Obituaries
Lynn Montgomery
Lynn Montgomery, 75, passed away unexpectedly, at her home, Monday, May 26, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, June 21, at the Vinton Country Club. Van Ste... Steven Leslie Chamberlain
Steven Leslie Chamberlain, 71, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. Burial of his ashes will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton. V... Betty Merchant
Surrounded by her loving family, Betty Merchant, 92, of Garrison, passed away peacefully, at her home, on Friday, May 23, 2025. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025, at Big... Douglas Ray “Doug” Tumilty
Douglas Ray “Doug” Tumilty, age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his home in Vinton, surrounded by his loving family.Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, May... Leona Anna Marie Danker
Leona Anna Marie Danker was born March 25, 1933, in Van Horne, Iowa, the daughter of Hans and Lena (Hessenius) Petersen. She graduated from Van Horne High School in 1951. Leona was united in marriage ... Wanda Rae Sandhagen
Wanda Rae Sandhagen, 80, of Atkins, Iowa, passed away surrounded by family, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. She was born on October 22, 1944, in Oelwein, the ... 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 ... Arlene Carls (nee Lillian Arlene Tornberg)
Arlene Carls (nee Lillian Arlene Tornberg), 96, of Vinton, Iowa, passed away peacefully, on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Vinton Lutheran Home.Arlene was born July 27, 1928, in Beresford, SD, the daught... Gregory A. Hanson
Following a brief illness, Gregory A. Hanson, 68, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at UI Health Care Medical Center, Iowa City. A celebration of Greg’s life will be held 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m., S... Theodore “Ted” Usher
Theodore “Ted” Usher, 79, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab, Vinton. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 24, at Van Steenhuyse-...