Obituaries

Christine Ann (Shaver) Boyles, 60, of West Point, Iowa passed away at 6:41 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2021 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, in Fort Madison, Iowa.Born on November 23, 1960 in Independence, Iowa, the daughter of Paul J. and Betty Jane (Dibble) Shaver. On November 20, 1982, she married Marvin Boyles in Urbana, Iowa.Survivors include her husband: Marvin; two daughters: Andrea Lynn (Mark A Steffen II) Steffen of Fort Madison, Barbara Jane Boyles of Fort Madison; six grandchildren: Jordan, Matthew, Eryn, Riley, Jason, Sydney; father: Paul Shaver of Cedar Rapids; siblings: Pam (Marty) Hepker of Marion, Iowa, Tim Shaver of Garrison, Iowa, Ted (Shelly) Shaver of Center Point, Iowa, Cathy Schoeberl of Center Point, Iowa, Toby (Sherry) Shaver of Center Point, Iowa; brother in law: Dave Felker of Destin, Florida; sister in law: Lori Lang of Monticello, Iowa, Mary (Chris) Kirk Garrison, Iowa; mother in law: Barb (Ernie) Riggle of Vinton, Iowa and several nieces and nephews.

Tim Pickart, age 60, passed away on Friday October 8, 2021, at his home in Keystone, following a sudden illness.Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Phillips Funeral Home in Keystone. Private family interment will be held at the Keystone Cemetery. A celebration of Tim's life will be held at the Keystone Turner Hall From 1- 4 PM on Friday, October 15, 2021.

Barbara Jean Hrabak, 72, of Chelsea, IA passed away October 10, 2021 at her home, following a long, courageous battle with cancer.Barbara was born August 2, 1949 to Carl and Opal (Smith) Bishop in Atlantic, IA. She graduated from Anita, IA in 1968. Following school, Barb worked for the Anita Tribune, Walnut Grove Feed Company, and GTE Telephone Company in Grinnell.

Brenda J. Happel, 81, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at Hospice of Mercy in Hiawatha, following an extended illness. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton. Funeral services will be held on Thursday October 14, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton with Rev.

Pauline P. Hobbs, 82, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at her home in Vinton, following a lengthy illness.Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home in Vinton with Pastor David Condry officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2021, and for an hour before services on Wednesday.

Jerry Lynn Hanna, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Country House Residence in Cedar Rapids. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Vinton, with Rev. Randy Kasch officiating. Military Rites will follow the service at the church. Private family interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton.

William F. Dvorak, 84, of Elberon, IA passed away October 6, 2021 at home, surrounded by family.William was born January 12, 1937 to Frank and Bessie (Banes) Dvorak on the family farm in rural Elberon. He graduated from Keystone High School. On June 23, 1962 Bill married Janice Vavroch at St. Michael's Church in Belle Plaine.At an early age, Bill worked alongside his dad on the Dvorak family farm which he and Janice later purchased.

Maria L. Donovan, 55, of Belle Plaine, Iowa passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.Maria was born December 7, 1965 and adopted to Bill and Marion (Best) Donovan in Dubuque, IA. She graduated from Belle Plaine High School, class of 1984. Furthering her education at Dickinson State University in North Dakota, she graduated with her nursing degree in 1987.

John Carl Niebuhr, 75, passed away on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, at UnityPoint-St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Grace Lutheran Church Blairstown with the Rev. Jeffrey Schanbacher officiating. Interment will be held at Peasant Hill Cemetery in Blairstown with graveside military rites conducted by the M.

John Carl Niebuhr, age 75, passed away on Monday October 4, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, October 11, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Church Blairstown with Rev. Jeffrey Schanbacher officiating.  Interment will be held at Peasant Hill Cemetery in Blairstown with graveside military rites conducted by the M.