Obituaries
Mardell Johnson
Mardell Johnson, 86, died at home on Saturday, July 1, 2023, surrounded by her husband and children.A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, at First Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine, where the family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine. Memorials may be made in Mardell’s name to the Belle Plaine Ambulance or the First Lutherans Women in Mission. Brittany Lynn Becker
Brittany Lynn Becker, 29, earned her “Angel Wings” Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 11 at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton, with Rev. Brian Channel officiating. Friends may visit with the family prior to the service, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton. Patricia A. "Pat" Heidt
Patricia A. "Pat" Heidt, 95, of Independence, formerly of Waterloo, died Friday, June 23, 2023, at ABCM Rehabilitation Center in Independence.She was born March 21, 1928, in Waterloo, daughter of Archie and Anna Olson Linde. She graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1946 and obtained a bachelors degree in education from Iowa State Teachers College (UNI). Denmen “Denny” Hennings
Denmen “Denny” Hennings, 88, of Vinton, formerly of Dysart, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the Vinton Lutheran Home. Private family services will be held. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is caring for Denny and his family.Denny was born June 7, 1935 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Lloyd and Helen (Jordt) Hennings. He attended school in Keystone, graduating in 1953. Shaun M Hesson
"Death is a part of life. It's the part that reminds us to live fully and appreciate every breath, every heartbeat, every moment." - Charles BukowskiA Celebration of Life will be held in loving memory of Shaun Hesson, Shaun was born August 18, 1980 and passed away on December 31, 2022The Celebration will be held on July 29, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p. Karen (Kramer) Schaub
Karen (Kramer) Schaub of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on June 22, 2023.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with Pastor Michael Erickson officiating. A private inurnment will be held at a later date at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Blairstown, Iowa. A visitation will be 4 to 6 p. Mary Irene Beals
Mary Irene Beals, 100, of LaPorte City, Iowa, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at LaPorte Specialty Care in LaPorte City.Mary was born on February 3, 1923, the daughter of Ernest and Pearl (White) Williams in Argenta, Illinois. She grew up in Illinois, later receiving her GED. On January 6, 1947, Mary was united in marriage to John Glen Beals in Decatur, IL. Wayne Keith Johnson
Wayne Keith Johnson, 80 of Blairstown died on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Colonial Manor, Amana. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, Blairstown by Pastor Jeff Schanbacher. Friends may visit with the family on Monday at the church from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Tuesday after 9:30 a.m. Burial will be held at a later date at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown. Rozella Ilene (Miller) Belfield
Rozella Ilene (Miller) Belfield, age 95, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Heritage Specialty Care in Cedar Rapids.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 23, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton, with Rev. David Lingard officiating. Interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM at the church on Friday. Donald Ray Halstead
Donald Ray Halstead, 71, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at his home. Per Don’s wishes, there will be no services. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is serving Don and his family.Don was born September 8, 1951 in Vinton, the son of George and Mae (Mills) Halstead. He attended school in Vinton, graduating in 1969.