Obituaries

Deanna Jo (Williams) Kahler

Deanna Jo (Williams) Kahler, age 75, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at Virginia Gay Hospital following a sudden illness.In accordance with her wishes, there will be no public services held.Onl...

Shirley Ann Doud

 Shirley Ann Doud, 85, of Vinton and formerly of Garrison, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Keystone Nursing Care Center following an extended illness.A celebration of Shirley’s life will be...

Joe Don Freed

Joe Don Freed, 54, died Saturday, November 13, 2021, at his home in Vinton, following a courageous battle with cancer.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Phill...

Charles John Smart

Charles John Smart, 37, died Saturday, November 13, 2021, following an automobile accident.Charles was born December 27, 1983, Joplin, Missouri, to Charles Lee Smart and Sandra Benson. Charles worked...

Deborah A. Peters

Deborah A. Peters, age 62, of Belle Plaine passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Belle Plaine Specialty Care Center after a short courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Tuesd...

Charles R. “Chuck” Boyles

Charles R. “Chuck” Boyles, 77, died Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, following an extended illness.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., We...

Loralyn Jean Riley

Loralyn Jean Riley passed away very early on November 11, 2021 at The Gardens in Cedar Rapids, IA. She was married to Wayne Riley for 68 years.She was born on a ranch near Oelrichs, South Dakota on Se...

Edward Dean “E.D.” Dixon

Edward Dean “E.D.” Dixon, 92, of Vinton, Iowa, and former resident of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on November 2, 2021, at his home in Vinton. He was born on June 18, 1929, in Davis County, Iowa...

Philip Joseph Smith

Philip Joseph Smith, 63, died Monday, November 8, 2021, at his home in Van Horne.Private family graveside services will be held at the Keystone Cemetery.Philip was born July 31, 1958 in Cedar Rapids, ...

Hazel M. Whitson

Hazel M. Whitson, 97, died peacefully at her home, Wednesday, November 10, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 15, 2021 at Van Steenhuys...