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Obituaries
David Richard Primus
David Richard Primus passed from this life early in the morning on June 29, 2025. He was preceded in death by parents, Lorenz and Hazel Lockhart Primus. Dave is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Rebecca, brother John (sister-in-law Helen), daughters April and Erin, sons-in-law Kevin and Reed, grandchildren George, Tess (Jake), Samuel, Adam, Sean (Britney), Annebeth, Jackson, Abigail, Aspen, and Wren, and great-grandchildren, Soren, Macklin, Trey, and Cleo Rose. Donald “Duece” E. Walton
Donald “Duece” E. Walton, 86, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away June 26, 2025.Don was born October 4, 1938 in rural Belle Plaine, the son of George and Helen (Kapucian) Walton. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1956. Following school, he started work as a meat cutter in the Foodland Grocery Store on Main Street in Belle Plaine. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1961 and served two years and returned home to resume work at the grocery store.
Todd Vincent Pattee
Following a lengthy illness, Todd Vincent Pattee, 53, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his residence in Keystone. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 12th from 1 pm to 4 pm at Turner Hall in Keystone Iowa. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton, is caring for Todd and his family.Todd was born June 22, 1971, in Waterloo, the son of Richard and DeAnn (Kashmark) Pattee. Mary Colleen (Teneyck) Woeste
Mary Colleen Woeste, 86, was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on September 4, 1938, the daughter of Francis B. Teneyck and Gladys (Blank) Teneyck. She went home to Vinton, Iowa, ten days later, where she would reside until graduating from Iowa Braille & Sight Saving School in 1956. While attending school, she loved English and music class. She looked forward to the yearly track meet in Minnesota, and participated in the broad jump, the basketball throw (which she held the record for many years), and the fifty- and sixty-yard dash. SHIRLEY ANN (DRIPPS) REEVES
SHIRLEY ANN (DRIPPS) REEVES , 89, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away June 22, 2025. She was born February 9, 1936 in Urbana, Iowa daughter of the Willis and Florence Dripps, and married Joseph F. Reeves of Coggon, Iowa on June 20, 1959. She was a school teacher in Iowa, a military spouse, a volunteer coordinator at BETA Center in Orlando, and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. 
Judith “Judy” Vi Lee
Judith “Judy” Vi Lee was born on July 1, 1943, to Oscar “James” Jr. and Verna (Jensen) Atkins in Coon Rapids, Iowa. The family moved frequently during her early years before settling in Manning in 1955. Judy attended school in Manning, and on October 25, 1960, she was united in marriage with Carl F. Lee. Together, they made their home in Manning and raised six children: Tom, Tim, Susan, Shari, Sara, and Sabrina. Mary Lou Garin
Mary Lou Garin, 93, of Lansing, IA, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA, surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, June 26, at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Church in Lansing with Father Joseph Sevcik officiating. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery in Lansing. James “Jim” John Jacobi
James “Jim” John Jacobi, 70, of Belle Plaine, IA, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2025, following a motor vehicle accident. Though his time here ended too soon, Jim packed more love, laughs, stories, and good-hearted mischief into 70 years than most could in 100. He lived simply, loved deeply, and had a quiet grin that said more than words ever could.
Elaine A. Brown
Elaine A. Brown, 89, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Unity Point Health in Bettendorf. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Our Savior Lutheran Church of Bettendorf where she was a faithful member. Douglas “Doug” Delf Sievers
Douglas “Doug” Delf Sievers, 66, of Marion, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by his family. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Phillips Funeral Home is assisting the family.Doug was born on May 6, 1959, to Delf and Janice (Junge) Sievers. He was raised outside of Keystone and graduated from Benton Community High School in 1977.
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