Obituaries
Victor "Vic" August Barnholdt
Victor "Vic" August Barnholdt, 79, passed away at his home in Swisher, Iowa, Feb. 25, 2023. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Albert Ernst and Florence (Baker) Barnholdt on Jan. 29, 1944. He grew up in Van Horne, Iowa, getting into mischief with siblings and neighborhood friends – one time rolling a 10ft snowball down the main street of Van Horne and leaving it there. Patricia Joyce Fligg
Patricia Joyce Fligg, 83, of Atkins, Iowa, and formerly of Batavia, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. Funeral services will begin at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Batavia, Iowa, with Pastor Tom Shipley officiating. Burial will be in the Eldon Cemetery immediately following the service, with a luncheon to follow at the Calvary Baptist Church. Eldora Rose Seegers
Eldora Rose Seegers, 95, of Marion, Iowa, died on March 1, 2023, at Meth-Wick Care Facility due to colon cancer. Per her wishes, she has been cremated. A private burial will take place for the family to reunite Eldora with Merv.Eldora, daughter of Henry and Wilhelmina (Stumme) Lobeck was born April 1, 1927, in rural Readlyn, Iowa. She was one of nine children raised on the family farm. Douglas William “Doug” Welter
Douglas William “Doug” Welter, 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.Graveside services will be held at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Waterloo at a later date.Doug was born April 29, 1957 in Waterloo, the son of Vincent and Ann (McDermott) Welter. He graduated from Waterloo Columbus High School with the class of 1976.
Erik Studer
The Studer and Stodola families sorrowfully announce the passing of their son, fiancé, brother, and uncle, Erik Studer. Erik, 26, died on Wednesday, March 1. Erik was born on June 28, 1996, in Des Moines to Dean and Christine Studer. He grew up and lived in Vinton, Iowa. We had hoped Erik would spend many more years with us as an uncle, brother, son, and husband. Linda Jean Thimsen
Linda Jean Thimsen, 74, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on March 4 at 3003 Cedar River Ct., Cedar Rapids, IA 52411, from 1 to 4 p.m.Linda is survived by her brother, Harold Murtha (Barb); children, Holly Thimsen and Eric Arp (Brooke); grandchildren, Davion, Daijah, Elle, Brady and Carly; as well as many friends and family. Dora Jean Gordon
Dora Jean Gordon, 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at ABCM Rehabilitation in Independence.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday March 4, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton with Rev. Stephen Preus officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Friday at Phillips Family Center (605 2nd Ave) in Vinton. Vernon Leon Hagen
Vernon Leon Hagen, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Windsor Manor in Vinton.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton with Rev. Steven Rempfer officiating. Interment will be held at St. John Cemetery in Newhall. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Robert John Stark
Robert John Stark, 89, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m., Friday March 10, 2023, St. Patrick Catholic Church by Rev. Dennis Miller and Rev. Jim Brockman. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Stark Settlement. A Vigil Service held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Teahen Funeral Home, where friends may visit with the family following from 4 p. Thomas Charles Coder
Thomas Charles Coder, 81, died Friday, February 24, 2023 from natural causes. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton with Pastor Brian Reeves officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, March 3, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.Tom was born December 1, 1941 in Anamosa, the son of John and Berneice (Sharpless) Coder.