Obituaries

Clyde Albert Leimberer

Devoted husband, beloved father, and brother in Christ, Clyde Albert Leimberer, age 78, died suddenly on Sunday April 24th, 2022 in his home in Burnsville, MN.Born on August 4th, 1943, to Thelma (Walter) and Milo Leimberer, Clyde spent his youth tending to the family farm just outside of Hartwick, Iowa. Though farming stayed in his bones throughout his life, and showed itself in boundless gardens and a love for tractors, his eyes turned to the ministry at a young age.

Earlene C. (Traner) Pint

Earlene C. (Traner) Pint of Independence passed away peacefully on July 26, 2022, in Iowa City of natural causes. She was born on December 29, 1944, the daughter of Earl Traner and Evelyn (Butler) Traner-Buckingham. She was a 1963 graduate of Jefferson High School in Independence. Earlene was united in marriage to the love of her life, Richard J. Pint on June 22, 1963, in Independence.

Lorraine Ann Messer (Grace)

Lorraine Ann Messer (Grace) 59 of Oskaloosa, Iowa died late April 2022 in Oskaloosa, Iowa.Lorraine was born July 2, 1962, to parents Leonard and Carol Messer in Clinton, Iowa. Her family lived in Chadwick, Illinois where her father was superintendent of schools. They moved to Alburnett, Iowa and then to Shellsburg, Iowa where Lorraine attended grade school.

Loyal “Butch” Hoover

Loyal “Butch” Hoover, 75, died at his residence Wednesday, July 27, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.Per Butch’s request, there will be no services. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is assisting the family.Butch was born September 27, 1946 at Hood River, OR, the son of George and Alice (Davis) Hoover. In 1970, Butch married Debra Brewer.

Sheryl Mae Mall

Sheryl Mae Mall, 84, of Belle Plaine, IA passed peacefully on July 27, 2022 at Belle Plaine Specialty Care after an untreatable lung condition.Sheryl was born December 9, 1937 to Lloyd and Claudine (Craig) Osborn at the Corn Belt Hospital, Belle Plaine.  She graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1955. Sheryl married Clifford “Bruce” Mall on June 19, 1955 at the First Congregational Church, Belle Plaine.

John Anthony Meier

John Anthony Meier, Jr., age 74, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster, Wisconsin. He was born March 14, 1947, in Glen Haven, the son of John Sr. and Marie (Long) Meier. On August 6, 1988, John was united in marriage to Shirley Sweet, she preceded him in death in 2009; prior to his marriage to Shirley, he was married to Diane Glasbrenner.

Glenna J. (Neve) Wilt

Glenna J. (Neve) Wilt, age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at her home at Windsor Manor in Vinton. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, July 29, 2022 at the Vinton Presbyterian Church, with Dr. Dennis Morey officiating.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E.

Gilbert Henry Hagen

Gilbert Henry Hagen , 92, died peacefully on Saturday, July 23rd at the Keystone Care Center, Keystone Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Grace Lutheran Church in Blairstown with Rev. Jeffrey Schanbacher officiating.  Interment will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, and also at the church in Blairstown.

Aubree Ann Sivola

-It is with great sadness that the family of Aubree Ann Sivola announces her sudden passing on Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at the age of 29. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is serving the family.She was born Sept. 12, 1992, the daughter of Melissa (Engstrom) Sivola and Greg Hall. She attended school in Tama and Vinton.Aubree enjoyed anything that allowed her to express her artistic ability.

Dorothy Mae Temmer

Dorothy Mae Temmer November 16, 1933 - June 25, 2022 Dorothy Mae Temmer passed away at the age of 88 in Littleton, Colorado, on June 25, 2022. She was born to Vance Lester Currier and Helen Dorothy Barron on November 16, 1933, in Vinton, Iowa. Dorothy met John Warren Temmer at Black Forest church camp and was married on December 18, 1951, in Pueblo, Colorado.