Obituaries

Walter Edward Tuttle

Walter Edward Tuttle Walter Edward Tuttle, 81, died Monday, November 12, 2018, in Vinton. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 19, 2018, at Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home in Vinton.  Visitation will be held Monday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Cox Cemetery, rural Urbana, with military rites by Iowa Military Funeral Honors and the Urbana American Legion Post 264.

Stacy Gail Rosonke

Stacy Gail Rosonke, 48, died Monday, November 12, 2018 at her residence in Vinton following a sudden illness. A Celebration of Stacy’s life is pending.  Watch the funeral home website for updates. Stacy Gail Stewart was born November 4, 1970 in Vinton and attended school in Vinton.  She later received her dental assistant certification and worked as a dental assistant for many years.

Kenneth John "Ken" Stark

Kenneth John “Ken” Stark, 83, died Monday, November 12, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Blessed Hope Church in Vinton with Rev. Matt Hantz officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:30 a.

Mark Douglas Cook

URBANA: Mark Douglas Cook, age 55, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at On with Life Long-Term Skilled Care in Glenwood, IA, where he had been a resident since 1997. Memorial services will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6thStreet) in Vinton.  Visitation will be held from 10 am until service time at the funeral home.

Tamie Matheny

Tamie Matheny, 38 died Friday, November 9, 2018 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.  Funeral Arrangements are pending with Phillips Funeral Homes, Vinton.

Tamie Matheny

VAN HORNE: Tamie Matheny, age 38, passed away Friday November 9, 2018 from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident in Tama County. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 pm, Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the Benton Community High School Auditorium.  Friends may call from 5:00 until 8:00 pm, Friday, November 16, 2018 also at the High School Auditorium.

Mark Cook

VINTON: Mark Cook, 55 died Wednesday, November 7, 2018.  Funeral Arrangements are pending with Phillips Funeral Homes – Vinton.

Alvin M. Wubbena

Alvin M. Wubbena, 81, died Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the Vinton Lutheran Home. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home with Rev. Phil Borleske officiating. Private family inurnment will be held in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, at a later date. Alvin was born January 2, 1937, in Ackley, Iowa, the son of Fred and Sobena Dirksen Wubbena.

Delbert W. Koopman

Delbert W. Koopman, 85 of Vinton died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab Center in Vinton.   Funeral Services will be will held at 10 AM, Monday, November 5, 2018 at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall with Rev. Steve Rempfer officiating.  Interment will be in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery near Newhall.

Raymond S. Cantonwine

Raymond S. Cantonwine, 81, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his home surrounded by family members.  Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, 212 East Sixth Street in Vinton.  Visitation will be from 4 – 7 PM, Monday, November 5, 2018 also at the funeral home.