Obituaries
Robert "Mike" Viall
Robert "Mike" Viall, 71, of Norway, passed away on November 28, 2024, in his home. Private family services will be held in Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Brosh Chapel and the Avacentre will be assisting the family at this time. Robert was born August 19, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Harvey and Nadine (McQueen) Viall. He graduated from Prairie High School, class of 1972.
Aaron Michael Cretin
Aaron Michael Cretin, age 49, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 5, 2024, at St. John XXIII Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, with Rev. Aaron Junge as Celebrant. Interment will be held at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Fairfax. A Rosary will be held at 3:30 PM, followed by Visitation from 4:00 until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, December 4, 2024, also at the church. Mary Elizabeth (Bell) Evens
Mary Elizabeth (Bell) Evens, age 77, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, following a sudden illness.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, December 6, 2024, at Blessed Hope Church with Rev. Bryan Lund officiating. The family will greet friends from 4:00 until 7:00 PM, Thursday at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. Donna Mae Carlson
Donna Mae Carlson, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, November 28, 2024. A visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids.Donna was born November 15, 1935, in Braham, Minnesota, the daughter of William and Elsie (Swanson) Strelow. She graduated from Braham High School. 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.