Obituaries
Paul Otto Haendler
Paul Otto Haendler, 93, of Norway, died Thursday, November 21, 2024 at his home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Paul is survived by his wife, Marlene; daughters Debra Prevost (Doug Stover) of Mesa, AZ, and Christina (Randy) Coleman of Overgaard, AZ; sons Rik (Brenda) Haendler of Norway, IA and Dik Haendler of Fort Madison, IA; 8 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Izabella “Bella” Hope Denny
Izabella "Bella" Hope Denny, a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, at the age of 13. Bella was born healthy on July 18, 2011, to Chris and Rachel Morton-Denny. Due to a tragic car accident when she was only 22 months old Bella sustained irreversible injuries. She lived the remainder of her life with quadriplegia and was fully ventilator-dependent. Marilyn L. (Primrose) Bickal
Marilyn L. (Primrose) Bickal, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at her son’s home in Toddville with family by her side.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until service time, also at the funeral home. Frederick Leroy Lerch
Frederick Leroy Lerch, 79, died peacefully at his home on November 21, 2024 following an extended illness. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, November 25, 2024 at Harvest Four Square Church in Vinton. Visitation will be held from 12:30 until service time also at the church. Interment will be held at Cox Cemetery near Urbana. Patricia Ann (Shiery) Popelka
Patricia Ann (Shiery) Popelka was born on March 20, 1934, in Adel, Iowa to Albert and Ester (Grow) Shiery. Patty passed away on November 20, 2024. Her family moved to Belle Plaine, Iowa where Patty graduated from high school. Patty was united in marriage to her next-door neighbor, Melvin Popelka on July 18, 1952, at the Presbyterian Church in Omaha, NE. Lonnie “Lonny” Dean Hach
Lonnie “Lonny” Dean Hach, 62, of Farmers Branch, TX, formerly of Dysart, IA passed away at home on November 9, 2024, after a sudden illness. Lonny was born on March 3, 1962, to the parents of Donald and Marilyn (Bryan) Hach at Schoitz Hospital in Waterloo, IA. Lonny was baptized and confirmed at the Dysart EUB Church. He attended Dysart Geneseo school and graduated with the class of 1980. Jacquelyn Marie Kinney
Jacquelyn Marie Kinney, 76, of Vinton, Iowa passed away November 18, 2024, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital after a long illness. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cedar Memorial is assisting with arrangements. Jaci was born September 9, 1948, in Charles City, Iowa to Harlan and Margaret (Wagner) Schmidt. She worked as a bookkeeper in the family drywall business for the past twenty-five years. Marilyn Esther Corkery
Marilyn Esther Corkery, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at her home. Per Marilyn's wishes, private family services will be held. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Marilyn was born on September 18, 1936, in West Union, Iowa, the daughter of Merlin and Esther, (Suckow) Bachman. She graduated from Fayette High School. Marilyn L. (Primrose) Bickal
Marilyn L. (Primrose) Bickal, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at her son’s home in Toddville with family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until service time, also at the funeral home. Jimmy Kearns
Family and friends are invited to an informal Sweet Memories Celebration for Jimmy Kearns. Please come to the Fellowship Hall of the First Christian Church at 2PM on April 26th. ---Jimmy Kearns was born at home on January 18, 1933. He grew up on a farm with his parents, Henry Archibald and Clementine Mae (Carter) Kearns.Jim proudly served during the Korean War for four years in the US Navy.