Obituaries
Edwin H. McVay
Edwin H. McVay, 87, of rural Urbana, passed away December 25, 2024. A visitation will be held from 1-3 PM, Saturday, January 4, 2025, with the funeral following at 3:00 PM, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.Edwin was born on October 16, 1937, in Viola, Iowa, the son of Herbert and Marie (Furler) McVay. He was united in marriage to Beverly Jane Attwood on June 9, 1957, in Walker, Iowa. Robert M. George
Robert M. George, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and community member, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at the age of 96.Born in Vinton, Iowa, on July 14, 1928, to Jesse M. and A. Irene (Wilson) George, Bob spent his early years in Brandon, Iowa, where his family operated George Grocery and Hardware Store. A lover of the outdoors and photography, Bob spent his youth helping at the family store, delivering newspapers, and developing photos for the school annual. Dan Jay Coulter
Dan Jay Coulter, 91, passed away on December 16, 2024. He was born on July 31, 1933, to Warren and Marie (Grudgings) Coulter, of What Cheer, Iowa. He married Annette Cox on June 23, 1955, and raised four sons in Reinbeck, Iowa. Dan farmed all his life and enjoyed fishing and traveling with Annette. His great passion and pride were his family, with annual reunions at home being especially important.
Matthew William Daily
Matthew William Daily, 34, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away suddenly following health issues at home Monday, December 23, 2024. Matthew was born August 12, 1990 in Cedar Rapids, IA the son of Bill and Marcia (Adams) Daily. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School the class of 2009. Following high school Matt went to Kirkwood Community College and graduated from their Automotive Collison Repair program. William E. “Bill” Seely
William E. “Bill” Seely. 78. Died Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids following a sudden illness. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, December 30 at Oak Grove Church in Shellsburg with Pastor Matt Magee officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 AM until service time also at the church. Barbara Sue “Bobbie” (Robinson) Rinderknecht
Barbara Sue “Bobbie” (Robinson) Rinderknecht, age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, with her family by her side.Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Atkins, with Rev. Jeff Schanbacher officiating. The family will greet friends from 9:00 until 10:45 AM, Tuesday, also at the church. William (Bill) Kammrath
Born to William and Ellen Kammrath in Chicago on October 8th, 1942, William (Bill) Kammrath stepped into the quiet woods of eternity on Monday, December 23rd, 2024. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, December 30, 2024 at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall, Iowa with a reception to follow. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. Evelyn Frances Mack
Evelyn Frances Mack was born February 11, 1921 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Bohumil and Agnes Hodina. Evelyn married Everett Mack March 29, 1947 at the Little Brown Church in the Vale located in Nashua, Iowa. Evelyn first spent her married life in Garrison and Vinton, Iowa moving to Fort Morgan, Colorado in 1961. Everett and Evelyn owned the Club Tap Room and the Friendly Tavern during the 1960s in Fort Morgan. Lonny Lee Karr
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Lonny Lee Karr, 66, in his Traer home on December 17, 2024. Lonny was born on September 27, 1958, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Robert and Sharon Karr (Hansen), Lon lived a life filled with kindness, positivity, and love for the outdoors.Lon grew up in Traer alongside his siblings Todd (Diane) Karr, Rob Karr, and Darsi (Tim) Huddleson. Joesph “Jay” James Grawet
Joesph “Jay” James Grawet, 45, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away December 16, 2024 at his home.Jay was born April 16, 1979 to James Hansen and Valerie Kay Grawet in Mobile Alabama. At the age of five his family moved home to Belle Plaine. He attended Belle Plaine High School. Following school, Jay moved to Alabama, Ohio and then to Jamestown, New York where he was a booking agent for the band "Big Leg Emma.