Obituaries
VINTON TODAY - July 21st, 2025 11:30 am
Vinton - Services are pending with Phillips Funeral Home for Barry L. Holst.
VINTON TODAY - July 20th, 2025 8:15 am

Bill Wiebold, 75, of Columbia, MO passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in Columbia, after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service was held Monday, June 23, at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church. Urn placement will take place at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery. Bill was born October 27, 1949 in Benton County, IA to Erwin and Louise Warner Wiebold.
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CEDAR MEMORIAL PARK FUNERAL HOME - July 17th, 2025 11:40 am
Jean Elizabeth Means, 99, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2025.A memorial gathering will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, from 2:00-5:00 pm at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.Survivors include her daughter, Andrea Stolba of Norway, IA; grandson, Matthew (Caroline) Stolba of Frisco, TX; grandchildren, Evan and Isabella Stolba; sister, Carol Leacox of Bettendorf, IA.
MURDOCH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE - July 17th, 2025 11:38 am

Jeffrey R. Hupfeld, 42, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa, surrounded by his family. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME - July 16th, 2025 2:55 pm

Steven W. Busch, age 72, died Monday, July 14, 2025 at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospice in Cedar Rapids, surrounded by his loving family. Memorial Services will be held at 11 AM., Monday, July 21, 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church in Blairstown with Rev. Jeffrey Schanbacher officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 AM until service time also at the church.
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VINTON TODAY - July 16th, 2025 1:17 pm

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of LeeAnn Marie Jones, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, who departed this world on July 14, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on January 4, 1984, in Oceanside, California, LeeAnn brightened the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.LeeAnn was a woman of incredible spirit and warmth.
VINTON TODAY - July 15th, 2025 9:51 pm

Elizabeth JoAnn Aller of Belle Plaine, IA passed peacefully in her sleep on July 12, 2025. Born on December 17, 1933, she was the oldest daughter of Clarence and Margaret Hall where she grew up on farms and small towns in rural Iowa. JoAnn, as she was known to everyone, graduated from Keswick High School where she enjoyed singing and playing the violin.
PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME - July 15th, 2025 9:45 pm

Lois Jeanette (Schminke) Wessling, age 92, died Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the Keystone Nursing Care Center.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall, with Rev. Jeffrey Schanbacher officiating. Interment will be held at St. John Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 until 10:45 AM on Tuesday, also at the church.
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KRUSE-PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME - July 14th, 2025 8:02 pm

Belva Jean Barthelmes, 81, of Dysart, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at UnityPoint-Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM, at the Dysart United Methodist Church with Rev. Mechille Boldt officiating. Interment will follow at the Dysart Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 4-7 PM at the Dysart United Methodist Church.
VINTON TODAY - July 13th, 2025 3:14 pm

Steven R. Anderson "Crackie", 78, passed away July 5, 2025 in the mountains in Arizona with his best buddy German Shepard, Herman. Steve was a military veteran serving in Vietnam, Thailand and Laos. He was an avid Harley rider, and many knew him from his bar Crackie's Asylum in Blairstown, Iowa.Those who knew Crackie, all had a story to tell and a great memory about his cantankerous spirit and tell-it-like-it-is attitude.
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