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John Foster Freese

John Foster Freese

Feb 23, 2022

 

John Foster Freese, 69, of Rocky Comfort, Missouri, died Wednesday February 23rd at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, surrounded by his family, after a short illness. 

 

He was born May 25, 1952 in Iowa City, Iowa to Baxter and Mary Foster Freese.  He grew up on a cattle, hog, turkey, and grain farm south of Wellman,...

Donna Matheney

Donna Matheney

Feb 23, 2022

  Donna M. Matheney, 75, of West Des Moines formerly of Mount Pleasant died Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Deerfield in Urbandale.

Donna was born October 28, 1946, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Irene (Francsis) Burky. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1964. Donna earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Northern...

Lois Gene Durr

Lois Gene Durr

Feb 22, 2022

Williamsburg- Lois Gene (Austin) Durr was born on October 22, 1927, to James and Mary (Ely) Austin. Lois graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1945 and was united in marriage to Robert Durr the same year on November 25. Lois was a lifelong member of rural Williamsburg where she worked the land alongside her husband. Lois and Robert’s marriage was...

Verna Edmundson

Verna Edmundson

Feb 20, 2022

SIGOURNEY-Verna Edmundson, age 89, of Sigourney, died Sunday, February 20, 2022, at her home in Sigourney. Verna was born August 24, 1932, in Sigourney, to Myrl and Ethel (Hollingsworth) Appleget. She attended Doggett school eight years and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1950. Verna then attended AIB in Des Moines. On June 22, 1952, she married C. Gene Edmundson...

Connie Lake

Connie Lake

Feb 19, 2022

 

CEDAR RAPIDS - Connie Lake, 75, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 19, 2022, in McAllen, Texas.

Connie was born May 15, 1946, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Nyle and Marjorie (Slead) Jones. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1964. Connie was united in marriage to Dean Lake on April 8, 1982, in Cedar Rapids. Connie worked for...

Joseph "Joe"  M. Yocum

Joseph "Joe" M. Yocum

Feb 19, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT- Joseph M. Yocum, 66, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, February 19, 2022, at New London Specialty Care. Joe was born June 25, 1955, in Pocahontas, the son of Merle and Elmira (Ollinger) Yocum. He graduated from Pocahontas Catholic High School in 1973. Joe attended technical school in Kansas City to become a medium-duty truck mechanic. Following school, Joe...

Ronald Mervin Knock

Ronald Mervin Knock

Feb 19, 2022

Williamsburg-Ronald Mervin Knock passed Saturday, February 19, 2022 at UIHC Hospital surrounded by family. Many of you who knew him and loved him simply called him Knocker. Ron was born on September 9,1945 to Mervin Henry and Grace Eileen (Knipfer) Knock at the DF Miller Hospital. He grew up on a farm west of Williamsburg, probably where he learned and...

Robert Topping

Robert Topping

Feb 19, 2022

 

An Informal Open House in remembrance of Bob will be held Sunday, June 12, 2022, from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Pulpit Rock Brewing Company, 207 College Dr., Decorah, IA. 

Please join the Topping family for refreshments and dessert. Public remembrances will not be shared during the open house.

Robert "Bob" Joe Topping, age 85 of Decorah, IA passed...

Larry Haynes

Larry Haynes

Feb 18, 2022

Wellman Larry Haynes was born May 16, 1965, in Auburn, Indian, the son of Wayne and Helen (Chapman) Haynes. He grew up in Auburn Indiana until moving to Wellman. Larry was a mechanic and fabricator. On April 5, 2014, Larry was united in marriage to Crystal Humble in Wellman. Larry enjoyed mowing the yard, campfires, having some beers, and youtube...

Linda Miller

Linda Miller

Feb 15, 2022

Kalona- Linda Kay (Gingerich) Miller was born the fiery second daughter of Aldine and Wilma Gingerich on Saturday, October 19, 1940. Her dad used to say "The year Linda was born was the beginning of WWII, and the world's never been the same since!" Linda was raised on her parents' farm northwest of Wellman, Iowa. She grew up with older...

Audrey Gretter

Audrey Gretter

Feb 15, 2022

Audrey Ann (Smith) Gretter, 91, died on February 15, 2022 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. She was born on October 2, 1930 in rural South English to Virgil and Helen (Rung) Smith. She graduated from St. Elizabeth School in Harper. She married Frank William Gretter on March 31, 1951 at Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church. She lived a full life. She...

Mary Jo Northup

Mary Jo Northup

Feb 15, 2022

North English- Mary Jo Northup was born March 1, 1955 in Orbisonia, PA, the daughter of Joseph & Orpha (Scott) Crouse. She attended Montour High School and later received her GED. On May 1, 1971 she was united in marriage to George Baron, he passed away in August 18, 1996. On July 2, 1998, Mary Jo married Raymond Dale Northup....

Joe Baker

Joe Baker

Feb 15, 2022

HARPER-Lonnie "Joe" Baker, age 78, of Harper, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at his home. Joe was born October 27, 1943, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Earl J. and Freda (Gottman) Baker and attended Keota Schools. On May 5, 1967, he married Connie Black in Washington. They lived in the Keota and Harper communities all their married lives. Joe drove a...

Dorothy E.  Reynolds

Dorothy E. Reynolds

Feb 13, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT- Dorothy Reynolds, 88, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Savannah Heights in Mount Pleasant. Dorothy was born December 29, 1933 in Williamson, Iowa, the daughter of Leland and Ethel (Shaw) Brownlee. She was united in marriage to Earl Reynolds on October 16, 1950. The couple had made Mount Pleasant their home since 1957. Dorothy was...

Pamela McLaughlin

Pamela McLaughlin

Feb 13, 2022

SIGOURNEY-Pamela Jean (de Regnier) McLaughlin, age 59, of Sigourney, died Sunday, February 13, 2022, at her home. Pam was born May 11, 1962, in Spencer, Iowa, to Richard and Beverly (Sloan) de Regnier and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1980. On May 29, 1982, she married Kenneth McLaughlin in Sigourney. The couple lived in the Thornburg community for eight...

Carole Lauger

Carole Lauger

Feb 13, 2022

SWEDESBURG - Carole Lauger, 78, of Swedesburg died Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the Henry County Health Center. Carole was born August 3, 1943, in Alexandria, Virginia, the daughter of Carl and Nancy (Wilson) Owsley. She graduated from Boone High School in Orlando, Florida, and received a Bachelor's Degree and Master's in education from Stetson University. In September 1968, Carole...

Lillian Emily Hagen

Lillian Emily Hagen

Feb 13, 2022

Homestead-Lillian Emily Hagen was born June 13, 1931, in Homestead, Iowa the daughter of Charles and Helen (Schaedlich) Roemig. She graduated from Amana High School in 1949 and the American Institute of Commerce in Davenport in 1950. She worked as a secretary to the president of Amana Refrigeration. Lillian was united in marriage to Richard Henry Hagen on May 24,...

Bradley Scot Lown

Bradley Scot Lown

Feb 12, 2022

Cedar Rapids- Bradley Scot Lown was born November 5, 1986 in Ames, Iowa, the son of Ronald Scot & Kendra Louise (Walker)Lown. He graduated from Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids in 2005 and the University of Iowa in 2009 with an art degree. Brad was united in marriage to Courtney Kay Bielema on May 24, 2014 in Walford. He...

Shirley Ann Brendle

Shirley Ann Brendle

Feb 11, 2022

Shirley Ann Brendle was born July 30, 1936, near West Chester, Iowa, the daughter of Gerald and Ethel (Hotle) Graf. She grew up in the West Chester and Wellman area graduating from Wellman High School. Growing up, she attended the Wellman Baptist Church. She passed away on February 11, 2022 at Serene Manor Medical Center Knoxville, Tennessee, at the age...

Janice Marie Groff

Janice Marie Groff

Feb 11, 2022

Millersburg- Janice Marie Groff was born September 23, 1954 in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Donald Eugene and Donna Marie (Murphy) Bush. She graduated from Mid Prairie High School in 1972 and later from Kirkwood Community College with her degree in Floriculture. On October 13, 1973 Janice was united in marriage to Gary Dennis Groff at the Asbury United Methodist...

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