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Obituaries
Dave Duncklee
The Northeast Iowa community mourns the loss of Dave Duncklee, 84, who passed away peacefully in a Florida hospital following a significant brain bleed. His high school sweetheart, Cheryl, was by his side for 62 years. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.A beloved educator, Mr. Duncklee dedicated 32 years to inspiring young minds as a Physics and Chemistry teacher at Waukon Senior High School (1965-1997). Sharon J. Phillips
Sharon J. Phillips, 84, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Vinton Lutheran Home, where she had been a resident for the past two years. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 9:00 until 10:15 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 AM with Rev. Stephen Preus officiating. Interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton.
Eugene Joseph Youngblut
Eugene Joseph Youngblut, 56 years old, of rural La Porte City, Iowa, died Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home following a sudden heart attack.Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. – Tuesday, March 18, at St. Athanasius Catholic Church in Jesup, with burial at the church cemetery at a later date.Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, March 17, at the White Funeral Home, Jesup, where there will be a parish rosary said at 3:30 p. Duane Marvin Fisher
Duane Marvin Fisher passed from this life on March 11th, 2025 following the diagnosis of a rare bone marrow cancer. Duane was born to Marvin and Doris Fisher on November 26th, 1950 in Hampton, Iowa as the eldest of eight siblings. Duane grew up on the family farm near McIntire, Iowa and graduated from Riceville High School in 1969. Duane is remembered for being a genuinely caring big brother and always looking out for his siblings. Ronald Dean Elder
Ronald Dean Elder, 86, of Chelsea, IA passed away March 12, 2025 at Virginia Gay Hospital, Vinton, IA.Ronald was born February 18, 1939 and raised in Lucas County, IA. He joined the Navy at 17 and worked his way up the ladder to become an Electronics Technician, Nuclear Technician. After his retirement from the Armed Forces, Ronald worked a wide range of careers. 
Gary Lee Behaunek
Gary Lee Behaunek, 73, of Brooklyn, IA, passed away March 11, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born November 9, 1951 to Henry and Mildred (Macek) Behaunek in Belle Plaine, IA. Growing up in Chelsea, IA he attended South Tama Community Schools. Gary lived most of his adult life in Brooklyn going to work for Manatt’s in 1973 and retiring in 2015. Beverly "Bev" Kay Crooks
Beverly "Bev" Kay Crooks, 82, of Cedar Falls, and formerly of La Porte City, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Western Home Communities. She was born on November 27, 1942, in Le Mars, IA, the daughter of Arnold and Minnie Stulc Danne. Bev graduated from Iowa State Teacher's College (UNI) in 1964 and taught in Belle Plaine, retiring in 2003 as an elementary guidance counselor. Dale Johnson
Dale Johnson, 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 11, 2025, following a short illness.Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 16, at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service in Belle Plaine from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be on Monday, March 17, at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Victor, with interment at Marengo Cemetery.
Karen L. Stickley (Mather)
Karen L. Stickley (Mather), 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by her family after a brief illness.A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2:30 PM at The Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4401 42nd Street, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a funeral service to follow. A luncheon will be held in the church basement immediately afterward. Myra Malinda (Noe) Klopping
Myra Malinda (Noe) Klopping, age 93, passed away peacefully at Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab on Sunday, March 9, 2025, with her family by her side.Visitation will be held Sunday, March 16 from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton. Funeral services will be held at the same location Monday, March 17 at 10:00 AM.
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