Obituaries
Lewis Waldo Newell
Lewis Waldo Newell, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Colonial Manor in Amana.His body has been donated to the University of Iowa for anatomical study. There will be no public services.Lewis was born on August 13, 1927, in Laurens, Iowa, to Loyal and Laura (Schreyer) Newell. He graduated from Laurens High School in 1944. Dakota Parks Schorg
Dakota Schorg, 21, of Blairstown, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, after injuries suffered in a car accident. Celebration of Life gathering: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Blairstown American Legion, 102 Benton St. NE, Blairstown, IA 52209. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, is caring for Dakota and his family. Beverly Winkie
Beverly (Bev) Winkie, 86, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020, at the Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha, Iowa.Bev was born August 11, 1933, to John and Bertha (Janssen) Kraft in rural Chickasaw County, Iowa. She graduated from Ionia High School, Ionia, Iowa, in 1951. Following high school,she received her teaching certificate at the Iowa State Teachers College and later returned to receive her BA in elementary education. JANICE CLAIR SHOGREN
Janice Clair Shogren, 86, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at her home. Jan was born Dec. 21, 1933, to Arnold and Madonna (Peters) Vollstedt in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs in 1952. She attended Iowa State University before transferring to Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, receiving her teaching certificate and later receiving her bachelor's degree in education.
Darwin Robert Selk
Darwin Robert Selk, 84, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Cedar Rapids.Funeral services will be 10:30 Saturday, January 18, 2020 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Garrison with Pastor Mark Leckband officiating. Visitation will be at the church an hour before services on Saturday. Burial will be in the Dysart Cemetery.Darwin Robert Selk was born October 3, 1935 in Dysart, the son of Wilbert “Pete” and Elenora Bevins Selk. Carol Overbey
Carol Overbey, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A private celebration of Carol’s life will be held.Carol was born on December 23, 1944, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Millard “Bud” and Analah (Huntley) McCann. Carol worked as a Registered Nurse at several care centers during her nursing career.
HELEN JOAN ROBERTSON
Helen Joan (Long, Cummings) Robertson of Memphis Mo, formerly of Vinton, passed away January 9, 2020 at her home.A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 pm, Friday, January 17, 2020 at Van Steenhyuse-Russell Funeral Home in Vinton.Helen was born October 20, 1947 to Clark and Maxine (Lindsey) Long in Urbana, Iowa. She was a 1966 graduate of Washington High School in Vinton. Elaine Esther Tumilty
Elaine Esther Tumilty, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab in Vinton. Memorial visitation will be held from 9:30 until 11:30 AM, Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Shellsburg Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will follow at 11:45 AM with Rev. Wayne Lee Davis
Wayne Lee Davis, 71, died Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Hospice of Mercy in Hiawatha.Honoring Wayne’s wishes, services will be private.Wayne was born February 28, 1948 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Jack and Mary Mounts Davis. He graduated from Prairie High School and attended Kirkwood Community College. He served his country in the Navy, stationed in Vietnam. Michael (Mike) Lee Griffith
Michael (Mike) Lee Griffith, 30, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Garrison, Iowa following a work accident.Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Vinton Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jessica Crane-Munoz officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2020 and for an hour before services on Tuesday at the church.