Obituaries
Constance "Connie" Andrews
Constance "Connie" Andrews, 76, formerly of LaPorte City passed away in LeRoy, MN on Friday, August 19, 2022 at her home. She is now dancing in the sky and singing with the angels.Constance, a 2x breast cancer survivor, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a year ago. Although she gave it her super hero fight, this one proved to be tougher than she is. James Robert Bex
James Robert Bex, 76, went home peacefully to his heavenly father on August 12, 2022, with his wife Joan and children at his side.Jim was born November 21, 1945, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Robert and Maxine (Rouse) Bex.On January 22, 1973, Jim was united in marriage with Joan Segebarth.Jim worked at Northwestern Bell, retiring from QWest with 40 years of service. John J. Lacey Sr.
John J. Lacey Sr., 85, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at Hospice of Mercy in Hiawatha, with his family by his side.A scripture service will be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton, followed by visitation until 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, August 26, 2022 at St. Diane Marie Wheeler
Diane Marie Wheeler, 68 of Keystone, passed away after a three year battle with Melanoma Skin Cancer, on August 18, 2022 at her family’s farm in Watkins. Diane was born on November 24, 1953 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Joyce (DeKlotz) Wheeler. She was the fourth oldest of nine children. After graduating in 1972, from Benton Community, she received a degree from the University of Arkansas. Karen M. Peshel
Karen M. Peshel, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, at her home. A visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the funeral home. Per the family’s wishes, the casket will remain closed for visitation and service. Dana Lynn Tow
Dana Lynn Tow, age 66 of Atkins, IA, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, August 13, 2022. His wife, Linda, was at his side. Dana was born July 16, 1956 in Minneapolis, MN to Rodney and Janice Tow. He spent the first half of his childhood in Minnetonka and the latter half in Marine on St. Croix, MN. He graduated Stillwater High School in 1974. Carrol Ann Stark
Carrol Ann Stark went to see her Lord Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Per mom’s wishes, there will be a private family funeral at a later date. Carrol was born on July 28, 1935 to Frank and Grace Brecht. She was the youngest of five children. She was born and raised in Norway, Iowa. She attended Norway School and graduated in 1953. She was a cheerleader at NHS, played the piano and competed in a music recital. Charles Edwin Breden Jr.
Charles Edwin Breden Jr, 74, joined his parents on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 6:11 pm at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born on July 17, 1948, in Carrollton, IL the son of the late Charles E. and Millie (Vrla) Breden Sr.Charles served his country in the United States Air Force and Reserves for 24 years. He worked for Hogan Trucking as a truck driver for 11 years in which he enjoyed seeing the country. Cora Ann (Brokaw) Pillard
Cora Ann (Brokaw) Pillard, 85, of Prairieburg, Iowa, passed away from cancer on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Cora’s life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at the Central City American Legion Hall - Wapsi Post 421, located at 6 Central City Road in Central City, Iowa. Richard Ronald Holst
Richard Ronald Holst, 78, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at the Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer.Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church, Dysart. Visitation will be 4:00–7:00 p.m. Friday, August 19, 2022 at the church. Burial will be in the Dysart Cemetery, Dysart.Richard was born in the Vinton Hospital on June 28, 1944, the son of Harry and Angeline (Wieben) Holst.