Dorothy Bliss Albert

VAN STEENHUYSE-TEAHEN FUNERAL HOME
December 4, 2025 10:21 am

Dorothy Bliss Albert, 95, of Vinton, passed peacefully at Windsor Manor on Monday, December 1, 2025. She had recently attended an “intimate” Thanksgiving with nearly 40 members of her family (not everyone could make it) and was looking forward to her 96th birthday at the end of the month.

Becky Sue Coleman Ray

HRABAK-NEUHAUS FUNERAL SERVICE
December 3, 2025 5:36 pm

Becky Sue Coleman Ray, passed away November 29, 2025 at Belle Plaine Specialty Care of a short illness.Becky was born on September 23, 1971, in Marengo, Iowa to James and Bonnie (Kalina) Coleman.

Ricky Ray Bell

PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME
December 3, 2025 3:31 pm

Ricky Ray Bell, age 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the Hiawatha Care Center.Memorial services will be held at   10:30 AM, Friday, December 5, 2025 at Blessed Hope Church in Vinton, with Rev.

Elaine Dee (Kahler) Lee

LOCKE FUNERAL SERVICES
December 3, 2025 11:37 am

Elaine Dee (Kahler) Lee, 82, of Mount Auburn, died on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Elaine was born on July 13, 1943 in Vinton, the daughter of Lawrence and Lois (Miller) Kahler.

Joshua "Josh" Morris

MURDOCH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE
December 2, 2025 10:43 am

Joshua “Josh” Morris, 48, of Martelle, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Vernon James Blomme

HRABAK-NEUHAUS FUNERAL SERVICE
December 1, 2025 3:39 pm

Vernon James Blomme was born on March 11th 1933 on a small farm outside of Ladora, Iowa to Emil and Marie (Steyaert) Blomme. Vernon briefly attended a small country school before transferring to the Catholic school in Victor, Iowa until the 6th grade.

Robert Laverne Rouse

VAN STEENHUYSE-TEAHEN FUNERAL HOME
December 1, 2025 2:35 pm

Robert Laverne Rouse, 62, of Vinton, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 30, 2025. Per Robert’s wishes, there will be no services.

Warren L. Hobbs

PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME
November 28, 2025 4:56 pm

Warren L. Hobbs, 88, passed away on Thursday, November 27th, 2025 at Hospice of Mercy in Hiawatha.Private family services will be held.Warren was born August 28th, 1937 in Lawrence, Kanses to Chester Hobbs and Elsie Smith.

James Lee Offt

PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME
November 28, 2025 1:15 pm

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.

Jeff Carlson

MURDOCH-LINWOOD FUNERAL HOME
November 27, 2025 7:19 pm

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 Rapids.