Obituaries
David “Dave” A. Keeling
David “Dave” A. Keeling, 72, of Belle Plaine, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Belle Plaine Specialty Care surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.David was born on Oct. 29, 1950, to Robert and Beverly (Shannon) Keeling in Crawfordsville, Ind. He graduated from North Scott High School in 1970. Steven “Steve” Payne
Steven “Steve” Payne, 75, died Friday, July 28, 2023 at Mercy One in Mason City. There will be no services at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Mt. Auburn Legion Hall. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is serving the family.Steve was born February 28, 1948 in Waterloo, the son of Robert and Shirley (Quinn) Payne. Jennie Mae Anderson
Jennie Mae Anderson, 72, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 at UIHC in Iowa City. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2023 at First Christian Church, Vinton, with Pastor Richard Jumper officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 3 at the church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is serving the family. Alan Raymond Krueger
Alan Raymond Krueger, 72, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. In accordance with his wishes, his body was cremated, and inurnment will be held at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery in Shellsburg, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Center Point is assisting the family with arrangements.
Donald Gene Albertsen
Donald Gene Albertsen, age 89, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, July 31, 2023, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church Van Horne, with Rev. David Lingard officiating. Burial will follow in the Keystone Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 until 5:00 PM on Sunday at the church in Van Horne. 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.