Obituaries
Wade Glenn Henkel
Surrounded by his loving family, Wade Glenn Henkel, 58, passed away at his home Thursday, August 24, 2023, following a lengthy illness. A Celebration of Life will be held 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Celebration Park, Vinton. Should there be a weather-related issue, the Celebration will be moved to the Vinton Fire Station. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is caring for the family.
Aaron Burr Ford
Aaron Burr Ford, 89, of Garrison, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan. 18, 1934, in rural Linn County, Iowa, to Madge Hazel (Taylor) Ford and Wayne Anseworth Ford.A Celebration of Life in honor of Aaron Burr Ford will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at 1 p.
Madalyn Scottie Pink
Madalyn Scottie Pink, infant daughter of Spencer and Shelby (Schallau) Pink, passed away in the loving arms of her family on Monday, October 9, 2023 in the N.I.C.U. at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.Private family services will be held at Phillips Funeral Home in Vinton.Madalyn was born on September 5, 2023 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, the daughter of Spencer and Shelby (Schallau) Pink.
Thomas "Tom" Robinson
Thomas "Tom" Robinson, 94, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 9, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 14, St. Mary Catholic Church, Vinton, with Father Jim Brokman as Celebrant. Burial:Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg. A Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13, at St. Mary Catholic Church.
David J. Davis
David J. Davis, 78, passed away peacefully October 3, 2023 at his home in Mesa, Arizona. He was born June 6, 1945 in Vinton, Iowa to Glenn “Jiggs” and Martha J.(Garwood) Davis.He graduated from Washington High School, Vinton, in 1963. He served in the US Navy from 1964 to 1968. On August 16, 1969 he married Vianna L. Gilbert in Anamosa, Iowa. He received a BS Degree from Mt.
Yolanda (Landy) Sue Atencio
Yolanda (Landy) Sue Atencio, 41, of Vinton, IA, passed into glory with full assurance of faith in Jesus Christ, October 7, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA, surrounded and dearly loved by her family. Landy was born October 30, 1981, in Iowa City to George and Sue Atencio. She was an intelligent, hard-working woman who could do many jobs well.
Jim Wilson
Jim Wilson, age 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023, at the Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, with his loving family by his side.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Vinton, with Rev. Brian Channel officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM Monday, at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E.
Janet Elaine Prusha
Janet Elaine Prusha, 83, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away October 6, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA.Janet was born June 1, 1940 on the family farm south of Belle Plaine to Leo and Violet (Stanek) Formanek. Growing up on the farm she went to country school and graduated from Belle Plaine High School, and played Saxophone for the band.
George Lewis Thacker Jr.
George Lewis Thacker Jr., age 70, passed away peacefully on Sunay, October 8, 2023, at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton, with his loving family by his side.Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, October 13, 2023, at Maplewood Cemetery in Vinton. A reception will be held at the Geo G. Luckey American Post following the service. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Virginia Gay Respiratory Department.
Jack Read
Jack Read, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, surrounded by his family at home. Private family services were held. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.Jack was born on May 5, 1931, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Harry and Irene Read. He graduated from Central Collegiate High School and went on to attend Monmouth College (Illinois) and finished school at the University of Iowa Dental School.