Obituaries
Eldora Rose Seegers
Eldora Rose Seegers, 95, of Marion, Iowa, died on March 1, 2023, at Meth-Wick Care Facility due to colon cancer. Per her wishes, she has been cremated. A private burial will take place for the family to reunite Eldora with Merv.Eldora, daughter of Henry and Wilhelmina (Stumme) Lobeck was born April 1, 1927, in rural Readlyn, Iowa. She was one of nine children raised on the family farm. Douglas William “Doug” Welter
Douglas William “Doug” Welter, 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.Graveside services will be held at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Waterloo at a later date.Doug was born April 29, 1957 in Waterloo, the son of Vincent and Ann (McDermott) Welter. He graduated from Waterloo Columbus High School with the class of 1976.
Erik Studer
The Studer and Stodola families sorrowfully announce the passing of their son, fiancé, brother, and uncle, Erik Studer. Erik, 26, died on Wednesday, March 1. Erik was born on June 28, 1996, in Des Moines to Dean and Christine Studer. He grew up and lived in Vinton, Iowa. We had hoped Erik would spend many more years with us as an uncle, brother, son, and husband. Linda Jean Thimsen
Linda Jean Thimsen, 74, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on March 4 at 3003 Cedar River Ct., Cedar Rapids, IA 52411, from 1 to 4 p.m.Linda is survived by her brother, Harold Murtha (Barb); children, Holly Thimsen and Eric Arp (Brooke); grandchildren, Davion, Daijah, Elle, Brady and Carly; as well as many friends and family. Dora Jean Gordon
Dora Jean Gordon, 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at ABCM Rehabilitation in Independence.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday March 4, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton with Rev. Stephen Preus officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Friday at Phillips Family Center (605 2nd Ave) in Vinton. Vernon Leon Hagen
Vernon Leon Hagen, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Windsor Manor in Vinton.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton with Rev. Steven Rempfer officiating. Interment will be held at St. John Cemetery in Newhall. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Robert John Stark
Robert John Stark, 89, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m., Friday March 10, 2023, St. Patrick Catholic Church by Rev. Dennis Miller and Rev. Jim Brockman. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Stark Settlement. A Vigil Service held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Teahen Funeral Home, where friends may visit with the family following from 4 p. Thomas Charles Coder
Thomas Charles Coder, 81, died Friday, February 24, 2023 from natural causes. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton with Pastor Brian Reeves officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, March 3, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.Tom was born December 1, 1941 in Anamosa, the son of John and Berneice (Sharpless) Coder. Cornelius "Wilbur" Engelke
Cornelius "Wilbur" Engelkes, or affectionately known as Connie, Whip, Corny, big papa or coach, was born on July 18, 1925, in Parkersburg, Iowa, to his parents Cornelius William & Clara (Smit) Engelkes. Wilbur attended school in Parkersburg, where he graduated high school. He went on to further his education at Nebraska Wesleyan and obtained his master's degree from the University of Wyoming and NE Missouri State University. Shirley Ann (Light) Schmuecker
Shirley Ann Schmuecker, 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Ann was born on April 2, 1935, in Newhall, Iowa, to Robert and Anna Becker Light. She graduated from Newhall, Iowa High School and went on to work her way through college, earning a teaching degree from the University of Iowa. She married Tom Schmuecker in 1959 in Iowa.