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Obituaries
Donna Lee Bascom
Donna Lee Bascom, 73, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Newhall, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 26, 2025. Funeral services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Newhall at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 30, 2025, with Rev. Nick Palmer and Rev. Stephen Rempfer officiating. Friends and family may visit with the family before the service from 9:00 until 10:30 AM, also at the church. Steven Wright
Steven Wright, 77, passed away at his home surrounded by family on April 26, 2025.A Celebration of Steven's Life will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Cambridge City Center, 225 S. Water Street, Cambridge, Iowa, with military honors rendered at 3 p.m. by the United States Army.Steven Craig Wright was born June 9, 1947, in Vinton, Iowa, to Robert and Goldie (Alpers) Wright.
Lynn Montgomery
Lynn Montgomery, 75, passed away unexpectedly, at her home, Monday, May 26, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, June 21, at the Vinton Country Club. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton, is caring for Lynn and her family. Lynn was born June 18, 1949, the daughter of Lloyd and Milly (Karasti) Stenlund in Escanaba, MI. Steven Leslie Chamberlain
Steven Leslie Chamberlain, 71, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. Burial of his ashes will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home will be assisting the family. Following burial, Stacey and Tammy will be hosting a celebration of Steven’s life at Riverside Park, Hummel Shelter, North 8th Avenue, Vinton. Betty Merchant
Surrounded by her loving family, Betty Merchant, 92, of Garrison, passed away peacefully, at her home, on Friday, May 23, 2025. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025, at Big Grove Cemetery, rural Garrison. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 29, at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home. 
Douglas Ray “Doug” Tumilty
Douglas Ray “Doug” Tumilty, age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his home in Vinton, surrounded by his loving family.Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Maplewood Cemetery in Vinton with Tyler Henkel officiating. A celebration of Doug’s life will follow at the Vinton Legion Hall from 4:00 until 7:00 PM. Leona Anna Marie Danker
Leona Anna Marie Danker was born March 25, 1933, in Van Horne, Iowa, the daughter of Hans and Lena (Hessenius) Petersen. She graduated from Van Horne High School in 1951. Leona was united in marriage to John H. Danker on November 27, 1955, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Newhall, Iowa. She worked as a bookkeeper for Joyce Lumber in Van Horne and Vinton, Marengo Jaycee Theater, Marengo Elevator for 16 years, Farm and Home and retired from the Marengo Bank after 20 years. Wanda Rae Sandhagen
Wanda Rae Sandhagen, 80, of Atkins, Iowa, passed away surrounded by family, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. She was born on October 22, 1944, in Oelwein, the daughter of Robert and Gladys (Lamphere) Sargent. Wanda was raised in the Strawberry Point area and attended the Strawberry PointSchools.On July 21, 1962, Wanda was united in marriage to Bruce Sandhagen in Guttenberg.
Dave Duncklee
The Northeast Iowa community mourns the loss of Dave Duncklee, 84, who passed away peacefully in a Florida hospital following a significant brain bleed. His high school sweetheart, Cheryl, was by his side for 62 years. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 7th from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. a the Waukon Middle School cafeteria. This will be an informal gathering for friends, family, former students, and colleagues can come together to share memories and honor Dave's life. Arlene Carls (nee Lillian Arlene Tornberg)
Arlene Carls (nee Lillian Arlene Tornberg), 96, of Vinton, Iowa, passed away peacefully, on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Vinton Lutheran Home.Arlene was born July 27, 1928, in Beresford, SD, the daughter of Oscar and Lillian (Chadwick) Tornberg. She was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Arlene was a talented student and graduated as High School valedictorian.
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