Obituaries
Roger Midthun
Roger Midthun, of Anamosa, formerly of Vinton, passed away at the age of 75 on Friday, November 22, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha after a long series of health challenges and a short but valiant battle with cancer which stemmed from Agent Orange exposure during his time served in Vietnam. His loss leaves a hole that cannot be filled. Wayne Bruce Petersen
Wayne Bruce Petersen, 77, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Lake Regional Hospital. He was born October 23, 1947, in Vinton, Iowa, a son of Lloyd Charles and Dorothy Ann (Junge) Petersen, both deceased. He was a graduate of Dysart High School and the University of Iowa.Wayne started his work life as a bank examiner before moving on to farming. Gerald "Butch" Edward Thoman
Our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Gerald "Butch" Edward Thoman, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was surrounded by family at his home on the Thoman Century Farm. Gerald was born January 15, 1933, in Norway, Iowa to Donald E. and Alma S. (Oftedahl) Thoman. Gerald attended Norway Schools. He was a Private First Class in the United States Army Engineers after attending basic training in Fort Leonard, Missouri.
Fran Stueck
Fran Stueck, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Vinton Lutheran Home, with her family by her side.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, December 2, 2024, at the Vinton Presbyterian Church with Rev. Hans Poetscher officiating. The family will greet friends from 2:00 until 5:00 PM, Sunday at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. George Albert Vileta
George Albert Vileta, 80, passed away on Sunday, November 2024, at the Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, Iowa.Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the Phillips Funeral Home in Keystone, with Rev. Brian Channel officiating, Interment with military rites will be held at National Cemetery in Vining. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until service time, also at the funeral home. Brian Scott Bratten
Brian Scott Bratten, 62, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids following multiple medical issues. Brian was born August 26, 1962 in Oelwein to Emil and Joyce (Grantham) Bratten. Brian grew up in Vinton, where he attended Washington High School and was a member of the wrestling team. Shirley Anne Martin
Shirley Anne Martin, 90, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Vinton Lutheran Home, following complications of a stroke. Private family services will be held at a later date. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton, is caring for Shirley’s family.Shirley was born March 15, 1934, in Amarillo, TX, the daughter of Howard and Josephine (Ross) Dees. Eugene “Gene” William Womochil
Surrounded by his loving family, Eugene “Gene” William Womochil, Sr, 87, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 30, at Van Steenhuyse-TeahenFuneral Home, Vinton, with Chaplain Brian Reeves officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00-7:00 p. Mary Kathryn Holst
Mary Kathryn Holst, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Vinton Lutheran Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church, Dysart. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, December 6, at the church. Burial will be in the Dysart Cemetery. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton, is caring for Mary and her family. Kenneth Keith Lurth
Kenneth Keith Lurth, 92, of Atkins, died Saturday, November 23, 2024, at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. There are no services planned at this time. Teahen Funeral Home is taking care of Kenneth’s family. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 72 years, Mary Lurth; 5 children; Robin (Charles) Le Grand of Arizona, Kristine (Niles) Freundt of Atkins, Tracy (Hayden) Jameson of Cedar Rapids, Kevin (Molly) Lurth of Bertram, and Kendall (Carol) Lurth of Cedar Rapids; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.