Obituaries
William “Bill” Albert Vileta
William “Bill” Albert Vileta, 80, passed away on May 19, 2023, following an accident. He leaves behind a legacy of being one of the greatest family men that has ever existed. Bill was a shining light in a world that can sometimes be filled with darkness. That world is a little dimmer now.The sunshine of Bill’s life was his wife Linda who he was devoted to for an amazing 63 years. R. Gordon Wagner
R. Gordon Wagner, 84, of Watkins, IA entered his heavenly home on May 20, 2023. Gordon passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family after complications from heart failure. Gordon was born July 1, 1938 to Ralph and Grayce (Gorvin) Wagner south of Oxford, IA. Gordon was one of nine siblings growing up on the farm and attended country school until attending and graduating from Oxford High School in 1956. Vincent Harold Schulte
Vincent Harold Schulte, 80 of Norway, IA passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home surrounded by his family.A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 24th, from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church Parish Center, Norway.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 25th, at St. Michael’s Church, with burial to follow at St. Carroll J. Miner
Carroll J. Miner, 86, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, passed away May 17, 2023, at Belle Plaine Specialty Care, Belle Plaine, with his family by his side.A funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, at Springs of Life Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with Pastor Deb Munson officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine. Visitation is from 9:30 to 10:30 a. Wilma Lorriane Parizek
Wilma Lorriane Parizek, 89, of Elberon, passed away on May 18, 2023 at her home in Elberon. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Phillips Funeral Home, Keystone from 2-5 PM. Funeral Services will be held the following day on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 10:30 AM at the Elberon Christian Church with Rev. Kolleen Queener officiating. Wilma was born on February 9, 1934 in Vinton, Iowa, the daughter of Hans Martin and Ida Lorraine (Allshouse) Nielsen. Carl Eugene Zeller
Carl Eugene Zeller, 84, of Walker, IA, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at his home in Walker, IACarl was born on September 9, 1938, near Troy Mills, IA, the son of Earl and Lois (Williamson) Zeller. He attended and graduated from Troy Mills High School in 1958. Carl met the love of his life Rosalie McNeal in 1962 at the Hoover Wesleyan in rural Troy Mills, IA. Mary Ann Graham
Mary Ann Graham, 85, of La Porte City, died Monday, May 15, 2023, at Bickford Cottage in Cedar Falls.She was born March 7, 1938, in Waterloo, daughter of William "Bill" and Lois Rose McNamara. She attended OLDA in Waterloo and graduated in 1957 from Loretta High School in Chicago.She married Vincent J. Graham July 25, 1959, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waterloo; he died April 21, 2006. Wayne Rolland Merchant
Wayne Rolland Merchant, 88, of Cedar Falls, passed away Monday, May 8 surrounded by his family.He was born May 22, 1934 in Garrison, Iowa, the son of Wendell and Alverta Merchant. He graduated from Garrison High School in 1951, where he lettered in basketball and baseball. After high school graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corp and traveled to San Diego, where he honorably served four years active duty. Sharon Kay Schneekloth
Sharon Kay Schneekloth, 80, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023, at her home in Wheat Ridge, Colo. Sharon was born on Aug. 6, 1942, in Vinton, Iowa, to Eber “Shorty” and Evelyn (Nelson) Phelps.Sharon was a graduate of Urbana High School in Iowa. She married Gary Lee Schneekloth on Nov. 9, 1963, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She worked as an executive secretary at Corn Sweeteners in Cedar Rapids, Breaker Confections (Div. Melvin Hurst Jr.
Melvin Hurst Jr., 69, of Vinton, passed away at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids on Saturday, May 13, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 19 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Vinton, with Father Jim Brokman as Celebrant. A Rosary will be recited at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the church.