Obituaries
Sidney “Sid” Lee Mabb
Sidney “Sid” Lee Mabb, 65, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away following a battle with Lung cancer, August 15, 2023 at Belle Plaine Specialty Care, Belle Plaine, while under the care of Essence of Life Hospice.Sid was a hard worker. He worked as an auto mechanic for many years operating Mabb Automotive. He later worked for Roggentien Salvage, and worked as a farm hand. Orville Glen Nitcher
Orville Glen Nitcher passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, surrounded by his family. The family will host a Celebration of Life beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at Rivers Edge Christian Church, 1247 Cedar Bend St., Waterloo, IA 50703. Military Honors provided by Waverly American Legion and Waverly Marine Corps League following the church service will be at Harlington Cemetery, 8th Avenue SW, Waverly, IA 50677.
Dale William Schluter
Dale William Schluter, 90, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11th, 2023 at Belle Plaine Specialty Care following a short illness. Dale was born in Koszta, Iowa on December 1st, 1932 to Henry William and Anna Mary (Chekal) Schluter. He enjoyed growing up on their family farm in Koszta and sharing memories of his childhood. Rodd A. Emerson
Rodd A. Emerson, age 59, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his home in Shellsburg, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, August, 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Phillips Funeral Home Vinton. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM on Thursday, also at the funeral home. Rodd was born on February 12, 1964 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Howard and Aileen (Evens) Emerson. Theron D. Gordon
Surrounded by family, Theron D. Gordon, known to most as “Gordy”, of Newhall, died Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids following a short illness. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 16 at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home in Vinton with Pastor Brian Channel officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 to 11:00 a. Jay Dean Wilson
Jay Dean Wilson was welcomed into the Wilson family on April 13, 1957. He was born in Waterloo, Iowa, the third of seven Wilson children, and raised by his loving parents, Robert Dean and Mardene (Fisher) Wilson. Jay entered his heavenly home on August 10, 2023, at the family home where he was loved and raised.Visitation for Jay will be on Saturday, August 19, 2023 beginning at 11:00 a. Gerald “Jerry” Laughridge
Gerald “Jerry” Laughridge, 63, passed Feb. 3, 2023, with loving family by his side.Jerry was preceded in death by his father and mother (Orville, Arlene); and brothers and sisters (Les, Dale, Jack, Jim, Carol). He is survived by siblings (Pat, Karen, Steve, Larry); children (Josh, Kaisha, Allyson) and grandchildren (Kaydance, Anlon, Alexya, Brynna, Camyla, Drayden, Emmalin, Elayna). Edwin John “Ed” Brecht
Edwin John “Ed” Brecht, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 5:00 PM, Monday, August 14, 2023, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Norway, with Rev. Fr. Jacob Dunne as Celebrant. Visitation will be held from 2:30 until 4:30 PM Monday, also at the church in Norway where light refreshments will be served. Ann E. Howell
Ann E. Howell, 67, of Atkins, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 14, 2023, 10:00am, at All Saints Catholic Church. A one hour visitation will be held at the church prior to the service beginning at 9:00am. Ann Elizabeth Wagner was born on May 13, 1956 in Cedar Rapids to Dr Donald and Verna (Kuncl) Wagner. Larry LeRoy Rouse, Sr.
Larry LeRoy Rouse, Sr., 81, was lovingly surrounded by family when he passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 following a short illness. Per Larry’s wishes, there will be no services. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is serving the family.Larry was born July 12, 1942 in Vinton, the son of LaVerne and Luella (Burris) Rouse. He attended school in Vinton.