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Bernadine Schallau

VAN HORNE:  Bernadine Schallau, 94 died Monday, September 24, 2018 at Crestview Specialty Care in West Branch.  Funeral Arrangements are pending with Phillips Funeral Homes - Keystone.

LLOYDENE 'DEANIE' SMOCK 

Lloydene "Deanie" Smock was born June 10, 1953, to Lloyd and Maxine Stern. She and Bret Smock were united in marriage on May 7, 1983, in Vinton. Deanie passed in her sleep on Tuesday, Sept.

Van K. Miller

[caption id="attachment_24217" align="alignnone" width="181"] Van Miller[/caption] VINTON - Van K. Miller, 66, died peacefully Sunday, September 23, 2018, at his residence following a lengthy illness.

Megan Papesh

Megan Papesh, 28, passed away on September 23rd, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Cedar Rapids, IA, Megan was the daughter of Claude and Deborah Papesh.

Robert Nathan Wilson

BLAIRSTOWN:  Robert Nathan Wilson, 80, entered into eternal rest on September 21, 2018.   Visitation will be at Grace Lutheran Church Blairstown September 25, from 4pm-7pm.

Marilyn Usher

A "Celebration of Life" Dessert Reception will be held on October 6th, from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the Garrison Public Library for Marilyn Usher.  Family and friends are welcome to come share some "sweet" memories and good times.

Ila Thorn

Ila Thorn, 94, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids are in charge of the arrangements.

Melvin D. Noe

MT AUBURN:  Melvin D. Noe, age 88, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at his residence following an extended illness. Private family graveside services with Military Rites conducted by Iowa Military Funeral Honors will be held at the Garrison Cemetery.

Carolyn (Kahle) Mecklenburg

BLAIRSTOWN:  Carolyn (Kahle) Mecklenburg, 71 died Friday, September 14, 2018 following a sudden illness.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at St.

Dale V. “Pete” Petersen

VINTON:  Dale V. “Pete” Petersen, 73, died Friday, September 14, 2018 at his home in Vinton surrounded by his family following a battle with ALS.  Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton with Rev.