Obituaries
Howard Franklin Garton
Howard Franklin Garton, son of Keiffer G. Garton and Madge (Dunn) Garton, was born December 22, 1933 at home in Wayne County, Iowa and passed away December 5, 2021 at the age of 87 years.Howard attend... Donald A. “Don” DeKlotz
Donald A. “Don” DeKlotz, 91, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospice in Cedar Rapids.Private family services will be held with interment at Raetz Cemetery, ... Vernon “Bud” Kopecky
Vernon “Bud” Kopecky was born July 16, 1937 in Belle Plaine, IA: the son of Fred and Gladys (Pavelka) Kopecky. He graduated from Clutier High School in 1955. Bud was employed with Funks Seed Compa... Richard "Rich" Laurence Lorenzen
Richard "Rich" Laurence Lorenzen was born on Nov. 5, 1945, in Waterloo, the son of Walter and Lillian (Arp) Lorenzen. He grew up on a farm northwest of Dysart and graduated from Dysart High School. On... Carl Dean Summers
Carl Dean Summers, age 73, of Vinton, IA passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 1, 1948 in Jacksonville, IL to George and Dorothy Baker Summers. He married Sandra J... Mary Ellen (Jabens) Simnacher
Mary Ellen (Jabens) Simnacher, age 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at her home in Vinton. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Sunday, at the Phillips Funera... Billie Josephine Bland Tubaugh
Billie Josephine Bland TubaughYou soared for 97 years.Born September 6, 1924,This world you’ve filled with cheers. From the Mouth of Seneca, West VirginiaWas your early start.World War II sent ... Bernice Anita Becker
Bernice Anita Becker, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at the Vinton Lutheran Home, surrounded by LOVE. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, Dec... Gary Thomas Quinlan
Gary Thomas Quinlan, 83, formerly of Belle Plaine, IA passed away December 13, 2021 at home in Ely, IA.Gary was born October 3, 1938 in East Dubuque, IL, to Dorrance and Jean (Bishop) Quinlan. He grad... Alma Ann Pech
Alma Ann Pech, 97, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, passed away Dec. 9, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.Alma Ann Pech was born Sept. 23, 1924, to Stephen J. and Theresa (Tracy Posekany) Kozik ...