Obituaries

Donna Lee Becker, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, November 30, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. The burial will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday at Shiloh Cemetery in Hiawatha, Iowa.Donna was born on August 24, 1940, in Urbana IA, the daughter of Donald and Leila (Miller) Brennaman and the oldest of three children.

Dennis Irwin Wood, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and distinguished aviator, passed away peacefully December 1st, 2024 at the age of 74 of Glioblastoma, a brain tumor. Born on April 3, 1950 in Vinton, IA. Dennis lived a life filled with service, adventure, humor, and deep devotion to his family and friends.Dennis served during the Vietnam War as a helicopter pilot, earning respect and admiration for his bravery.

Elliana “Ellie” Lane, 27, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 18, 2024.  A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 1 p.m. to ?, at the Izaak Walton League-Red Cedar Chapter, 5667 24th Avenue Drive, Vinton.  Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton, is caring for Ellie and her family.Ellie was born September 14, 1997, at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX.

After a brief illness, surrounded by loving family, Elaine M. Wille, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024. Private family services will be held. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is caring for the family.Elaine was born March 1, 1942, in Springville, the daughter of Melvin and Alice (Vahl) Rich.

Alvin “Tuffy” Howard Kite, 63, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 30, 2024, at UI Health Care Medical Center, Iowa City.  A Celebration of Life will be 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, December 14. 2024, at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, VintonAlvin was born September 21, 1961 in Atlantic, IA, the son of Dale and Joanne (Kiesel) Kite.

Joan Miriam Nix (Kramer), 57, of Vinton, died Monday, November 25, 2024, in Unity Point St. Lukes Hospital from a long illness. Celebration of Life Services will be scheduled for Spring of 2025. Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include her mother, Sharon McKnight of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, her lifetime partner, Chad Peterson of Vinton, Iowa, her sister, June Dillon of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, her uncles, Allan and Eldon Blessing, both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, her grandchildren, Khalid, Malachi, Mason Al-yasiri, Chance Richards, Trendon, Robert, and Mathew Walker, and many more family and friends.

Robert "Mike" Viall, 71, of Norway, passed away on November 28, 2024, in his home. Private family services will be held in Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Brosh Chapel and the Avacentre will be assisting the family at this time. Robert was born August 19, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Harvey and Nadine (McQueen) Viall. He graduated from Prairie High School, class of 1972.

Aaron Michael Cretin, age 49, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 5, 2024, at St. John XXIII Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, with Rev. Aaron Junge as Celebrant.  Interment will be held at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Fairfax.  A Rosary will be held at 3:30 PM, followed by Visitation from 4:00 until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, December 4, 2024, also at the church.

Mary Elizabeth (Bell) Evens, age 77, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, following a sudden illness.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, December 6, 2024, at Blessed Hope Church with Rev. Bryan Lund officiating.  The family will greet friends from 4:00 until 7:00 PM, Thursday at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E.

Donna Mae Carlson, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, November 28, 2024. A visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids.Donna was born November 15, 1935, in Braham, Minnesota, the daughter of William and Elsie (Swanson) Strelow. She graduated from Braham High School.