Obituaries
Lola (Boddicker) Jacobi
Lola (Boddicker) Jacobi, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, following a lengthy illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Newhall, with Father Jacob Dunne as Celebrant. A Vigil Service will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, May 24, at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton. Those not attending the Vigil Service may visit with the family from 4:30 to 7:00 p. James Lowell (JR) Ryan
James Lowell (JR) Ryan (97), of Hollywood, FL, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024. He was born to Wallace and Lucille Ryan on September 10, 1926 in Chelsea, IA. He and his younger brother, Lyle, grew up on a farm near Hartwick, IA. It was here that his values and strong work ethic were instilled. Growing up, he enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing, and playing baseball and basketball, both of which he coached during his teaching career. Linda Lea Davis
Linda Lea Davis, age 61, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on May 13, 2024, at Mary Greeley Medical Center.Per her wishes and her family, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and close friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. at Mound Cemetery in Watkins, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Linda’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation.
Nathan John Grieder
Nathan John Grieder, 85 of Belle Plaine, IA passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at Keystone Care Center, Keystone, IA, surrounded by family. Nathan was born April 24, 1939 in Belle Plaine, the son of John Jacob and Myrtle Evalena (Brown) Grieder. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School the class of 1957. Following high school Nathan enlisted in the United States Air Force.
David John Pippert
David John Pippert, 82, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 at St Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street), Vinton. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30 AM at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Garrison, with Pastor Adam Baumann officiating. Marion Helen (Deeny) Broghammer
Marion Helen (Deeny) Broghammer, 91, peacefully passed away at Stoney Brook Village Thursday, May 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving children.Marion was born August 18, 1932 at home in Jackson Junction, Iowa. She was the beloved child of Francis "FP" and Loretta "Laura" (Nienhaus) Deeny. She attended the Waucoma, Iowa schools, graduating from Waucoma High School in 1950. Tyler Ray Avis
Tyler Ray Avis, 24, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at his residence. A celebration of life will be held from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Celebration Park in Vinton. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established and may be directed to Troy Avis. 5132 Skyline Dr. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405Tyler was born in Cedar Rapids on August 22, 1999, the son of Troy Avis and Melanie Reeves. Jeannie Lillian Lee
Jeannie Lillian Lee, 64, of North English passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at English Valley Care Center in North English, Iowa.The family will receive family and friends during a visitation held from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Friday, May 17, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home in Victor, Iowa.Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be directed to Jerimiah, Elizabeth and Elesha Eggert and mailed in care of Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 485, Victor, IA 52347. Allen Douglas Currier
Allen Douglas Currier was born on March 4, 1980 in Sigourney, Iowa to Janet Adams Currier and Douglas Currier. He passed on May 14, 2024 at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City of a sudden illness.Allen was a gifted writer and an avid reader. He was a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Chicago Cubs and especially the Chicago Bears. He loved watching Bears games with his nephews. Linda K. Sturtz
Linda K. Sturtz, 71, of St. Louis Park, MN, formerly of Vinton, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis Park, MN. A memorial visitation will be held 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton.Linda was born November 29, 1952, in Independence, the daughter of Malin and Arlene (Kaiser) Sturtz.