Obituaries
Patricia “Patty” Ann Mckinley
Patricia “Patty” Ann Mckinley, 75, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton. Memorial services will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Vinton on January 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM. Patricia was born on February 25, 1949 in Waterloo to Merton Mckinley and Eva DeMoss. She attended Independence High School graduating with the class of 1967. Dorothy (Walton) Kalinay
Dorothy (Walton) Kalinay, 94, died Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Keystone Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Van Horne, with Father Jacob Dunne as celebrant. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM also at the church in Van Horne. GARY ALLEN LOUGH
Gary Allen Lough, 77, of Luzerne, Iowa passed away on January 8, 2025, at Jackson County Regional Health Center, Maquoketa, Iowa. Gary was born May 13, 1947, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Lester and Evelyn (Ritz) Lough. He married Marilyn J. Closser July 3, 1965. Gary graduated from Davis County High School, Bloomfield, Iowa in 1965; and graduated from Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa with a B. Richard Corliss (Dick, RC) Lyons
Richard Corliss (Dick, RC) Lyons, 88, of Washington, Iowa—formerly of St. Charles, Iowa—died on Christmas day, December 25, 2024 surrounded by family following a battle with cancer and complications of dementia.A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home. The family will be present to receive friends from 10:00 to 11:30 a. Robert William Slezak
Robert William Slezak was no ordinary man, so his obituary cannot be your typical death notice. He was a superhero and all-round awesome human being. He was a wonderful dad, a fun-loving friend, and a great companion to his partners. A celebration of Robert’s life will be held in the spring.During the last decade of his life, Robert was the volunteer store manager for Thrift Smart where he raised more than $250,000 for the nonprofit he cherished, Silver Horizons New Mexico. Kathleen “Kate” Ann Cooper
Kathleen “Kate” Ann Cooper, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Oakland Church of the Nazarene, Cedar Rapids, with Pastor Michael Perkins officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 9:30 a.m. until time of service, at the church, on Wednesday. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is caring for Kate and her family. Tom Boeckmann
Tom Boeckmann, 63, of Vinton died on January 1, 2025, of complications from liver cancer.A Celebration of Life will be held at the Vinton Fire Station on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Refreshments will be provided. Private inurnment will be held later at Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Tripoli.Tom was born on April 6, 1961, to Roger and Glenyce (Hartman) Boeckmann and grew up in Tripoli where he graduated high school. Kelsey (Hartkemeyer) Ritscher
Kelsey (Hartkemeyer) Ritscher, 63, of Keystone, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at her rural Keystone home, surrounded by her loving family.Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St. John Lutheran Church in Keystone, with Pastor Josiah Schultz officiating. Interment will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, in Blairstown followed by a reception at the church. Irvin J. “Irk” Junge
Irvin J. “Irk” Junge, 99, died Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Keystone Nursing Care Center in Keystone following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Van Horne, with Father Jacob Dunne as celebrant. Interment will be held at the Keystone Cemetery, with graveside military rites conducted by the Merkel-Bockholt American Legion Post #107, and Iowa Military Honors. Lynn M. Boddicker
Lynn M. Boddicker, age 60, passed away on December 17, 2024.Lynn was born February 1, 1964, in Vinton, Iowa, the son of Alfred and Maryann Boddicker. Following high school graduation, Lynn served his country in the United States Air Force.Lynn resided in Marion, Iowa his entire life. He was employed by FBG Facility Services where he was a dedicated employee and considered family by all who knew him.