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. Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.

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.

Richard Lee "Dick" Howe

PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME
November 26, 2025 1:09 pm

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, December 2, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton, Iowa, with Reverend Stephen Preus officiating.

Sue Ann (Franzenburg) McDowell

PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME
November 25, 2025 11:30 am

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 & Dorothy (Boehmke) Franzenburg, Sue was born July 9, 1945.

Leo Gerald Ockenfels

PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME
November 25, 2025 11:28 am

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.

Barbara Mae Neuendorf

LOCKE FUNERAL SERVICES
November 24, 2025 5:43 pm

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 County, daughter of Ward Richard and Helen Lucretia (Scott) Abbott.