Obituaries
Richard (Rick) Laton
Richard (Rick) Laton, 72, of Princeton, IL, formerly of Vinton, was killed in a car accident on March 2, 2021 in Illinois.Surviving are his wife, Marsha of Princeton, IL; daughter Jennifer (Jason Chri... Marjorie Lorraine Degner
Marjorie Lorraine Degner, 93, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, at Westbrook Acres Nursing Home in Gladbrook from natural causes with her daughters by her side. Private family services will be held w... Ronnie Earl Dixon
Ronnie Earl Dixon, 61, or Roper, North Carolina and formerly of Vinton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 26, 2021 following an extended illness. Ronnie was proceeded in dea... Drusilla Ivah (Griffith) Richtsmeier
Drusilla Ivah (Griffith) Richtsmeier passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Wildwood, Florida, at the age of 96. Dru was born in Ackley, Iowa, on Feb. 15, 1925, to Charles and Sophie Griffi... Dennis Emberton
Dennis Emberton, 84, of Brandon, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, at Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Independence. Dennis was born Dec. 1, 1936, in La Porte City, the son of Ai and Florence (... Carmeletta "Connie" Irene (Covington) Lentz
Carmeletta "Connie" Irene (Covington) Lentz, 90, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, at Bickford Cottage in Marion. In agreement with Connie's wishes, cremation has taken place.... Cindy L. Wisehart
Cindy L. Wisehart, 63, of Watkins, died Friday, February 26, 2021, at UnityPoint-St. Luke's Hospital. Per Cindy's wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Iowa Cremation is in charge of arrange... Burland Lee Swanson
Burland Lee Swanson, 80, passed away peacefully Friday, February 26, 2021 at Hospice of Mercy in Hiawatha after a short battle with cancer.Visitation will be noon to 2 pm Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at V... Marjorie "Marge" Carlson
Marjorie "Marge" Carlson, 93, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, following a brief non-COVID-19 illness. A private gathering celebrating Marge's life will be held Saturday, March 6, with services at a... Lisa Ann Kofoed-Vogt
Lisa Ann Kofoed-Vogt, age 57, formerly of Vinton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her home following a months long illness.A celebration of Lisa’s life will be held at a late...