Obituaries
Richard W. Henry
Richard W. Henry, 71, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Per Richard’s wishes, there will be no services. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is caring for Richard and his family.Richard was born May 13, 1953, in Hammond, IN, the son of Jr Glenn and Geraldine (Rippel) Henry. He was a graduate of Washington High School, Vinton, where he was a member of the football and wrestling team. Lawrence Noe
Lawrence Noe 85, of Independence, IA, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Lexington Estates in Independence, IA. Lawrence was born on November 20, 1938, the son of Elbertus and Manta “Cathryne” (Blough) Noe. Lawrence grew up helping out on the family farm between La Porte City and Brandon. Lawrence graduated from Laporte City High School in 1956. Donald Eugene “Gene” Turner
Donald Eugene “Gene” Turner went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2024 at the age of 88.Gene is survived by his children, Tim (Tracy) Turner, Terry Lee (Angie) Turner, Tammy (Mike) Wawro; grandchildren, Amy Larson, Tyler (Kate) Turner, Drew (Rachel) Frederick, Drake (Liz) Wawro, Davis Wawro; great grands, Dax and Ren Frederick, Teagan and Kinsley Turner; sister Sharon Turner; brothers-in-law Jim and Don Mahurin; sister-in-law, Sandy Mahurin and many nieces and nephews. Kevin Kem Sturtz
Kevin Kem Sturtz, 70, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away July 15, 2024 at his home. Kevin was born October 3, 1953 to Melvin and Emma (Trunk) Sturtz. Raised on a farm near Dysart, IA Kevin graduated from Dysart-Geneseo, class of 1972. Farming alongside is father, working for many local farmers and being involved in the FFA, Kevin developed a love for farming at young age. Rod Osborne O’Brien
Rod Osborne O’Brien, 52, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, in Van Horne, IA. The youngest of three siblings, he was born on March 1, 1972, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Daniel and Mary O’Brien. He proudly graduated in 1990 from Benton Community High School and in 1994 from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan, with a Professional Golf Management degree. Emma Mae Campbell
Emma Mae Campbell was born December 25, 1934, at her home in rural Garrison, Iowa, the daughter of John and Elsie (Hinkle) Sturtz. She was baptized at St. Martin’s Church, rural Marengo in 1951. She graduated from Norway High School. Emma worked at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids. Emma was united in marriage to Mitchell Franklin Campbell on October 27, 1957 at St. Mark Herdliska
Mark Herdliska, 66, of Norway, Iowa, passed away Friday July 12, 2024, at Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha. Service will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024, 11:00am at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am, prior to the service, at the Chapel. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.Survivors include; his wife of 27 years, Julie M. Rosemary Gessner
Rosemary Gessner, 97, of Newhall died peacefully on July 11, 2024, at Ridgeview Assisted Living in Cedar Rapids surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church in Newhall at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 15, 2024. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 14, 2024 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM also at St. Paul Catholic Church. Virgil Victor Harry Schminke
Virgil Victor Harry Schminke, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, July 15, 2024 at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall, with Rev. Nick Palmer and Rev. Steven Rempfer officiating. Interment with military rites will be held at St. Rose Ann McLaughlin
Rose Ann McLaughlin, 88, formally of Belle Plaine, died Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Teahen Funeral Home, by Chaplain Rick Sparks. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Teahen Funeral Home.