a member of the Bellevue American Legion Post #273. 
Harold enjoyed the water, boating and fishing on the Mississippi River. He had his pilot’s license and liked to fly.
Those left to honor Harold’s memory include his wife, Esther Penrose of Maquoketa, IA; a son, Harris “Butch” (Bonnie) Penrose of Rancho Cordova, CA; 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren and 4 step-great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Eleanor Morehead.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Harold H. Penrose memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Larry Specht

Larry Specht
Larry W. Specht, 76, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Saturday evening, Feb. 9, 2013, at his home in Maquoketa, surrounded by his family.
A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, from the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation will follow the visitation and burial will be at the Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.
Larry William Specht was born on March 2, 1936 at the family farm on Codfish Hollow Road in Jackson County, Iowa, to Will and Mathilda (Westphal) Specht. He attended rural country schools through the 8th grade and then graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1954.
He was a Korean War veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country from 1954 until receiving his honorable discharge in 1956. Following the death of his father, Larry returned home to take over the family farm. He then married Karen Lee Morehead on March 16, 1958 in Maquoketa, Iowa.
In addition to farming, Larry also worked at Clinton Engines, then at Sanitary Dairy for many years and later at Moorman’s Feed Company for several years. He continued to farm until 1983. Larry then had various employment opportunities with Maquoketa Livestock Sales, Jackson County Public Hospital, and “retired” in 2003 after a 15 year career working as a custodian for the Maquoketa School District.
Larry was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa. He enjoyed volunteering and most recently had donated his time to the Pioneer Cemetery Association, and was a volunteer lawn mower at Mount Hope Cemetery in Maquoketa.
Larry loved any and all sports, local to national. He enjoyed coffee with his buddies, watching western movies, reading historical books and traveling. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and spending time with his family.
Those left to honor Larry’s memory include his wife, Karen Specht of Maquoketa, IA; children, Scott Specht of Maquoketa, IA, Chad (Vickie) Specht of Maquoketa, IA, and Stacy Van Zummeren of Maquoketa, IA; 6 grandchildren, Cody, Brian, Nate, Emily, Carter and Toby; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Leon Specht, and sisters, Lucille Reindorf, Eleanor Keeney and Madonna Hankemeier.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Larry W. Specht memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Velma Yaddof

Velma Yaddof
Velma C. Yaddof , 82, of Preston, Iowa died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa.  A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Preston. Burial was in Preston Cemetery, Preston. Visitation was held from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Preston. Online condolences and tributes may be shared with the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com. 
Velma was born June 29, 1930, the daughter of John and Leoni (Schmidt) Steines in Spragueville, Iowa. She attended country school and St. Mary’s Catholic School in Clinton. Velma married Alvin Yaddof on Oct. 27, 1948 in Clinton, Iowa.
She worked for the Preston Creamery for 14 years, Clinton Corn Company in A.R.A Food Service and also sold Avon. She attended St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Preston. Velma was a member of the Red Hat Club. Velma enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels and cruising around with her family. She loved visiting with friends and taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Velma will be dearly missed by her husband of 64 years, Alvin; two sons; Michael (Lisa) Yaddof of Preston and Leroy Yaddof of Preston, her five daughters; Barb (John) Dodd of Clinton, Carol (Terry) Helmle of Preston, Nancy (Jim) Derganz of Maquoketa, Iowa, Janet (Jon) Lee of Preston, and Debbie (David) Lee of Preston; sixteen grandchildren and twenty one great-grandchildren.
Velma is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, two sisters and a granddaughter, Amy Derganz.

Edmund Steffen
Edmund B. Steffen, 95, of Delhi, Iowa, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at Shady Rest Care Center, Cascade, Iowa.

Edna Martin

Edna Martin
Edna Martin, 90, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Monday morning, Feb. 4, 2013 at the Wheatland Manor, Wheatland, Iowa.
A celebration of Edna’s life was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation was held prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial was at the Inland Cemetery, Bennett, Iowa.
Edna Elizabeth Karoline Daude was born April 17, 1922 in Davenport, Iowa, to Henry and Melinda (Edler) Daude. She married Herschel H. Martin on Dec. 10, 1941 in Bennett, Iowa. He preceded her in death on Aug. 20, 2009. 
Edna farmed with Herschel north of Bennett, Iowa until their retirement. Her primary love was that of taking care of her family. She enjoyed painting, reading, gardening and sewing.
Edna was an intelligent gentle woman, with a zest for life and a sweet sense of humor that taught lessons of love.
Those left to honor Edna’s memory include her children, Clyde (Barbara) Martin of Maquoketa, IA, Dean (Linda) Martin of Anamosa, IA, Donna Martin of Davenport, IA, and Kenneth (Dorthy) Martin of Blakesburg, IA; 12 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter, Lois Badtram, and 1 great-grandchild, Kyle.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an Edna Martin memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Marianne McGarry

Marianne McGarry
Marianne (Mrs. Leon) McGarry, 75 of DeWitt, Iowa, died suddenly, Monday evening, Feb. 4, 2013, at Genesis Medical Center-DeWitt.
The family greeted relatives and friends from 3 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, DeWitt, with a rosary at 2:30 p.m. and vigil at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in the church. The Reverend Father Paul Connolly officiated. Burial followed at Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Villa Nova, Iowa.
Marianne Elizabeth Wolfe was born on Oct. 5, 1937, to John J. and Ida (Burke) Wolfe, in Davenport, Iowa. She graduated from Lost Nation High School in 1955. In 1957, she graduated from Mount St. Clare, Clinton, with an Associate’s degree in education. Marianne taught kindergarten in the DeWitt Community School District from 1957 to 1959. Marianne was united in marriage to Leon McGarry on Sept. 12, 1959, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lost Nation. Marianne and Leon raised 8 children on the farm northeast of DeWitt. She went on to graduate from Marycrest College in 1982, with a Bachelor’s degree in education. She later taught kindergarten for 12 years in the Clinton Catholic School System and retired in 1996.
Marianne was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, DeWitt.  She spent much of her retirement volunteering at St. Joseph’s School and Parish, Mercy Hospital and Westwing Place in DeWitt. Marianne enjoyed attending Bible Study and activities at the DeWitt Fitness Center. She treasured her time with family, especially her grandchildren.  
Those left to honor her memory include her loving husband of 53 years, Leon; children, Maureen McGarry (Roger Kinkor) of West Des Moines, Ann Marie (Greg) Decker of Kansas City, Missouri, Sheila (Joel) Dentlinger of Arcadia, Iowa, Lisa (Steve) Ash of West Des Moines, Leo (Jennifer) McGarry of DeWitt, Erin (Scott) Hardison of Davenport, and daughter-in-law Wendy McGarry of Davenport; 20 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren; a brother John J. (Pierette) Wolfe of Clinton; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Marianne was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son Leon Joseph, daughter Coleen, and son John “Jack.”
Those wishing to express their sympathy through a memorial may direct their gift to St. Joseph’s Catholic School, DeWitt.
Condolences may be expressed and a photo tribute viewed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com

Dorothy Rasmussen

Dorothy Rasmussen
Dorothy Rasmussen passed away in Central Washington Hospital, Wenatchee, WA, on Jan. 31, 2013, after losing a brief bout with pneumonia.
Celebration of Life Memorial Services are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center with a time to be announced.
Dorothy was born Dorothy Virginia Stutting in Delmar, Iowa, on Nov. 8, 1919, and moved to Maquoketa, Iowa, at age 9. She graduated from Maquoketa High School (Class of 1938) and went on to become a beautician. On June 22, 1941, she married Gerald (Jerry) Rasmussen, her childhood and high school sweetheart.
During the war years, she followed Jerry as his Army Ordnance duties took him to the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland, and to the Toledo Army Ordnance Depot, working as a beautician at both locations. Following the war they returned to Maquoketa and gave their attention to the family automobile dealership and to their son and grandchildren.
Later in life, Jerry and Dorothy enjoyed traveling to Europe, especially to Denmark where they were able to re-establish a connection to Danish family members.... a connection which had been severed two generations before. They maintained this connection up to the present time.
As their age and health issues advanced, Dorothy and Jerry decided to move to Wenatchee, Washington, to be close to their son and daughter-in-law. They became residents of Bonaventure of East Wenatchee in March of 2009 and made many good friends among the residents and staff there.  Dorothy lost Jerry, her husband of 70 years on June 12, 2011.
Dorothy was active in the Maquoketa Woman’s Club, PEO (Maquoketa and Wenatchee,) Jackson County Hospital Auxiliary, Briggs Elementary School PTA, and the First United Methodist Church of Maquoketa.
Dorothy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Phil and Lovelyn Rasmussen of Wenatchee, her granddaughter Linde Rasmussen Lapish of Scottsdale, Arizona, her grandson Dana Gerald Rasmussen and his wife Jasmine of Alexandria, Virginia, and her great grandsons Colin and Evan.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Charlotte Markle

Charlotte Markle
Charlotte F. Markle, 77, of Maquoketa died on Tuesday evening, Feb. 5, 2013, at her home in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of Charlotte’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Graveside services and burial will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday from the Alcock Cemetery, Frederika, Iowa.
Charlotte Fae Duenow was born on Aug. 3, 1935 in New Hampton, Iowa, to William August and Nellie Marie (Ackley) Duenow. She grew up in Frederika and was a 1953 graduate of Frederika High School. She married Albert Levi Markle on Feb. 11, 1956 in Frederika, Iowa. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1977.
Prior to her marriage Charlotte had worked as a telephone operator and waitress in Frederika. After her marriage to Albert they moved to Fredericksburg and then Coggon until moving to Maquoketa in 1964. She then raised a family and in 1981 began a childcare business in her home until retiring in 2000. 
Charlotte was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa where she had been active in teaching Sunday school and church groups. She was a former Cub Scout leader and a member of TOPS for many years.
Charlotte enjoyed cooking, baking and being a mom. She liked listening to classic country music and took lots of pride in supporting the interests and events of her children, grandchildren and the kids she babysat through the years.
Those left to honor Charlotte’s memory include her children, Craig Markle of Maquoketa, IA, Dennis (Peggy) Markle of Cedar Rapids, IA, Terry (Kelli) Markle of DeWitt, IA, DeeAnn (Kevin) Flenker of Maquoketa, IA, Sharon (Mark) Smith-Lossiah of Savage, MN, and Tammy (Denny DeVore) Markle of Maquoketa, IA; a brother, Gary (Linda) Duenow of Cedar Rapids, IA; a brother-in-law, Frank (Donna) Markle of Grimes, IA; 9 grandchildren, Ryan (Chelsea) Markle, Ashley (Chad) Weede, Kenda Markle, Elly and Kaleb Flenker, Alec, Drew, Adam and Aaron Lossiah; 2 great-grandchildren, Ava and Hunter Weede; and several nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and 2 brothers, Lee in infancy, and Harlan Duenow. 
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Charlotte F. Markle memorial fund has been established.
The family wishes to especially thank the staff of Hospice of Jackson County for the wonderful care given during the past two months.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Gary Roiger
Gary Roiger, 66, died on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at his home in Maquoketa, Iowa.
Further arrangements are pending and will be announced under the care of the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

Velma Yaddof
Velma C. Yaddof, 82, of Preston, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa.

Barry Watters

Barry Watters
Barry J. Watters, 64, of Baldwin, Iowa, died suddenly on Monday afternoon, Jan. 21, 2013, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of Barry’s life was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation was held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial was held at the Hickory Grove Cemetery, rural Monmouth, Iowa.
Barry Joseph Watters was born on April 9, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Dell and Ruth (Sinkey) Watters. He attended school at Monmouth through the 8th grade and graduated from Midland High School in 1966. He then entered the US Air Force where he served from 1966 until being honorably discharged in 1969. He married Karen Kay Stender on April 4, 1970 in Monmouth.
After serving in the military Barry returned to Iowa and worked for Rath Packing, Hawkeye Agri Services, Golden Sun Feeds and Eu Tech for over 20 years. He had also worked as a custodian for the Midland Community School District. He currently was a coach and acting Athletic Director for the Andrew Community School District, as well as working in the maintenance department at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa.
Barry was a member of the National Field Archery Association, Iowa Bowhunter’s Association and was a certified AAU coach.  He also ran Watters Gun and Archery out of his home.
Barry was giving with his time, talent and resources and was involved in coaching many sports including, basketball, softball, cross country, track, baseball and volleyball. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed archery and guns as well as being outdoors fishing and camping. Movie collecting, golfing, pawn shopping and attending garage sales were also hobbies that kept him busy.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Those left to honor Barry’s memory include his wife, Karen Watters of Baldwin, IA; children, Matthew (Bridget) Watters of Coralville, IA, and Angela (Adam) Ruley of Maquoketa, IA; 5 grandchildren, Abigail, Olivia, and Alex Watters and Mia and Brad Ruley; and a granddog, Ali Kay. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Bonnie Joslin, and brothers, John Mackey and James Watters.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Barry J. Watters memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Rodney Walters

Rodney Walters
Rodney O. Walters, 73, of Monmouth died Tuesday morning, Jan. 22, 2013, at his home.
Funeral service was held Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Zion American Lutheran Church in Wyoming. Friends called on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Lahey Funeral Home in Wyoming where a Masonic Service was held at 8 p.m.
Rodney was born on April 27, 1939, in Garber, Iowa to Roy and Delores (Noack) Walters. He moved to Wyoming in first grade and he graduated from Wyoming High School, Class of ‘57. He joined the Army in 1957. He married Mary (Hansen) Walters on March 23, 1985.
Rodney worked at Clinton Engines for two years then for Herb Cox Implement in Wyoming. In 1969 he was a co-owner of Hunwardsen and Walters Farm Equipment in Clarence, and in 1983 he worked at Municipal Street Improvements and starting in 1985 he farmed in the area.
Rodney was a member of the Zion American Lutheran Church where he served on the council for several years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Zealous #435 of Oxford Junction.
He is survived by his wife, Mary of Monmouth, two children; Jeff (Donna) Walters of Lisbon, Debra (Thomas) Vaccaro of Williamsburg, VA. four step-children; Debra (Joe) Hronik of Davenport, Jeff Dirks of Center Junction, Steven (Cindy) Dirks of Wyoming, Sharon (Mike) Holmes of Delmar 18 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four sisters; Kay (Jose) Ofmen of Austin, TX., Brenda (Dave) Lee of Cedar Falls, Julie (Paul) Null of Muscatine, Joni (Keith) Somerville of  Wyoming and three brothers; Roger (Karen) Walters of Chicago, IL, Steve Walters of Round Rock, TX., Chuck (Janice) Burns of Broken Arrow, OK.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, step mother and one step-son.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Hospice of Jackson County and Wyoming Zion American Lutheran Church.
Online  condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com

Betty Benhart

Betty Benhart
Betty J. Benhart, 78, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Monday evening, Jan. 21, 2013.
A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, from the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.
Betty was born in rural Grand Mound, Iowa, to Carl and Lena (Siemsen) Stender on Feb. 28, 1934, and moved to the Maquoketa area when she was 4 years old. She graduated from Maquoketa Community High School in 1951. Betty worked as a part-time bookkeeper for Jerry’s Electric while raising her family. She retired after working with her daughter at Brenda’s Flowers and Gifts for 16 years.
Betty married the love of her life, Melvin “Red” Benhart on Nov. 21, 1951. They were married by Rev. Harold Kumpf at the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa. “Red” preceded her in death on Sept. 20, 2009.  
Her fondest memories were of camping, boating, attending dances with friends, watching the Cubs and playing in card clubs. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. Betty was a lifetime member of the First Lutheran Church.
Betty was the cornerstone of her family, to whom she devoted her life. Those left to honor her memory include her children, Brenda (Skeeter) Grage, Larry (Cindy) Benhart, and Brian Benhart, all of Maquoketa, IA; a son-in-law, Dwain Trenkamp of Maquoketa, IA; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Benhart of Grinnell, IA;  10 grandchildren, Angela Petit, Jason Trenkamp, Jenny Trenkamp, Justin Trenkamp, Jeanna Trenkamp, Heather Said, Brendon Benhart, Miranda Benhart, Mya Benhart, and Jay Benhart; 5 great-grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Bartels of Maquoketa, IA; sisters-in-law, Boots Tripp, Lois Juehring and Marilyn Jeffery; brothers-in-law, Ken (Carol) Brinkman and Ken (Barb) Benhart.
In death she will be reunited with her husband, Red, her daughter, Linda Trenkamp, son, Allen Benhart, brothers, Melvin and Bob Stender, and a sister, Lois Brinkman.
The family wishes to acknowledge the love and caring she received from Hospice of Jackson County, Jackson County Home Health, the Quad Cities Dialysis Unit, and her two angels, Margie Donatsch and Denise Kirk.
A Betty J. Benhart memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Kenneth Burns

Kenneth Burns
Kenneth “Ken” Burns, 81, of Maquoketa died on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at the Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of Ken’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Pence Cemetery, rural Baldwin, Iowa.
Roy Kenneth Burns was born on April 18, 1931 in Downing, Missouri, to Roy Wilkins and Osa Jane (Black) Burns. He moved to the Maquoketa area at age 7 and graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1949. He married Shirley Jean Beach on April 5, 1952 in Maquoketa. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2004.
Ken farmed for over 40 years north of Maquoketa in the Esgate area. He retired in 1994 and moved to town. He then began a 2nd career in farming and worked as a farmhand for Bowman Farms for eight years.
Ken was a former member of the Maquoketa Athletic Booster Club and had served on the county committee for the Jackson County ASCS. He had also served as President of the University of Dubuque Parents Association. 
Those left to honor Ken’s memory include his children, Pam (Larry) Davis, Kevin (Ann) Burns, Keith (Beverly) Burns, Ken (Sheryl) Burns, all of Maquoketa, IA, and Mike Burns of Marion, IA; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, David (Shirley) Burns of Maquoketa, IA; and a sister, Beverly Aschbrenner of Moneta, VA. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, brothers, Howard, Clarence and Clark, and a sister, Lavaughn. 
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Kenneth “Ken” Burns memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com

Elizabeth “Betty” Winkelman

Elizabeth “Betty” Winkelman
Funeral services and a Mass of Christian Burial for Elizabeth “Betty” Winkelman, 87, a resident of Davenport, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1923 N. Fillmore Street, Davenport.  Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Davenport.  
The family will greet friends Saturday at the church from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Betty died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 at Manor Care Nursing and Rehabilitation, Davenport.
Elizabeth Bertha DeBaets was born May 24, 1925 in Buffalo, Iowa a daughter of Gustav and Marie (Van De Walle) DeBaets.  She was united in marriage to Paul E. Winkelman on Nov. 13, 1948 at Holy Family Church, Davenport.  He preceded her in death on Oct. 23, 2008.
Betty farmed along with her husband Paul, in Scott County for over sixty years.
She was a member of the church.
Memorials can be made to the church or to the Blue Grass Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include her two sons, Danny Winkelman (Sandy), Davenport; and Larry Winkelman (Vicky Helton), Maquoketa; three grandchildren, Casey, Danielle and Nicole; a sister, Katherine Minnaert, Walcott; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband Paul, she was also preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Robert and Henry.
Online remembrances and condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting Betty’s obituary at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.

Leon Kilburg

Leon Kilburg
Leon Peter Kilburg, 71, of Springbrook, passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 12, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning, Jan. 17, 2013, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook. Burial was in the Parish Cemetery. Visitation for Leon was held from 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and again on Thursday morning after 9:30 a.m. also at the church until mass time. A Scripture Service was held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday prior to the visitation.
Leon was born on Sept. 23, 1941 in Springbrook, Iowa, son of Nicholas and Frances (Clasen) Kilburg. He married Mary Trenkamp on Oct. 1, 1966 at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Springbrook.
Leon was very easy going, creative, resourceful and had a great sense of humor. Leon and his wife farmed for over 46 years and he truly enjoyed it. He also enjoyed working on his many antique tractors. Music was also important to Leon, he enjoyed playing his guitar and entertaining friends and family. Leon loved to watch the Green Bay Packers, always made time for his family, and he was extremely proud of his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife of 46 years, Mary, of Springbrook; four sons, Gregg (Darla) of Tipton, Iowa, Bruce (Shawn) of Sabula, Nick (Malinda) of Tacoma, Washington, and Ted of Bellevue, Iowa; four grandchildren, Alisha, Brandon, Allison and Hannah; two brothers, Arlin (Bernice) of Maquoketa and Donald (Viola) of Maquoketa; three sisters, Norma Jean (David) Sieverding, of Bellevue, Sr. Lou Ann Kilburg OSF of Dubuque, and Judy Moran of Bellevue.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Mike Moran.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com.

Jorge Della Rosa

Jorge Della Rosa
Jorge Della Rosa, 92 of Maquoketa died on Wednesday evening at the Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa.  Friends may call on Sunday from 3 to 6 PM at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa.
A vigil service will be held at 6:OO PM Sunday evening. Burial will be at a later date at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.
Jorge was born on July 18th, 1921 son of Victor and Blanca (Vignati) Rossa in Cuzco, Peru.   After moving to the states, he became a nationalized US Citizen,  He had served in the US Navy being Stationed in  the Great Lakes.    He loved to dance, cook, and shoot pool, and listen to big band music, especially spending time with his grandchildren.  He liked to flirt and was always a gentleman.
Survivors include his daughter,  Dianna Della Rosa of Maquoketa; Four granddaughters; Jenny (Joel) Driscoll of Preston, Katie Brown, Shannon (Mert) Brandenburg, Michaella Hahn, all of Maquoketa. Six greatgrandchildren; Zach, Hunter, Abbey, Peyton, Kameryn, and Tucker, One sister Violeta Marsano in Peru.
He was preceeded in death by his Wife, one Son, and nine Brothers and Sisters.
Memorials are preferred.

Marlys Smith
Marlys I. Smith, 86, of Hauntown, Iowa died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa. 

John E. McColley
John E. McColley, age 77, of Sabula, Iowa, formerly of Savanna, Illinois passed away Wednesday January 16, 2013.

Clinton ‘Bob’ Koontz

Clinton ‘Bob’ Koontz
Clinton “Bob” Koontz, 88, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at his home. Public graveside service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Maquoketa.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa.
Bob Koontz was born on Dec. 9, 1924 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Clinton Koontz Sr. and Sylvia (Varner) Koontz. He married Alma Hinz on April 14, 1947.
Bob was a jack of all trades; he worked for JI Case and Caterpillar, but most of the time he had worked for himself at Koontz Repair. He enjoyed collecting Indian artifacts and was a story teller. When he was 17 he enlisted into the Army and did not go through basic training. He served in WWII in the European-African mid-eastern theatre. He received a bronze star, he re-enlisted three more times in the Army Reserves and was asked to serve in Korea and declined.
He is survived by four children: Terry (Cindy) Koontz, of Maquoketa; Yvonne (Brent) Port of Marshalltown; Randy (Pattiey) Koontz of Lewis; Renee (Bill) Budde of Maquoketa; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and his favorite grandog Honey Dog; two sisters, Donna Jean Benedict of Maquoketa; Mary Ann Heneke of Strawberry Point; and two brothers, Jim (Judy) Koontz of Denison; Bill (May) Koontz of Calamus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son Gary, one granddaughter Jodi Port-Flatt and 5 brothers and sisters.
Memorials  are preferred.
Online  condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.

Delores Hingtgen

Delores Hingtgen
Delores H. Hingtgen, 91, of Bellevue, passed away, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday morning, Jan. 14, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bellevue. Burial was in the Parish Cemetery. Visitation for Delores was held from 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the Hachmann Funeral Home & Cremation Service and again on Monday morning after 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home until procession to church.
Delores was born on Feb. 21, 1921 in Bellevue, Iowa, daughter of John and Mae (Hoff) Budde. She married Raymond Hingtgen on Sept. 17, 1940 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bellevue.
Delores was a very thoughtful, giving person whose life was centered around her family. Her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren were extremely important to her. Delores was very social and was always on the go. She loved playing cards, bingo and her gambling trips to Las Vegas. In her early years she enjoyed dancing with her husband, Ray.
Delores will be deeply missed by all.
Those left to honor her memory include her three sons, Larry (Darla) of Bellevue, Roger (Twila) of De Witt, and Lynn (Barb) of Bellevue; a daughter, Jane (Dennis) Ernst of Bellevue; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Verna Budde, Ila Budde, Yvonne Kruser and LeAnn Barr.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; granddaughters, Megan and Andrea Hingtgen; brothers, Marvin, Orville, LeRoy, Wayne, Richard and Robert; and two brothers in infancy, Arthur and Edmund.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

Norma DeHoet

Norma DeHoet
Norma A. DeHoet, 92, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Maquoketa Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 at East Iron Hill Church. Friends may call from 5 to7 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2013 at Lahey Funeral & Cremation Services in Maquoketa Iowa. Burial will be at East Iron Hill Cemetery.
Norma A. DeHoet was born Jan. 31, 1920, in Malcom, Iowa, to Lewis and Irma (Robb) Zirbel. She married John Dale DeHoet on Sept. 28, 1940. He died on Dec. 5, 1998.
Norma was a member of the Iron Hill Church, Daughters of American Revolution, and May Flower of Iowa. She was a teacher at the Jackson County School System, Monmouth School System, Sacred Heart and Colfax School System.
She is survived by four daughters; Carolyn Wilslef of Preston; Patricia Diesing of Maquoketa; Catherine (Doug) Taylor of Connecticut; Dena Mandercheid of Welton; one son; Richard (Linda) DeHoet of Jesup 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Steven and three sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, one sister-in-law, and a sister Lois.
Memorials are preferred.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.

Robert Denlinger

Robert Denlinger
Robert C. ”Bob” Denlinger, 85, of 1695 Mount Pleasant St. and formerly of Zwingle, Iowa died at 3 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at Heritage Manor.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 at Harmony United Church of Christ in Zwingle, Iowa with Stuart Vander Vegte officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military honors by US Army and the Marine Corps League. Friends called from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Bob was born on March 31, 1927 in Zwingle, the son of Clarence and Ruth (Hoerner) Denlinger. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War in the 754 Tank Battalion. He married Grace Wirtz on Aug. 4, 1954 in Fort Madison, Iowa and she preceded him in death on Jan. 31, 2000.
Bob worked for the former Dubuque Packing Co and FDL Foods for 45 years. He later worked for Steve’s Ace Hardware. He was a member of the UFCW Local 150A and the VFW in Maquoketa.
He is survived by a son Dennis “Ditch” (Peggy) Denlinger of Zwingle, a brother Allen (Marilyn) Denlinger of Maquoketa, and a sister, Phyllis Johnson of Preston.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Grace, a sister Lorraine and brother Martin, sister-in-law Jean and brother-in-law Cecil Johnson and Lyle Cueno.
A Bob Denlinger memorial fund has been established.
Thank you to all the crew at Steve’s especially Steve and Judy for all the friendship and good times and to the staff at Mount Pleasant Home and Heritage Manor and his euchre buddies Ralph and Ron for all their friendship.

Emme Merrick

Emme Merrick
Emme L. Merrick, 88, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at the Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa, Iowa.
Memorial services are pending and will be announced at a later date this spring. There will be no services at this time. A Natural Journey Farewell with cremation has taken place and burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.
Emme L. Shim was born on March 20, 1924 in Four Paths, Jamaica, to Charles and Vashti (Berthol) Shim. She grew up in Jamaica and was a college graduate of the Alpha Commercial College in Kingston, Jamaica. She married William H. “Bill” Merrick on Oct. 11, 1952 at the Port of Spain, Trinidad BWI. 
Emme had first worked as a clerk for the Jackson County Clerk of Courts, and then as a teller at Jackson State Bank in Maquoketa. Lastly, she retired after many years of service as a clerk working for the Jackson County Soil Conservation Office.
Emme was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Raphael #1156.
Emme enjoyed being a volunteer for numerous community organizations and became a U.S. Citizenship Instructor.
Those left to honor Emme’s memory include her husband, William “Bill” Merrick of Maquoketa, IA; children, Kerry Merrick of Plant City, FL, Brad (Janet) Merrick of Eldridge, IA, and Vicki (Dennis Mecum) Merrick-Mecum of Palm Bay, FL; 3 grandchildren; and brothers, Leslie (Glenna) Shim of Orlando, FL, and Herman Shim of Kingston, Jamaica. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, and 3 sisters, Casin Davis, Inez Lyn and Rose Chin-Sue and a son, Roger on January 10, 1986. 
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Sarah Manning

Sarah Manning
Sarah L. Manning, 73, of Monmouth, Iowa, died on Friday morning, Jan. 11, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.
A celebration of Sarah’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Monmouth, Iowa Cemetery.
Sarah Luella Wiese was born on Oct. 30, 1939 in Iowa City, Iowa, to Albert and Madeline (Batey) Wiese. She grew up in Maquoketa and attended Maquoketa Schools. She married Dale Manning on Sept. 8, 1956 in Maquoketa. He preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 2009. 
Prior to her marriage, Sarah had worked as an aide for a Maquoketa nursing home. She then became a homemaker and farmed with her husband moving to the Tipton/Rochester, Iowa area in the early 1960’s until relocating to Monmouth in 1984.
Sarah’s career in life was being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and protector of all animals, big and small. She had cared for many animals nursing them back from ill health.  She enjoyed cooking and baking over the years, was an avid gardener, and loved visiting with family and friends. Her greatest hobby and gift to so many was her crocheting ability. She was a master with a crochet hook and pleased not only her family with her gifts, but many of her new friends at Crestview Nursing and Rehab Center where she had been a resident since November of 2011.
Those left to honor Sarah’s memory include her daughters, Betty (Norman) Ellerhoff of Tipton, IA, Brenda Connell of Burlington, IA, and Marilyn “Kitty” Hoffman of West Branch, IA; 7 grandchildren, Stephanie (Dan) Walterman, Adam (Michele) Ellerhoff, Amber (Seth) Talbot, Tami Peters, Taryn (Matt) McGuire, Scott Peters, Kelsey Hoffman; 4 great-grandchildren, Austin and Abby Ellerhoff, and Aislyn and Colin McGuire; brothers, Richard (Becky) Wiese of Andrew, IA, and Charles (Sue) Wiese of Oxford Junction, IA; sisters, Janet DeLarm of Oxford Junction, IA, Edna (Ron) Edwards of Maquoketa, IA, and Cindy (Paul) Heim of Onslow, IA; and a sister-in-law, Jean Edler of Tipton, IA. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 1 brother, 1 sister, a daughter, Sarah Ann, and a son-in-law, Brian Hoffman. 
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Sarah L. Manning memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Carl DeLarm

Carl DeLarm
Carl DeLarm, 78, of Oxford Junction, Iowa, died on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at his home in Oxford Junction.
A celebration of Carl’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois, with military honors.
Carl DeLarm was born on March 6, 1934 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Willis and Ruby (Taylor) DeLarm. He grew up in the Delmar area and received his 8th grade diploma from Clinton County schools. He then entered the military serving in the U.S. Army from 1954 until being honorably discharged in 1958. He married Marie Green in Welton, Iowa and to that union 6 children were born. He later married Janet Wiese on April 17, 1970 in Frostproof, Florida and to that union 5 children were born. 
Carl had farmed for many years in Jackson County and worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa for a few years. He had also lived in Florida where he had owned and refurbished 12 houses on the same street and eventually had the street named after him called “DeLarm Street”.
Carl was a member of the American Legion Wapsi Post #473 of Oxford Junction. He enjoyed gardening and each year would have a vegetable, fruit or other item he would grow. He loved tinkering and working with his hands.  He was known as a “jack-of-all-trades” who could fix most anything.
Those left to honor Carl’s memory include his wife, Janet DeLarm of Oxford Junction, IA; children, Fawn Gage of MN, Karla Stevens of ID, Dawn Nissila of MN, Edward DeLarm of FL, Crystal Clymer of SC, David DeLarm of FL, Loyal DeLarm of IA, Richard DeLarm of IA, Teresa Clary of IA, Nelson DeLarm of IA, and Mark DeLarm of IA; sisters, Margaret Lovely of TX and Judy Ray of Dubuque, IA; brothers, Donald DeLarm of Maquoketa, IA, Raymond DeLarm of Cedar Rapids, IA, Richard (Delores) DeLarm of Onslow, IA, Charles (Brenda) DeLarm of Oxford Junction, IA, and David (Phyllis) DeLarm of Delmar, IA; 27 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Carl DeLarm memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Marian Hildebrand

Marian Hildebrand
Marian F. Hildebrand, 93, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at her home in Maquoketa.  
A celebration of Marian’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.
Marian Freida Krause was born on July 20, 1919 in Blue Earth, Minnesota, to Franze and Helen (Johnson) Krause. Her early years were spent in Minnesota and then the family moved to Maquoketa where she graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1937. She married Clyde Hildebrand on Nov. 3, 1937 in Nashua, Iowa. He preceded her in death on July 13, 1979.
Marian had farmed with her husband in the Maquoketa area on the Caves Road. She had also worked retail sales and did bookkeeping through the years for several local businesses including, Grahams, Marilyn’s Boutique, the Tot Shop and Rasmussen’s. She retired in 1982. 
Marian was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa and the Ruth Circle. She enjoyed reading, playing cards and visiting.
Those left to honor Marian’s memory include a daughter, Lynne Enlow of Bettendorf, IA; 3 grandchildren, Julie, Michelle and Hershel; 8 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. 
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Margaret and Helen Jeanne and a daughter, Karen.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Hospice of Jackson County.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

H.R. Reverend Harold E. Butz

Honorably retired Reverend Harold E. Butz died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at Mercy Hospice, Johnston. Harold died from complications of severe rheumatoid arthritis.  A private memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery. The Reverend Philip W. Barrett, General Presbyter and Stated Clerk, Presbytery of Des Moines and Rev. Ruth Ann Scott, Chaplain will officiate.

Harold was born May 4, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio to Ralph and Constance (Smith) Butz. He attended the University of Cincinnati and the University of Chicago Seminary. He was an ordained Presbyterian minister and served churches in Ohio and Cedar Rapids and Toledo, Iowa. He moved to Des Moines in 1967 to serve as staff with the Iowa Council of Churches. He married former rural Zwingle resident, Darlene Clark, in 1974.

Harold was an advocate for social justice and he intervened to help many individuals through difficult situations. In 1964, he participated in a voter registration drive in Greenwood, Mississippi. He served on boards of local mental health associations and the Iowa Children’s Society. Governor Robert Ray appointed him to serve on the State Civil Rights Commission and the State Mental Health Commission. He also served as Interim or Supply Minister to churches in Carroll and throughout the Des Moines Presbytery serving Des Moines and Central Iowa.

Harold is survived by his wife Darlene; sister-in-law Dorothy Butz in Columbus, OH; five sisters-in-law, five brothers-in-law in Maquoketa and surrounding areas; 27 nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews, all of whom loved him very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents, older brother Robert, mother and father in-law, Clayton and Evelyn Clark, two sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law and one niece.

The family wishes to thank Wesley Life Home Care, Nurse Force, Mercy Hospice, Dr. Ben Collins, Betty Streets and Julie Thompson for end of life care that enabled Harold to remain in his home - and adopted stray cat, Molly, who sat on his lap and about whom he said, “any little bit of happiness is good for me.”

Visitation starts at 1 p.m., the service is at 2 p.m. with burial immediately following. The family invites friends and relatives to a lunch in "The Bistro" at Carson’s following the celebration of Harold’s life.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Thomas Howes

Thomas Howes
Thomas E. Howes, 83, of Bellevue, passed away Friday morning, Jan. 4, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque.
A Funeral Service was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, January 8, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Bellevue. Burial was in the Church Cemetery where full Military Rites were accorded by the American Legion Post #273. Visitation for Tom was held from 3-7 p.m. Monday evening at the Hachmann Funeral Home and again on Tuesday morning after 9:30 a.m. at the church until service time.
Tom was born on Sept. 15, 1929 in DeWitt, Ia., son of Clyde and Margaret (McAllister) Howes. He married Roberta Benda on Oct. 27, 1950 in Clinton, Ia.
Tom Served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After his discharge he worked as a Claims Adjuster for Iowa Mutual Insurance Company for over 50 years. He also farmed for many years.
Tom was a man who enjoyed reading and learning. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and doing projects on the farm. He was proud of being a Mason for over 50 years.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Roberta, of Bellevue; three sons, Steve (Terri), Tom (Terri), and Dan (Bonita), eight grandchildren; a brother, Charles (Hallie); and four sisters, Margaret Schlue, Mary (Tim) Harrington, Joyce (Dave) Lutz, and Judy Libberton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Brianna; and brother, Clyde.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com.

Joanne Tracy

Joanne Tracy
Joanne M. Tracy, 76, of Maquoketa died suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of Joanne’s life was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial was at the Evergreen Cemetery, Delmar, Iowa.
Joanne Marie Lohmeier was born on June 21, 1936 in Delmar to Frank and Helen (Sleeper) Lohmeier. Her early years were spent in Delmar and she moved to Maquoketa in 1945 where she attended and graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1953. She married Dylon Tracy on July 4, 1953 in Maquoketa, Iowa.
Joanne was a homemaker and had worked for Russell Bros. Grocery Store and Theisen’s in Maquoketa for several years.
Joanne was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa and the Pythian Sisters. She enjoyed sewing and doing hand crafts and was known by her family for her cooking and canning.
Those left to honor Joanne’s memory include her husband, Dylon Tracy of Maquoketa, IA; children, Deanna Morehead of Davenport, IA; and David (Cathy) Tracy of Willow, AK; 3 grandchildren, Christina (Joel) Dill of Albuquerque, NM, Joshua (Casie) Morehead of Davenport, IA, and Kyle (Stephanie) Morehead of Davenport, IA; and 1 great-granddaughter, Megan Morehead. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Robert.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Maquoketa Rescue Squad or the Jackson County Regional Health Center Ambulance Crew.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Linda Gerischer

Linda Gerischer
Linda R. Gerischer, 72, of Maquoketa died on Sunday morning, Jan. 6, 2013, at her home in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of Linda’s life was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, from the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa.  Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial was at the Andrew, Iowa Cemetery.
Linda Ruth Thompson was born on July 15, 1940 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Alvin Ross and Malinda (Hoerschelman) Thompson. She grew up in Andrew and graduated from Andrew High School in 1958. She then attended AIC in Davenport for one year. She married William “Bill” Gerischer on May 5, 1963 in Andrew, Iowa.
After attending AIC in Davenport for one year, she began working at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa ordering parts from 1960 to 1963. She then became a homemaker and mom to three children until her youngest son graduated from high school in 1988 when she worked at Sunshine Daycare and Preschool in Maquoketa until retiring in 2004.
Linda was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa and the Rachel Circle.  She had also been involved with the Meals-On-Wheels program in Maquoketa for many years.
Linda enjoyed decorating cakes, sewing, crossword puzzles and attending the children and grandchildren’s events near and far away.  She was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs fan and liked watching sporting events on television as well as her soaps. She loved traveling and serving her family by entertaining and hosting family events.
Those left to honor Linda’s memory include her husband, William “Bill” Gerischer of Maquoketa, IA; children, Renee (Mark) Pape of Maquoketa, IA, Radd (Chalette) Gerischer of Maquoketa, IA, and Ryan (Susie) Gerischer of Maquoketa, IA; a brother, Arlan (Marlene) Thompson of Iowa City, IA; and 11 grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Margo Dietz in 1976.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Linda R. Gerischer memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.