Obituaries

Jacqueline “Jackie” Kay Peterson, 83, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids, following a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.  Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 1, at Central Presbyterian Church, Newhall, with Pastor DanielSanford as officiant.  Friends may visit with the family from 9:00 to 11:00 a.

Wilhelm “Bill” Fuchs, 97, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Windsor Manor, Vinton.  Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 3, 2024, St. Mary Catholic Church, Vinton, with Father Jim Brokman as Celebrant.  Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m., at the church, on Thursday.  Burial with full military rites will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton.

Paul Simon Hinschberger, 94, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA. Paul was born November 3, 1929 in Fargo, ND the son of Manferd and Rose (Diemert) Hinschberger. He attended Shanley High School in Fargo before graduating from Assumption Abbey in Richardton, ND. Paul was married to Lucie Sauvageau, April 14, 1951 at St.

It is with a saddened heart we announce the passing of our angel, Willow Ann Morris, who left us on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton, with Chaplain Brian Reeves officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home on Wednesday.

Thomas “Tom” George Engledow, 70, passed away of a heart attack on Thursday, September 19, 2024, while snorkeling with his family in the crystal clear waters of Curaçao in the Southern Caribbean, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 4, at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton.

Nellie Mae (Williams) Skinner, 79, of Keokuk, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.Nellie was born July 7, 1945, in Keokuk, Iowa, to JB and Lora Williams.She was united in marriage with Thomas E. Skinner on Dec. 30, 1968. Thomas preceded Nellie in death on Jan. 10, 2019.Nellie is survived by three daughters: Leslie Erxleben of Keokuk, Lora (Andrew) Stevens of Keokuk, and Lisa (Justin) Ward of Van Horne, Iowa; four grandchildren: Emmy (15) and Libby (13) Ward, and Drew (11) and Cora (8) Stevens; and five siblings: James, Marvin, Keith, Luke, and sister Leetha Smith.

Gary “Bear” Charles Becker, 68, of Watkins, IA passed away September, 23, 2024 at his home.Gary was born January 7, 1956 to Louis and Mary (O’Brien) Becker in Cedar Rapids, IA. He graduated from Benton Community High School, class of 1974 and studied Ag Mechanics at Kirkwood Community College. Following school, he worked as a mechanic at Leo Kelly’s and for the Ford tractor dealership in Cedar Rapids.

Melvin Young, 97, of Palo, IA, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.A funeral service celebrating Mel’s life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Palo United Methodist Church with Pastor Tyler officiating. The service will be live streamed via Facebook. A reception in the church’s Fellowship Hall will follow afterwards.

Donna Mae Funk, 87, of Vinton, Iowa, died Sunday, September 22, 2024. A visitation will be held from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa. Funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home, with Pastor Todd Hart officiating. Burial: Walker Cemetery, Walker, Iowa.

Robert Levi Thompson, 82, of Lincoln, NE, passed away September 4, 2024. He was born September 15, 1941, to Chester and Doris Thompson.Bob is survived by his sons, Jim (Lisa) Thompson, Brien Thompson; grandchildren, Jared, Keegan, and Faith Thompson; and sister, Joanne Winterchaser.He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved wife, Virginia Lou Thompson.