Obituaries
Lorraine Joanne Lemay
Lorraine Joanne Lemay, 89, peacefully made her heavenly journey on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Vinton Lutheran Home, surrounded by her loving family.Lorraine was born February 12, 1935, in Lewiston, ME, the daughter of Florian and Albia Pare’. Lorraine found much joy in her doll collection, cooking for family get togethers at our childhood home, crocheting, knitting,felting, and sharing her vast knowledge with her children. Phyllis Jean Millard Mischke
Phyllis Jean Millard Mischke, daughter of James and Mary (Morlan) Millard was born in Jefferson, Iowa on October 16, 1945. She passed away at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa on January 16, 2025 at the age of 79 years.Phyllis grew up in Jefferson, Iowa. On November 13, 1965 she was united in marriage to Charlie Mischke. Ruth Primrose
Ruth Primrose, 78, of Shellsburg, died Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Corridor Crossing Place in Cedar Rapids. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Vinton, with Father Jim Brokman as Celebrant. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the church, on Friday, January 24. James “Jim” Francis Evans
James “Jim” Francis Evans, 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Shellsburg, Iowa, passed away due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease on Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Cedar Rapids. A visitation will be held from 2 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Fidencio "Bo" Bravo III
Fidencio "Bo" Bravo III, age 60, of Freestone Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at UK – St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.He was born April 16, 1964, in Wichita Falls, Texas, and is the son of Dolores Calderon McLaughlin of Garrison, Iowa, and the late Fidencio Bravo, Jr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two uncles, Joe and Danny Calderon and one cousin, Joseph Calderon. Dale Charles Havran
Dale Charles Havran, 92, of Norway, IA passed away January 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.Dale was born December 16, 1932 to Charles and Minnie (Peters) Havran in Benton County, IA. He graduated from Keystone High School, class of 1951. Following school, Dale was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon his honorable discharge from service, Dale returned home to help work the family farm. John Michael Florang
John Michael Florang, 77, of Norway died Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital following complications with COPD. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Walford, by Rev. Michelle Schultz and Pastor David Mosher. Burial: Norway Lutheran Cemetery, Norway. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p. Larry Geiselhart
Larry Geiselhart age 71 of Calmar, IA passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. There will be no formal services for Larry at this time. Per his request, there will be a gathering on June 21, 2025, at Chase the Adventure to celebrate his life. Times TBD.Larry was born on December 18, 1953, in Fairmont, MN to James Willis Geiselhart and Lorene (Knutson) Geiselhart. Kathryn Mae Roth
Kathryn Mae Roth 88, of Belle Plaine, Iowa passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Compass Memorial Healthcare, Marengo, IA.Kathryn was born August 23, 1936, in Belle Plaine, IA, the daughter of Bruce and Marjorie (Mumby) Border. She attended Belle Plaine High School. On February 19, 1955, Kathryn married Lawrence Roth. They began their life together in Brooklyn, IA. Merle Grimm
Merle Grimm, 85, of Hiawatha, Iowa, and formerly of Urbana, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Visitation will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Urbana Christian Church in Urbana, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial: Urbana Memorial Cemetery, Urbana. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa, is assisting the family.