Obituaries
Robert ('Bob') E. Rickels
Robert ('Bob') E. Rickels died at home on Jan. 23, 2022, just a few months shy of the grand age of 99, constantly surrounded by devoted family. His daughter, Kris, was deeply honored to care for him a... Donna Alice (Rich) Pickering
Donna Alice (Rich) Pickering, 82, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at the Lutheran Home in Vinton, Iowa. Family will greet friends and family from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at Murdoch F... Gerald A. “Butch” Schmuecker
Gerald A. “Butch” Schmuecker, age 82, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Butch’s life will be held at a later date. Mem... Jon William Lash
Mr. Jon William Lash, 79, of Lake City, Fla., formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at the Lake City Medical Center following a brief illness. A native of Danville, Ill... Debra Ann (Kimm) Schutterle
Debra Ann (Kimm) Schutterle, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, died Thursday, February 3, 2022, after a brief but fierce battle with cancer.Born on December 5, 1955 in Cedar Rapids, ... James “Jim” Arthur Morrison
James “Jim” Arthur Morrison, 69, of Vinton, died Thursday, February 3, 2022 at the Vinton Lutheran Home.Private family services will be held at Jim’s hometown in Indiana.Jim was born June 21, 19... Roger Hadley
Roger Hadley, 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. Services will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Ro... Benjamin "Ben" Charles Bradshaw
Benjamin "Ben" Charles Bradshaw, 78, of Marion, Iowa, passed away with family by his side on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family celebrati... Avis J. Fraker
Avis J. Fraker, 87, Victor, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at the Keystone Care Center.At Avis’s direction, there will be no memorial service.Avis Jean Rinehart was born April 23, 1934 i... Carolyn Sue Kettler
Carolyn Sue Kettler, 73, of Vinton, Iowa passed away on February 2, 2022. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.She was born on August 21, 1948, in Eldora, Iowa to Russell and Betty (Bank...