Obituaries

Wilfred Adam Schinker

Wilfred Adam Schinker, 95, a lifelong resident of Norway, IA passed away peacefully with family by his side at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, IA on February 15, 2022.Wilfred was born on September 13, 1926 in Norway, IA, the son of Nicholas J. and Rose Josephine (Schulte) Schinker. He graduated from Norway High School and served honorably in the U.

Linda Kay Kading

Linda Kay Kading, 77, of Van Horne, Iowa, passed away peacefully Feb. 13, 2022, at Colonial Manor of Amana. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 307 Third Ave., Van Horne, IA 52346. There will be a visitation an hour prior to service, starting at 9:30 a.

Wilson J. “Wicky” Chustz Jr.

Wilson J. “Wicky” Chustz Jr., 82, of Kingwood, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab in Vinton, Iowa.Wilson was born in Erwinville, Louisiana, on May 18, 1939, to the late Wilson J. Chustz Sr. and Mary Lois Chustz.Wilson joined the United States Army after high school and served in the Vietnam War.

Sheryl A. Taylor

Sheryl A. Taylor, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at Heritage Nursing and Rehab. Per Sheryl's wishes, there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family.Sheryl was born Aug. 11, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, to John and Agnes (Knight) Moore. She dedicated her life to raising her children.

Nicole Lynn Forness

Nicole Lynn Forness was born on April 17, 1989, in Waterloo, the daughter of Kaylene Allen Wright and Randy Arbuckle. Nicole attended school in La Porte City and graduated from Union High School in 2007. She worked at VGM, had several different administrative roles in the medical field where she filled her need to take care of others, before becoming a stay at home mom.

John Herbert Pitz

-John Herbert Pitz, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022, surrounded by family.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 18, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Vinton with Father Jim Brokman as celebrant. Interment will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in LaMotte with Father David Ambrosy as celebrant.

Virgil Steve Kozik

Virgil Steve Kozik, 90, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away February 13, 2022 at Belle Plaine Specialty Care.Virgil was born October 25, 1931 to Stephen J and Theresa (Tracy Posekany) Kozik at the family home in rural Benton County, Iowa. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School, class of 1950. Following school, he continued to work alongside his family on the farm.

Corriene Kay Kos

Corriene Kay Kos, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away February 11, 2022 at Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha.  Per Corriene’s request there will be no services.  Corriene Kay Long was born March 27, 1941 In Vinton, Iowa, the daughter of Carlos and Dorothy (Coots) Long.  She was a 1959 Cedar Rapids Washington High graduate.  On September 7, 1968 she was united in marriage to Lawrence Kos in Cedar Rapids.

Wayne Moore

Wayne Moore, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at his home in Vinton following a sudden illness. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 14, 2022 at St. Mary Cemetery, rural Urbana.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Geo. G. Luckey American Legion Post #57; P.O. Box 264, Vinton, IA 52349.

Rebecca Jo Mikesell

Rebecca Jo Mikesell, 74, of Cedar Rapids, IA passed away peacefully at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House on February 10th, 2022.Per Becky's request there will be no visitation or services.  Becky wants everyone to remember her during the good times of her life and all the love she had for all.Becky was born to Orval and Velma Blough on September 16th, 1947 in Vinton, Ia.