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Kate M. Craft

Kate Marie Craft, 16, La Porte City, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, two and a half years after being diagnosed with glioblastoma.She was born January 17, 2007, in Waterloo, daughter of Matt and Sarah Craft.
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William "Will" Whittaker Bryan

William "Will" Whittaker Bryan, 59, of Shellsburg, Iowa, formerly of Springville, Iowa and Melbourne, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, while visiting Bloomington, Minn.
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Vernon R. Hagan

Vernon R. Hagan, 90, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Friday, Dec.
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Lawrence "Larry" Roth

Lawrence "Larry" Roth 91, of Belle Plaine, IA, passed away after a short illness on December 4, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.Larry was born July 1, 1932, to Joseph and Irene Roth.
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Craig A. "Sparky" Albertsen

 Craig A. “Sparky” Albertsen, age 65, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 14, 2023, at St.
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Jerry Kolsrud

 Jerry Kolsrud, age 82, passed away on December 8, 2023 at his home in Shellsburg. There will be a private family service. Jerry was born on March 13, 1941 in Shellsburg, the son of Earl and Grace Evelyn (Lint) Kolsrud.
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Shirley Ann Dietrich

Shirley Ann Dietrich, age 90, passed away on December 7, 2023 in Fairfax. There will be a private family burial per Shirley’s wishes. Shirley was born on September 1, 1933 in rural Watkins, the daughter of Art and Ann (Wittenburg) Possehl.
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Duane "Pete" Miller

Duane “Pete” Miller passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2023 at his home in Shellsburg.Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Phillips Funeral Home in Vinton (212 E 6th Street) from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm.
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Erma Faye (Doyel) Neve

Erma Faye (Doyel) Neve, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at her rural Vinton home, with her loving family by her side.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Oak Grove Church in rural Shellsburg with Pastor Matt Magee officiating.
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Judith Ann "Judy" (Baum) Wellner

Judith Ann “Judy” (Baum) Wellner, age 80, of Lenoir City, Tennessee, formerly of Vinton, Iowa passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023.Judy is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard "Rich" Wellner; children, Deanne Benorden (Larry) of Lenoir City, TN, Roxanne Rolland (Brian) of Mt.