Obituaries
Debra Lee (Fleming) Hansen
Debra Lee (Fleming) Hansen, 71, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at Mercy One hospital in Waterloo, IA.Deb was born in Waterloo, daughter of Myrl E. and Barbara A. (Romick) Fleming. She married Dean LeRoy Hansen, April 12, 1969 in Traer, IA. Together they started their family on a farm north of Clutier, IA.Deb began her working career as a customer service representative in the parts and repair department of Sears, Robuck and Co.
Rev. Zachary “Zach” Johnson
The Rev. Zachary “Zach” Johnson, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died unexpectedly on Sept. 1, 2023, at his home in Santa Clarita, CA.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, 10:30AM, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 4420 Center Point Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA. A festive prelude will begin at 10:00. The service will be available via livestream at: facebook. Hazel Louise Barthelmes
Hazel Louise Barthelmes, 102, of Troy Mills, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion, Iowa. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Coggon, Iowa. The family will greet friends one hour prior to Mass at the church on Tuesday. Inurnment will follow at St. Eugene Grant Dick II
Eugene Grant Dick II, 85, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed from this life on October 5, 2023 after a long battle with Alheizmers.He was known as Grant to everyone who knew him. He was born August 20, 1938, in Drumwright, Oklahoma.After graduation from high school in Winfield, Kansas, he joined the U.S. Navy and served from 1957 to 1962. Robert L. "Bob" "Pedro" Campbell
Robert L. “Bob” “Pedro” Campbell, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at his home in Garrison. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel in Vinton (212 E. 6th Street), with Rev. Brian Channel officiating. Interment will be held at Garrison Cemetery. James Eugene Wicks
James Eugene Wicks, age 94, of Vinton, and formerly of Cedar Rapids and Traer, died Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Vinton Lutheran Home. Private family graveside services will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. Jim was born on June 28, 1929, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Julius and Florence Mae (Powell) Wicks. David R. Fish
David R. Fish, 73 of Belle Plaine, Iowa passed away on November 7, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospital under the care of Hospice Compassus and the Palliative Care Team.David was born on October 14, 1950, in Belle Plaine to David R. Fish Sr. and Katheryn (Boyd) Fish. He grew up in Belle Plaine, graduating with the class of 1968. He earned his bachelor’s degree from UNI in 1973 where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Tina Marie (Young) Cady
Tina Marie (Young) Cady, 55, of Shellsburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Private family services will be held. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton, is caring for Tina and her family.Tina was born October 28, 1968 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of David and Mary (Gott) Young. She graduated from Center Point High School and then attended Kirkwood Community College where she earned a degree in Graphic Arts. James C. Bottema
James C. Bottema, 76, of La Porte City, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home, in Waterloo.He was born August 18, 1947, in Marshalltown, and raised by his parents, William "Bill” and Leona Selken Bottema on the farm outside of Mount Auburn. James served honorably in both the US Marine Corps and the US Army Reserves. Wayne Marlyn Becker
Wayne Marlyn Becker, 86, of Marshalltown, formerly of Blairstown, passed at home on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday morning, November 8th at 11:00 am at St. John Catholic Church, with Rev. Jacob Dunne as Celebrant. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM, also at the church. Arrangements are with Phillips Funeral Home in Blairstown.