Obituaries

Dennis L. McFarland

Dennis L. McFarland, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 19, 2021, at his rural Brandon home, with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, July 23, 2021, at...

Carol Carlyle

Carol Carlyle, 79, died peacefully at home Saturday, July 17, 2021, following a battle with cancer.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the Calvary Baptist Church...

Mary Kathryn Schellhase

Mary Kathryn Schellhase was born on November 19, 1944, in Vinton, the daughter of Leo and Gladys (Tyler) Donnelly. Mary graduated from Garrison High School in 1963, where she was a member of 3 state-q...

Norval Richard Staton

Vinton--Norval Richard Staton, 88, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Sunday, July 18, 2021 following a short illness.Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 23, at the First C...

Lorraine Jaster

Lorraine Jaster, 70, of Newhall, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital. No services are planned at this time.Survivors include her husband, Gary; a daughter, Dawn (Jay) Schuett; so...

John Edward Keiper

John Edward Keiper, 80, formerly of Newhall and Britt, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at his home in rural La Porte City, Iowa. Memorial services will be held at a later date.John was born...

Debra McKee

Debra McKee passed away unexpectedly June 26, 2021, after a sudden illness. Per her wishes, no public services will be held, and a private gathering among family will be held at a later date.Debra is ...

Bette Lynn Kratoska

Bette Lynn Kratoska, 61, of Chelsea, IA passed suddenly away July 3, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. IABette was born Aug. 10, 1959 in Waterloo, IA to Donald and Mary (Park) Van Sc...

Steven Duane Floyd

Steven Duane Floyd, 64, of rural Kellogg, died on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, July 11, 2021, at the Wallace Fami...

Anne Elizabeth (Welp) Folkmann

Anne Elizabeth (Welp) Folkmann, 57, left this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 11, 2021, following an extended illness. A Celebration of Anne's life will be held on Sat...