Obituaries
Shaun M Hesson
"Death is a part of life. It's the part that reminds us to live fully and appreciate every breath, every heartbeat, every moment." - Charles BukowskiA Celebration of Life will be held in loving memory of Shaun Hesson on July 29, 2023, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Knights of Columbus, 1620 E Ave NE, Cedar RapidsAugust 18, 1980 – December 31, 2022Dear friends,We come together with heavy hearts yet uplifted spirits to celebrate the extraordinary life of Shaun Hesson, a beautiful soul who touched the lives of many. Helen Fern (Martz) Purdy
Helen Fern Martz was born November 1, 1930, to William and Fern Martz in Vinton, Iowa. Helen married Harold W. Purdy on June 22, 1949, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1961, they made a home and raised their family in Brandon, Iowa. She was an active member of the Brandon United Methodist Church, BASH, Garden Club, Women’s Club, VFW Auxiliary, and the Red Hat Society. Danielle Elizabeth "Dakota" Kerkman
Danielle Elizabeth "Dakota" Kerkman passed tragically on July 14, 2023. A visitation will be held for Erick and his daughter Danielle from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton. A prayer service will be held at 2:30 PM Saturday, also at the Funeral Home. Erick William Kerkman
Erick William Kerkman passed tragically on July 14,2023. A visitation will be held for Erick and his daughter Danielle from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton. A prayer service will be held at 2:30 PM Saturday, also at the Funeral Home. A memorial fund will be established. James “Jim” “Pappy” Osborn
Surrounded by his loving family, James “Jim” “Pappy” Osborn, Jr., 63, died Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at his home. There will be no services. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is serving the family.Jim was born September 9, 1959 in Cedar Rapids, the son of James and Kaye (Wright) Osborn Sr. He attended school in Toddville and Alburnett. He was self-employed as a produce farmer. Ruth Staton
A long-time resident of Oelwein, Iowa, Ruth Staton, age 91, died peacefully following a battle with cancer on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at her home in Olathe, Kansas with family at her side. Ruth was born February 27, 1932, in Oelwein, the daughter of Peter J. and Mary C. (Vesh) Vela. In 1950, she graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Oelwein and Mercy School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids in 1953. Barbara Jo Buck
Barbara Jo Buck, 74, of Walker, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Walker, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Walker. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa, is assisting the family.Barbara was born July 12, 1949, in St. Robyn Geiger Winterroth
Robyn Geiger Winterroth, 60, of Vinton, passed away peacefully Monday, July 17, 2023, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 25 at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton, with Chaplain Brian Reeves officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 24 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton. Larry Allen Weems
Larry Allen Weems July 7, 1937 - July 6, 2023 Larry Allen Weems, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa on July 7, 1937, to Clara and Ralph Weems. He grew up in Prigmhar, Botna, and Denison. On October 24, 1968, Larry was united in marriage with Diana Schulte and they went on to have three boys, Brian, Brandon, and Bradley. Kent M. Pflug
Kent M. Pflug, age 80, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Unity Point Health in Marshalltown.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 20, 2023, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Atkins, with Rev. Douglas Woltemath officiating. Burial will be held at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Nebraska at a later date. A memorial fund has been established.