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Obituaries
Mariann Louise Stanek Tecklenburg Kerkman
Mariann Louise Stanek Tecklenburg Kerkman passed away peacefully Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Meadow View Assisted Living, Cedar Rapids. A celebration of her life will be held at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine, Iowa, on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Burial will take place at Keystone Cemetery, Keystone, IA. Mariann was born December 8,1928 on a farm south of Chelse, IA, to Sylvia and Edward Stanek. Sandra Kay Cox
Sandra Kay Cox was born on October 15, 1952 in Vinton, Iowa, to Eugene and Ima Jean Powers. She passed
away on April 24, 2024, at the age of 71.
Sandra cherished spending time with family and friends; she was never too busy or tired for those whom she
loved. She was gifted with an exceptional ability to empathize with others, and even new acquaintances were
treated like family, receiving warm expressions of her kindness and generosity.
Iola M Light
Iola, daughter of Albert C. and Matilda (Kahle) Schulte, was born on April 22, 1930 and grew up on her family’s farm in Norway, Iowa with her 5 siblings: Emily, Genevieve, Marilyn, Albert J, and James. She met the love of her life, Dennis James Light, while in elementary school, was voted Norway's Sweet Corn Queen in the summer of 1947, and graduated from Norway High School in 1948. Donald “Gene” Eugene Vandivier
Donald “Gene” Eugene Vandivier, 89, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away April 14, 2024 at his home. Gene was born on November 11, 1934, to Willis and Mary (Gordon) Vandivier in Belle Plaine. He attended Belle Plaine High School. Enlisting into the U.S. Navy at a young age, Gene spent over 20 years proudly serving his country before retiring in 1972. Byron and Sharon (Williams) Holst
Please join us for a memorial service to celebrate the lives of Byron and Sharon (Williams) Holst. We will gather together on May 18, 2024 at 10:00 am at Oak Hill Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Iowa to honor their memory. A luncheon will be served at Turner Hall in Keystone following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the South Benton County Food Pantry in Belle Plaine, Iowa. 
Allen Duane Hamann
Allen Duane Hamann, age 77, passed into eternal life and peace on Monday, April 22, 2024 at his home in Cedar Rapids. Allen was born on April 11, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Harlan and Lois Hamann. Al grew up on their family farm in Keystone, and after graduating from the last senior class of Keystone High School, Al joined the Navy. He served in the Vietnam War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal as well as a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Waneta Mae Lint
Waneta Mae Lint, age 90, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at her Garrison home with her family by her side.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, April, 30, 2024 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Garrison, with Rev Adam Baumann officiating. Interment will be held at the Garrison Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until service time at the church on Tuesday. Ethelyn "Mozelle" Davis
Ethelyn "Mozelle" Davis, 98, passed away August 22, 2023, near her family, in Mercer Island, WA. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton. Officiant will be Rev. Roger Grandia from Westminster Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids. Inurnment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton.Mozelle was born October 11, 1924, in Pike, TX, the daughter of Merrell and Minnie (Freeman) Curtis.
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Linda Rouse
Linda Rouse, 77, of VInton, was lovingly surrounded by family when she passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Virginia Gay Hospital, Vinton, following a short illness. Per Linda’s wishes, there will be no services. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is serving the family.Linda was born January 7, 1947 in Vinton, the daughter of Russell and Irene (Conklin) Cashman. Ernest “Ernie” D. Riggle
Ernest “Ernie” D. Riggle, 86, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Virginia Gay Hospital, Vinton, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Prairie Creek Christian Church, Vinton, with Pastor Randy Nash officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.
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