Obituaries
David J. Martin
David J. Martin, 53, of Vinton was called to rest at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids on Friday, October 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of David’s life will be held from 2:00 until 5:00 PM, Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Phillips Funeral Home (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton. Military Honors will be conducted at the funeral home at 2:30 PM by U. Jeffrey Joseph Young
Jeffrey Joseph Young went to heaven at 2:50 A.M. on Friday, October 18th, after battling cancer since September of 2020.Jeff was born to Thomas Merle Young and Helen Louise Sandquist-Young. He had two siblings, brother Daniel Young, and sister Cynthia Young-Klein. As a child, Jeff enjoyed playing with the neighborhood children, riding bikes, and doing what little boys like to do.
Frances “Frannie” Lorraine Schulte
Frances “Frannie” Lorraine Schulte, 91, of Amana, IA passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024 at Colonial Manor, Amana, IA.Frances was born Sept. 17, 1933 in Cedar Rapids, IA. She was raised there, the youngest of the “Frederick” girl’s, belonging to Sadie and James. She attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School where she graduated with the honor of never having missed a day of school. Kenneth “Kenny” Laberto Brown
Kenneth “Kenny” Laberto Brown, 81, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away October 24, 2024, at Heritage Specialty Care, Cedar Rapids, IA.Kenny was born May 21, 1943, to Orie and Emma (Hernik) Brown in Belle Plaine, IA. Growing up in Irving he attended Irving school until 9th grade and moved to rural Chelsea during high school. Kenny graduated from Belle Plaine High School, class of 1961. Darwin George Halstead
Darwin George Halstead passed away at his home in Gainesville, Texas on September 25. 2024. A graveside service will be held on November 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Bear Creek Cemetery followed by a Celebration of Life at the George G. Luckey Post 57 in Vinton. Darwin was born on December 4, 1941, in Vinton, Iowa son of George and Mae (Mills) Halstead. George “Tom” Hanna
George “Tom” Hanna, 93, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at his home in Vinton, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Tom’s life will be held at a later date. Interment with military rites will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Vinton.Tom was born on January 28, 1931, in Vinton to George Raymond and Julia Alma (Gustafson) Hanna. William “Bill” J. Barkdoll
Following a brief illness with congestive heart failure, William “Bill” J. Barkdoll, 68, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m,with a short informal ceremony at 4:00 p.m., at the Farmer’s Mercantile Hall, Garrison. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton, is caring for Bill and his family. Dean E Gorsch
Dean E Gorsch was born October 29, 1958, in Sigourney, Iowa the son of Edward Louis and Marilyn Elaine (Wyant) Gorsch. He graduated from Deep River Millersburg High School in 1977. He worked at Amana Refrigeration for many years. Dean served on the Blairstown Fire Dept., and was an EMT on the Blairstown Ambulance. He enjoyed hunting, cooking and gardening. Elaine Kay (Cress) Boddicker
Elaine Kay (Cress) Boddicker, age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Keystone Nursing Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 26, 2024, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Newhall, Iowa with Rev. Jacob Dunne as celebrant. Interment will be held at St. Patrick and St. Paul Cemetery near Watkins. Ranae Suzzanne (Secor) Griego
Ranae Suzzanne (Secor) Griego, age 73, formerly of Leander, Texas, died on October 17, 2024 at Hendrick North Hospital, Abilene, Texas. First born child of Wayne B (Ackerson) Secor and wife, Shirley Mae (Walsh) Secor. She was born July 24, 1951, at Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo, Iowa. She is survived by her devoted children, Christine (David) Gross of Brookesmith, Texas; Stephanie Winstead of Leander, Texas; David Dart of Hiawatha, Iowa; and Rachel Markland of Vinton, Iowa.