Obituaries
PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME - July 29th, 2025 10:42 am

William Bart Flickinger, 85, died Friday, July 25, 2025 at Keystone Care Center in Keystone, IA.Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the Garrison Cemetery, A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow at the Garrison Fire Station, 205 N. Sycamore in Garrison.Bart was born the son of W. T. "Bill" and Madge (Hildebrant) Flickinger on August 14, 1939.
VINTON TODAY - July 27th, 2025 9:14 pm
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Alicia Elizabeth Schmitz, who departed on July 17, 2025, in Urbana, Iowa, at the age of 43. Born on January 28, 1982, in Iowa, Alicia was a free spirit who embraced life with a deep passion. While Alicia's time with us was far too short, she will remain forever etched in our hearts.Alicia is survived by her loving mother, Christine; her sister, Alexa; children, Jonathan, Jenny, and Logan.
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PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME - July 27th, 2025 11:36 am

Carma Sue (Mortland) Reiss, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the Hiawatha Care Center.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, August 2, 2025 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Van Horne, with Rev. David Lingard officiating. Interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM, Friday, at the St.
PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME - July 26th, 2025 9:15 pm

Barry Leonard Holst, 58, died Saturday, July 19, 2025, at University Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City from complications of injuries suffered in an automobile accident on July 4th.A visitation will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 29, 2025. At the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton. A memorial service will follow at 6:00 PM, also at the funeral home.
TEAHEN FUNERAL HOME - July 24th, 2025 4:03 pm

1 / 1George W Martin, born on September 6, 1938 (86), in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was sent to his eternal home on July 21, 2025, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Clara, sister Rita Snow, brothers Raphael Martin and John Martin, and daughter Mary Gase. George is survived and missed by his wife of 61 years, Sandra (Broz); and his eight children, Connie (Brad) Wisnousky, Don (Cari) Martin, Dean (Carole) Martin, Michelle (Gary) Zaugg, Renee (Chad) Reedich, Matthew (Susan) Martin, Amanda Martin, John (Ashley) Martin.
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PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME - July 24th, 2025 11:40 am

Patricia “Pinky” (Jermyn) Von Ahsen passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at the Keystone Care Center, with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall with Pastor Steven Rempfer officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.
TEAHEN FUNERAL HOME - July 22nd, 2025 3:53 pm

Amber Franklyn Littrel, 23, of Van Horne, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital. Friends may visit with the family from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Teahen Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial: Norway Cemetery, Norway.Amber is survived by her mother, Donna Jenkins; brothers, Anthony Littrel Jr.
VAN STEENHUYSE-TEAHEN FUNERAL HOME - July 22nd, 2025 9:53 am

M96ark Wessling, 78, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at UI Healthcare Medical Center, Iowa City. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 1, 2025, at St. Patrick and St. Paul Cemetery, Watkins. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is caring for Mark and his family.Mark was born September 24, 1946, in , the son of Joseph and Lillian (Kimm) Wessling.
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IOWA CREMATION - July 21st, 2025 10:28 pm

Larry Milton Hook, 77, of Vinton, IA, died on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, following complications from a fall. He had also been courageously battling cancer for many years. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 25, at Blessed Hope Community Church in Vinton, IA, officiated by Pastor Dan Paxton, Larry’s longtime pastor and friend.
VINTON TODAY - July 21st, 2025 4:15 pm

(Mary) Jo Ann Ostrom, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at AltaVita Senior Residences in Longmont, Colorado.Jo Ann was born on September 2, 1932, in Belle Plaine, Iowa to Oliver Patrick and Kathryn Thelma (Wiese) Meyocks. Jo Ann grew up in Belle Plaine where she met her best friend and sweetheart, Dean Ray Ostrom. They married May 1, 1952, at St.
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