Obituaries
Michael “Mike” John Kramer
Michael “Mike” John Kramer, age 75, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, October 22, 2023Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, October 30, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Urbana with Rev. Jim Brokman as celebrant. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, rural Urbana with graveside military rites conducted by the Walter J. James “Jim” Schmuecker
James “Jim” Schmuecker, 84, of Vinton, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, following a lengthy illness. Private graveside services will be held. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is caring for Jim and his family.Jim was born April 20, 1939, in Watkins, the son of Alfred and Loretta (Brecht) Schmuecker. He was a graduate of Norway High School. Theronne "Dean" Bellinger
Theronne "Dean" Bellinger died Friday, October 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center-Waterloo.Dean was born on February 28, 1943, to Shelby and Eileen Loveless Bellinger of La Porte City. Dean began working at 9 years old, helping his father mow cemeteries and would then go on to do road construction and drive semi. Dean's father introduced him to steam engines which would grow into them creating Black Hawk County Steam Engine Club in the late 1950's, now known as Antique Acres. Charles Curtis Corns
Charles Curtis Corns, 87, formerly of Belle Plaine, IA passed away October 22, 2023 under hospice care at his home in Omaha, Nebraska. Charles was born January 27, 1936 to Charles and Mildred (Kern) Corns in Marshalltown, IA. He owned and operated a photography business for many years. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann West; children, Michael Corns, Michelle (Reggie) Parkhurst, Melanie (Mark) Blankenau and Mitchell (Samantha) Corns all of Omaha; 3 grandchildren, Christopher, Cortney, and Caleb.
Thomas “TJ” George Johnson
On Thursday, October 19, 2023, Thomas “TJ” George Johnson, loving husband and father of two sons and two stepdaughters, passed away at the age of 74. Tom was born on August 27, 1949, in Vinton, Iowa to George and Belva (Tharp) Johnson. On September 19, 1992, he married Jane Vaske Northrup. TJ, known by his many friends, worked for Benton County Roads for 35 years. Susan Eileen Selk
Susan Eileen Selk, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Rehab Center of Lisbon with her family by her side.A visitation will be held from 2:00 until 5:00 PM, Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Phillips Funeral Home in Keystone. Funeral services will be held at 10 :30 AM, Monday, October 23, 2023 at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. Beulah Marie (Lovell) Feuerhelm
Beulah Marie (Lovell) Feuerhelm, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023, at her Vinton home with her family by her side.A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Geo G. Luckey American Legion Post (105 N. R Avenue) in Vinton. Private, family interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton. Ronald Dean Lamphier
Ronald Dean Lamphier, 58, of Vinton, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at First Christian Church in Center Point, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the church. Burial: Center Point Cemetery. The family requests causal dress or your favorite sports themed attire. Genevieve “Genny” Eileen (Heller) Conklin
Genevieve “Genny” Eileen (Heller) Conklin, 98, Belle Plaine went home to our Lord, on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Genny left this earth from her home in Belle Plaine where she has been lovingly taken care of by her three daughters and dear friend Lindsey, for the past three years.Genevieve “Genny” Eileen Heller was born Friday, May 15, 1925, at her parent's home in the Honey Creek township outside of Victor, the daughter of John T. Evelyn Katherine Simmer Stumph
Evelyn Katherine Simmer Stumph, 101, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at West Ridge Care Center. A private burial will be at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.Evelyn was born Sept. 24, 1922, to her parents, Iva and William Simmer on the family farm in Atkins, Iowa. She, and her four siblings worked the farm along with their parents and grew up with an amazing work ethic.