Obituaries
Valyda Sharron Shada
Valyda Sharron Shada, 80, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Private family services will be held with inurnment at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Walker, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.Valyda was born on October 20, 1942, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Edward and Etta Valyda (Eckert) Goodew.
Jackie Grimm Behounek Seitz
An afternoon of remembrance to celebrate the life of Jackie Grimm Behounek Seitz, will be held from 2-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Berry's Lanes, 1115 West 1st St. in Vinton. Please come and join friends and family for a time of sharing fond memories of our dear friend Jackie. Any memorials may be directed to the Hope Lodge in Iowa City. Pearl "Tiny" Iva Stickels
Pearl "Tiny" Iva Stickels 80, gained her wings and entered heaven joining the love of her life, Charles A Stickels, on September 9, 2023, surrounded by family and friends at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield, Iowa.She was born June 10, 1943, in Minnesota to Phyllis and Eugene Phelps of Vinton, Iowa. Her fondest times were spent with family and friends. Dan Lee Behaunek
Dan Lee Behaunek, 68, of Belle Plaine passed away on Saturday, September 30th, at his home surrounded by family.Dan was born on February 3, 1955, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Fred and Nadine Behaunek. Growing up in the country east of Belle Plaine, he attended Buckeye Country School and then Belle Plaine schools, serving as senior class president, the 1973-74 Iowa State FFA Vice President, and the 1974-75 Iowa State FFA President. Geraldine F. “Jerry” Rinehart Healy
Geraldine F. “Jerry” Rinehart Healy, 100, of Vinton, Iowa, died Monday, October 2, 2023, at Belle Plaine Specialty Care in Belle Plaine, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa, with a visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow at Center Point Cemetery. Lloyd J. “Dude” “Butch” Lovell
Lloyd J. “Dude” “Butch” Lovell, 75, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, with his wife, Ann and friend, Lonnie by his side.He was born May 1, 1948 in Benton County, Iowa to the late Lloyd and Barbara Lovell. He served in the United States Army and is a Vietnam Veteran. He loved fishing, woodworking, making friends and helping anyone he could. Richard A Wilmot
Richard A Wilmot, 82, of Vinton, formerly of Clarksville, Iowa passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, from complications due to Alzheimer's. A fire at the Bar Manor Condominium complex in Vinton on July 28, 2023 permanently displaced him from his home. The fire triggered rapidly increasing Alzheimer's symptoms & decline requiring 24 hour supervision. Albert Scott Hammond
Albert Scott Hammond, 83, of Atkins, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, became a silent key KØHWE on Sept. 12, 2023.Al had many interests and pursuits during his lifetime. He had three wishes. Number one was amateur radio. Second, getting a job at Collins Radio after High School. He continued to go back to see if they had openings, and eventually, he succeeded.
Beulah Marie (Lovell) Feuerhelm
Beulah Marie (Lovell) Feuerhelm, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023, at her Vinton home with her family by her side.A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Geo G. Luckey American Legion Post (105 N. R Avenue) in Vinton. Private, family interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton. Mary M. Coyle
Mary M. Coyle 98, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the Rockwell Community Care Center, Rockwell, Iowa.A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1001 9th Ave. South, Clear Lake, with Rev. Josh Link officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.