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Obituaries

Eugene Joseph Youngblut

Eugene Joseph Youngblut, 56 years old, of rural La Porte City, Iowa, died Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home following a sudden heart attack.Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. – Tuesday, March 18, at St. Athanasius Catholic Church in Jesup, with burial at the church cemetery at a later date.Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, March 17, at the White Funeral Home, Jesup, where there will be a parish rosary said at 3:30 p.

Duane Marvin Fisher

Duane Marvin Fisher passed from this life on March 11th, 2025 following the diagnosis of a rare bone marrow cancer. Duane was born to Marvin and Doris Fisher on November 26th, 1950 in Hampton, Iowa as the eldest of eight siblings. Duane grew up on the family farm near McIntire, Iowa and graduated from Riceville High School in 1969. Duane is remembered for being a genuinely caring big brother and always looking out for his siblings.
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Ronald Dean Elder

Ronald Dean Elder, 86, of Chelsea, IA passed away March 12, 2025 at Virginia Gay Hospital, Vinton, IA.Ronald was born February 18, 1939 and raised in Lucas County, IA. He joined the Navy at 17 and worked his way up the ladder to become an Electronics Technician, Nuclear Technician. After his retirement from the Armed Forces, Ronald worked a wide range of careers.

Gary Lee Behaunek

Gary Lee Behaunek, 73, of Brooklyn, IA, passed away March 11, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born November 9, 1951 to Henry and Mildred (Macek) Behaunek in Belle Plaine, IA. Growing up in Chelsea, IA he attended South Tama Community Schools. Gary lived most of his adult life in Brooklyn going to work for Manatt’s in 1973 and retiring in 2015.

Beverly "Bev" Kay Crooks

Beverly "Bev" Kay Crooks, 82, of Cedar Falls, and formerly of La Porte City, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Western Home Communities. She was born on November 27, 1942, in Le Mars, IA, the daughter of Arnold and Minnie Stulc Danne. Bev graduated from Iowa State Teacher's College (UNI) in 1964 and taught in Belle Plaine, retiring in 2003 as an elementary guidance counselor.
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Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson, 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 11, 2025, following a short illness.Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 16, at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service in Belle Plaine from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be on Monday, March 17, at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Victor, with interment at Marengo Cemetery.

Karen L. Stickley (Mather)

Karen L. Stickley (Mather), 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by her family after a brief illness.A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2:30 PM at The Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4401 42nd Street, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a funeral service to follow. A luncheon will be held in the church basement immediately afterward.

Myra Malinda (Noe) Klopping

Myra Malinda (Noe) Klopping, age 93, passed away peacefully at Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab on Sunday, March 9, 2025, with her family by her side.Visitation will be held Sunday, March 16 from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton.  Funeral services will be held at the same location Monday, March 17 at 10:00 AM.
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Katie Kay Walters

Surrounded by her loving family, Katie Kay Walters, 53, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Keystone Nursing Care Center, Keystone, following a lengthy illness. Per Katie’s wishes, no services will be held. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is caring for Katie’s family.Katie was born October 20, 1971, in Muscatine, the daughter of Harold and Dorothy (Beason) Axtell.

James "Jim" Eugene Chalmers

James "Jim" Eugene Chalmers, passed away peacefully at his home in Elkmont, Alabama on March 1, 2025.Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, March 15, 2025, at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton, Iowa with Pastor Kip McGee officiating.  Friends may register from 10 AM until service time. Burial will be held at Bear Creek Cemetery near Brandon.
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