Obituaries
Arlene Carls (nee Lillian Arlene Tornberg)
Arlene Carls (nee Lillian Arlene Tornberg), 96, of Vinton, Iowa, passed away peacefully, on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Vinton Lutheran Home.Arlene was born July 27, 1928, in Beresford, SD, the daught... Gregory A. Hanson
Following a brief illness, Gregory A. Hanson, 68, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at UI Health Care Medical Center, Iowa City. A celebration of Greg’s life will be held 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m., S... Theodore “Ted” Usher
Theodore “Ted” Usher, 79, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab, Vinton. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 24, at Van Steenhuyse-... Larry Geiselhart
Larry Geiselhart age 71 of Calmar, IA passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. There will be no formal services for Larry as per his request. There will ... Kimberly “Kim” Junge
Kimberly “Kim” Junge 9/19/1960 – 5/20/2025 One of the advantages—maybe the only one—of a terminal diagnosis is that you can write your own obituary, and that’s what I’ve done. ... Leona Anna Marie Danker
Leona Anna Marie Danker was born March 25, 1933, in Van Horne, Iowa, the daughter of Hans and Lena (Hessenius) Petersen. She graduated from Van Horne High School in 1951. Leona was united in marriage ... Darcy Jane (Moran) McMains
Darcy Jane (Moran) McMains, 53, of Elberon, IA passed away May 18, 2025, surrounded by family, at her home in Elberon, IA after a courageous battle with cancer.Darcy was born February 15, 1972, to Joh... Joyce Irene (Fennern) Gahring
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Irene (Fennern) Gahring, age 84, on Sunday, May 18th, 2025.Per Joyce's request, there are no funeral services planned.Joyce was born on Ma... Sandra (Sandy) McGrath
Sandra (Sandy) McGrath was born a beautiful, eastern Iowan hard worker as Sandra Lee Etten on July 28, 1949, at John McDonald Hospital in Monticello, Iowa. The daughter of Marvin and Betty (Brignac) E... Mahlon "Duane" Christian
Mahlon "Duane" Christian, 84, from Vinton, formerly of Dysart, died on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home.He was born February 4, 1941, in La Porte City, the son of Francis and Burnetta Christian.Gro...