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Obituaries

Barbra Louise Formanek

Barbra Louise Formanek, 73, of Rotonda West, Florida, beloved wife and mother, went to heaven on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Funeral services will be held at a later date. A small Celebration of Life was held with immediate family and friends in Rotonda West Florida.Barbra was born on May 27, 1951 to Parents Claude and Marybelle Reed, she was the 4th child of 5 children.

Geraldine Jean “Geri” Davis

Geraldine Jean “Geri” Davis, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, 6 hours short of her 90th birthday, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames.  A memorial service to celebrate Geri’s life will be held at 11:00a.m., Tuesday, February 11, at the Vinton Presbyterian Church,with Pastor Johannes “Hans” Poetschner officiating.
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Celebration of Life for Roger Midthun

A Celebration of Life for Roger Midthun is planned for Sunday, February 9th from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center in Marion (4500 10th St. Marion). Join the family to share memories and celebrate the big life Roger so enjoyed.

Rosemary Kampman

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rosemary Kampman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the age of 92. Rosemary was born on May 22, 1932, in Iowa City to Frank and Inez (Hittle) Cottrell.She was first united in marriage to Jack Lyons in 1951, a union that was tragically cut short by his passing in 1954.

Martin L. Graber, Brigadier General (Retired) and Iowa Representative

Brigadier General (Retired) and Iowa Representative Martin L. Graber, a dedicated soldier, leader, and community servant, passed away January 31, 2025 at Fort Madison, IA. Born in Donnellson, Iowa, he was a graduate of Central Lee High School and went on to serve his country with distinction for over three decades in the Iowa Army National Guard. General Graber enlisted in Company A, 224th Engineer Battalion, in July 1972, beginning a distinguished military career that saw him rise through the ranks.
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J. Duane Glime

J. Duane Glime, 76, of Newhall, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha.A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.Duane was born on August 25, 1948 to Fay and Mildred (Scott) Glime.

Thelma Margaret Horak

Thelma Margaret Horak was born July 4, 1935 and went to heaven on January 31, 2025. She married Merle Horak, April 7, 1956. He passed away February 4, 2020. She is the mother to three children, grandmother to eight grandchildren, great-grandmother to fourteen grandchildren and great-great grandmother to one grandbaby who is due in April. She attended a one-room school house and graduated from Vinton High School.

Teresa (Teri) Ann Tumilty

Teresa (Teri) Ann Tumilty, 72, of La Porte City, Iowa passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, surrounded by her family. Teri was born to Harley and Edith (Coy) Williams in Vinton, Iowa, on March 2, 1952. She was the first of three children. Teri attended Vinton schools and later, LaJames School of Cosmetology.Teri owned and operated two successful businesses in La Porte City, Jolly Rogers Pizza and Teri's Cute Cuts and Crazy Curls.
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Hawley Dean Collingwood

Hawley Dean Collingwood, age 94, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away January 30, 2025. Services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, IA. Burial will take place in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Luzerne, IA with military honors.Visitation is from 3-5 p.m. Friday, February 7th at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine.

James “JD” Donald Thorson

James “JD” Donald Thorson, 77, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away January 22, 2025 at his home.JD was born October 26, 1947 to Palmer Ivertus and Juanita Irene (Nelson) Thorson in South Side Township, Minnesota. He graduated from Annandale, MN High School and continued his education at Brown Institute, Minneapolis, MN for Electronic Technician in 1966.
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