Obituaries

Donald Fred Richard Andresen, 84, of Spirit Lake, IA, formerly of Keystone, IA, was called to heaven on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, from Keelson's Harbour Assisted Living where he and wife, Norma, reside.   Memorial Services will be held at 2:30 pm, Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel in Keystone with Rev.

Merlin Lee Lassen was born on June 23, 1932, on the family farm near Dysart, the son of Severt and Margaret (Gill) Lassen. He graduated from Dysart High School and then served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On April 12, 1955, Merlin was united in marriage to Gerene Chizek at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waterloo.

John Henry Kotouc, 73 of Cedar Rapids died Sunday, September 25, 2022 at West Ridge Care Center. Services 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 30, 2022 at Faith Bible Church at 1800 46th St. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Friends may visit with the family at the church on Friday after 9:30 a.m.John is survived by his wife Ida Kotouc of Cedar Rapids; daughter Jamie Robinson of Cedar Rapids; son George (Jen) Robinson Jr.

Edward Paul Nielsen, 102,  passed away  peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at the Vinton Lutheran Home with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 30, 2022 at St. John Lutheran Church in Center Point, with Rev. Thomas C. Van Hemert officiating.  Interment with military rites will be held at the Walker Cemetery.

Patricia E. (Coberly) Hinds, 76, passed away at the UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.A visitation will be held from 4 to6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Cedar Memorial Chapel Stateroom. A private family service will be offered on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Patricia Hinds was born on Feb.

Patrick Hugh Shaw, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids.Pat was born January 14, 1955, in Creston, Iowa, the son of Marion and Dolores (Fish) Shaw.

Luetta Mae (Steckel) Sedlacek, born Aug. 23, 1928, widow of David (1929-1994), passed gently into God’s loving arms on Sept. 16, 2022. She left behind a legacy of unconditional love and a small village.She leaves behind:Nine children, Sharon, Patty, Sue (Larry), Tom (Trilby), Jim (Lona), Mike (Nancy), Joe (Lori), Jennifer (John) and Jeff.23 grandchildren, Kelly, Brenton (Laura), Cy (Suzanne), Jo Dee (Tim), Josh (Tracee), Jason (Kim), Melissa (Chad), Zach, Tori (Damien), Sarah (Cullen), Amanda, Lindsay (Brad), Jenna (Will), Alex (Alex), Jade (Stephen), Emilia (Justin), Ella, Michael, Cat (Josh), Christina (Mark), Emily (Kelby), Noah and Nick.

Janet Ann Wheeler, 71, of Keystone, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at her family farm in Watkins.Jan was born on April 25, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Joyce (Deklotz) Wheeler.  She was the second oldest of nine children.After graduating from Benton Community in 1969, she received her Bachelor’s Degree from Mt.

Donald John Welch, 91, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Heritage Specialty Care following a short illness. Graveside Services: 1 p.m. Monday at Cedar Memorial Cemetery by Pastor Mark Thomas.Donald is survived by his sons, Allen (Kay) Welch of Shellsburg and Rev. David (Becky) Harwood of Midland, TX; 2 grandsons, Nathan (Corley) Welch and John (Cassidy) Welch.

David R. Ward, 91 of Cedar Rapids died Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Keystone Care Center in Keystone. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Teahen Funeral Home. Private family burial.David is survived by his wife of 64 years Sharon; children Richard Lueders of Cedar Rapids, Jon (Diana) Ward of Elberon, Julie Ryan of Ankeny, Marcie Sawyer of Missouri, Tracy Montgomery of Belle Plaine and James (Laurie) Ward of Texas; 19 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.