Obituaries
Michael Joseph Peddicord
Michael Joseph Peddicord, 42, of Springfield, MO., passed away from a sudden illness on October 8, 2020. Michael was born on July 21, 1978, to Charles and Catherine Peddicord in Cedar Rapids, IA. Michael learned the ropes running around Keystone with his siblings Cris, Daniel and Patrick. Michael attended high school and played football at Benton Community and later Buena Vista University. Carl Eldred Schnebbe
Carl Eldred Schnebbe, 82, of Belle Plaine, passed away October 13, 2020 at Belle Plaine Specialty Care.Carl was born August 26, 1938 to Arnold and Esther (Huedepohl) Schnebbe at home in Conroy. He graduated from Conroy High School in 1956. Following school, Carl enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He returned home from service to farm with his family. Carl married Lynda Swindle March 4, 1967 at Silver Creek United Methodist Church, Masonville, IA. Nancy Baker
Nancy Baker was born August 4, 1942 in Waterloo; the daughter of Robert and Hazelle (Zimmer) Waller. She married Richard Baker October 9, 1960 in Dysart, IA. Nancy belonged to the La Maison Women’s Club in Dysart, Garden Club, Stuffed Peppers Day Card Club and was a Jayceette. She enjoyed flowers, shopping and pumpkins in the fall. Nancy was well known for her Kuchen and love of baking. Roger Lee Harder
Roger Lee Harder, 84 of Keystone, Iowa passed away peacefully on Sunday October 11, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Roger was born on February 1, 1936 to Walter and Mabel (Meyer) Harder in Keystone, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Darlene Karpisek on September 28, 1963 at St. Sharon (“Sherri”) Sally Beatty
Sharon (“Sherri”) Sally Beatty, 81, was called home during the early morning hours on Monday, October 12, 2020 after living a full and blessed life. She had been receiving care at Sunnycrest Nursing Center in Dysart, Iowa when she passed.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church in Shellsburg, 300 Main Street East in Shellsburg, Iowa, with Rev. Lenore Ann Senne
Lenore Ann Senne, 92, died Friday, October 9, 2020 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall with Pastor Steven Rempfer officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 AM until 10:15 AM on Wednesday. Interment will be held at St. Richard “Tiny” Redmon Wright III
Richard “Tiny” Redmon Wright III, 65, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics following a short battle with cancer.Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 pm, Saturday, October 17, 2020, at the Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home, Vinton. Private burial will follow at the Garrison Cemetery. Wearing a mask would be appreciated. Arnold Rolfs
Arnold Rolfs, 100, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4. 2020 at the Keystone Nursing Care Center. Private Graveside services will be held at the Keystone Cemetery. Arnold was born on September 9, 1920, in rural Keystone, the son of John and Lil (Popp) Rolfs. On December 20, 1958, he was united in marriage to Bernetta Junge in Cedar Rapids. Lois Mary Hill
Lois Mary Hill, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4. 2020 at the Vinton Lutheran Home.Memorial services will be held at a later date, with interment at Maplewood Cemetery in Vinton.Lois was born on June 18, 1934 in Burke, S.D. the daughter of Frank and Alta (Livingston) Durst. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. Sharon Kay (Metz) Kesterson
Sharon Kesterson, 82, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at Mercy Hospital. Private funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at Oxford United Methodist Church. Sharon's service will be livestreamed on Thursday morning and can be viewed at the service time or anytime later. To view, please search "Remembering Sharon Kesterson" on Facebook and request to join the group.