Obituaries
James Lee Offt
James Lee Offt peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 23rd, 2025 while surrounded by his family. Known to everyone as Jim, he was a loyal and dedicated member of the community. Bet... Jeff Carlson
eff Carlson, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, November 22, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on December 14, 2025, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rap... Richard Lee “Dick” Howe
Richard Lee “Dick” Howe, 87, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on November 24, 2025.Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, Dec... Sue Ann (Franzenburg) McDowell
Sue Ann (Franzenburg) McDowell, age 80, died October 15, 2025 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida, with her family by her side. The daughter of Art & Dorot... Leo Gerald Ockenfels
Leo Gerald Ockenfels, age 86, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at his Vinton home with his loving family by his side.Private family services will be held. The family requests no memoria... Barbara Mae Neuendorf
Barbara Mae Neuendorf, 86, of La Porte City went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the La Porte City Specialty Care.Barb was born April 7, 1939, in rural Black Hawk Co... Beverly J. Hilner
Beverly J. Hilner, age 96, passed away on Monday November 17, 2025 at Florence Nursing Home in Marengo, Illinois.She was born on March 20, 1929 in Horton, Kansas to Charles S. and Dora M. (Turner) S... Barbara Mae Neuendorf
Barbara Mae Neuendorf, 86, of La Porte City went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the La Porte City Specialty Care.She was born April 7, 1939, in rural Black Hawk Cou...
Hazel Corrine Lantz
Hazel Corrine Lantz, 95, died Friday, November 21, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chickasaw County, Iowa, the daughter of Anton Sanderson and Sigrid Jerdee Sanderson. H... Duane R. “Dick” Flickinger
Duane R. “Dick” Flickinger, 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 at Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab.Visitation will be held at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel in Vinton from 2 to 5 PM o...