Obituaries
Erik Studer
The Studer and Stodola families sorrowfully announce the passing of their son, fiancé, brother, and uncle, Erik Studer. Erik, 26, died on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 following a pulmonary embolism. A Celebration of Erik's life will be held on Saturday, April 15, at the Wildcat Country Club, located at 100 Wildcat Trail, Shellsburg, Iowa. There will be an open house from 1-4:00 p. Kenneth “Kenny” George Goodell
Kenneth “Kenny” George Goodell, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A visitation will take place from 4 – 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, with a Rosary to begin at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a. Ernest “Ernie” Dean Dunkel
Ernest “Ernie” Dean Dunkel, 76, formerly of Center Point, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 18 at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton, with Pastor David Condry officiating. Friends may visit with the family prior to the service, from 10:00 to 11:45 a. Bonnitta (Bonnie) J. Johnston
Loving sister, aunt, cousin, and friend Bonnitta (Bonnie) J. Johnston, 79, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully after a long battle with heart and lung disease on February 16, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, with her niece Monica at her side. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, William Frank Bower and Ethel Josephine (Wheeler) Bower; brothers Allen, William, and James Bower; and sister Barbara Schermerhorn. Howard Deloye Corum
Howard Deloye Corum, 83, of Van Horne, formerly of Shellsburg and Central City, passed on April 6, 2023. Howard will be cremated and interred at Cedar Memorial with a later time with a small graveside service.Howard was born to Edward and Theresa (Ralston) Corum on Dec. 16 1939, in Marion, Iowa. He was the baby boy of the family and he knew it, and was slightly spoiled and stubborn. Elaine D. Dunker
Elaine D. Dunker, 87, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Keystone, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.A visitation will be held from 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM at the Phillips Funeral Home in Keystone. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Friday. Interment will be held at the Keystone Cemetery. Jennie Seeck
Jennie Seeck, 65, of Keystone, passed away at home on Saturday, April 8, 2023, following a courageous battle with COPD, and a broken heart.A celebration of Jennie’s life will be held beginning at 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Keystone Turner Hall with Chaplain Justin Bierschenk officiating. Visitation will continue following the service until 8:00 PM. Phillip George Cummings
Phillip G. Cummings, 57, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Pickart
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Pickart, 95, of Norway, IA passed away April 7, 2023 at Compass Memorial, Marengo, IA.Betty was born September, 28, 1927 to Arthur and Emma (Broz) Kuen on the family farm in rural Iowa county. She attended Norway High School. On April 13, 1948, Betty married Theodell “Ted” Pickart at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Norway. Douglas Lee “Doug” Erger
Douglas Lee “Doug” Erger, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 7, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton. A service of remembrance will be held at 7:00 PM, Wednesday with Justin Bierschenk officiating.