Obituaries
Donald W Smith
Donald W Smith, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Vinton on November 27th, 2022. To honor Don’s wishes, there will be no public services. Donald was born May 18th, 1932, in Vinton Iowa, the son of Ralph and Susan Smith. A graduate from Lincoln High School 1950 in Vinton. He served with the United States Army shortly after the Korean war from 1953-1955 as a supply sergeant. Miriam I. Canfield
Miriam I. Canfield, age 102 and 6 months, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Keystone Care Center. There will be no public services. There will be a memory plaque at Garden of Memories in Waterloo, Iowa. Miriam was born on May 26, 1920, in Titonka, Iowa, the daughter of Merland Q. Knoll and Gladys (Chapman) McKinney. Russell “Red” Lee Kimm
Russell “Red” Lee Kimm, 87, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away November 28, 2022 at Northbrook Manor Care Center, Cedar Rapids.Russell was born on November 17, 1935 to Porter and Esther (Schaffer) Kimm in Blairstown, IA. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at the Walt Portwood Farm. Red retired from Midland Forge after 35 years of service. Wilferd Joseph Becker
Wilferd Joseph Becker, age 93, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, with his family by his side, after a short stay at Virginia Gay Care Center in Vinton. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, December 2, 2022 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Newhall with Rev. James Miller officiating. Interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, rural Keystone. Grant Henry Takes
Grant Henry Takes, age 78, died Monday, November 28, 2022 at his home in rural Walker.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Urbana with Rev Jim Brokman as Celebrant. Interment will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Urbana. The visitation will also be held at the church in Urbana from 4 to 7 p. Christopher Alan Ehlen
Christopher Alan Ehlen, 61, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away November 28, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA.Chris was born May 19, 1961 in Cedar Rapids to Dick and Cindy (Grippen) Ehlen. Growing up in Belle Plaine, Chris graduated Belle Plaine High School, class of 1979. Following school, he worked for Johnson Plumbing and Heating in Keystone, IA. David Robert Reisch
David Robert Reisch, age 53, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab. Private family services will be held. David was born on March 18, 1969, in Ottumwa, IA, the son of Max and Marilyn (Greene) Reisch. He graduated from Washington High School in Vinton with the class of 1987. David worked as a cement mason and finisher. Marilyn Jean Eddards
Marilyn Jean Eddards, age 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Private family services will be held. Marilyn was born on March 20, 1948, in Arlington Heights, Illinois to Ervin and Rose (Schwartz) Allison. She was united in marriage to Glen Eddards. Glen passed away at a young age, and Marilyn raised her children on her own.
Eugene F. "Jim" Garthoff
Eugene F. "Jim" Garthoff, 89, of Elk Run Heights, died on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at home.Eugene was born on February 27, 1933 in Waterloo, son of Phillip Jr. and Lois (Weldon) Garthoff.He married Lucille A. Curtis on January 27, 1951 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo; she preceded him in death on August 19, 2021.Eugene worked in maintenance for 32 years at John Deere until retiring December 13, 1991. Ronald Henry "Ronnie" "Pete" Peters
Ronald Henry "Ronnie" "Pete" Peters, 88, of La Porte City passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022, while a resident of La Porte City Specialty Care. He was born on January 26, 1934, in Black Hawk County Iowa, the son of Louie and Esther Edmonds Peters. Ronnie married Mary Patricia Wolf on April 2, 1960, and the couple was blessed with three children.