Obituaries

Kenneth Joseph Huelman

Ken Huelman, 73, died Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines after an extended illness.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020...

Wayne Thomas Newton

Wayne Thomas Newton, 84, departed this world for heaven on February 4, 2020 at his home in Blairstown. Funeral services will be on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 10:30 AM at Grace Luthera...

Doris “Joann” Felker

Doris “Joann” Felker, age 86, died Monday, February 3, 2020 at the Vinton Lutheran Home.  Private Family Services will be held at a later date.“Joann” was born on April 1, 1933, the ...

Merle Horak

Merle Horak, 87, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at his home from natural causes.Honoring Merle’s wishes, there will be no services. The family will greet family and friends from 1-4 PM, Saturday, F...

Larry Emory Williams

Larry Emory Williams, 78, died peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at...

Lyle Naylor

Lyle Naylor, 86, died peacefully at home Saturday, February 1, 2020 from a sudden illness.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, February 6, at Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home in Vinton ...

Dorothy Marie Hartwig

Dorothy Marie Hartwig, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Crestview Acres in Marion.  A Celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at the Ray and Virginia Boye...

Thelma Faye (Finders) Bryant

Thelma Faye (Finders) Bryant, age 101, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 3, 2020 at Wesley Un...

Donald Albert Neve

VINTON:  Donald Albert Neve, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at his rural Vinton home.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 1, 2020 a...

Connie Kay Martinez Lutz

Connie Kay Martinez Lutz, 72, died at her home surrounded by her children, Saturday, January 25, 2020, following a strong and courageous battle against stomach cancer.Connie was born on April 17, 1947...