Obituaries
Theresa Lorraine Snitker
Theresa Lorraine Snitker, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Highland Ridge in Williamsburg with her family by her side.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, September 21, 2023 at St. John Catholic Church in Blairstown, with Rev. Fr. Jacob Dunne as Celebrant. Interment will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown. Phyllis Clare Davis
Surrounded by her loving family, Phyllis Clare Davis, 94, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 21 at Blessed Hope Church, Vinton, with Pastor David Condry officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday at the church from 9:30 a. Mineard F. “Smitty” Smith
Mineard F. “Smitty” Smith, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, September18, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Watkins, with Rev. Fr. Jacob Dunne as Celebrant. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM Sunday, also at the church in Watkins. Ronda Lee (Burkey) Walker
“Nene” Ronda Lee (Burkey) Walker, formerly of Vinton, died peacefully in her sleep on September 14, 2023 at the St. Lukes Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. She passed peacefully while her family tackled unusually heavy and crazy traffic trying to get to her in time, however in true Ronda fashion, she slipped away quickly to save her family the additional pain of seeing her go. Catherine Ann “Kay” Daly
Catherine Ann “Kay” Daly, 91, of Bankston, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Unity Point Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.Visitation for Kay will be held from 2 to 8 p.m., Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held after 9 a. John “Jay” Cecil Frimml Jr.
John “Jay” Cecil Frimml Jr., 49, of North Liberty, formerly of Blairstown, IA passed away September 10, 2023, in Iowa City, IA.John was born September 9, 1974, in Marengo, IA to John Cecil Sr. and Susan (Newton) Frimml. He graduated from Benton High School, class of 1992. Following school, Jay enlisted in the U.S. Marines Corps. Upon return of his first service overseas, he was stationed in California where he met Kimberly Thomas. Marcia L. Sackett
On September 9th, 2023, heaven called home a remarkable woman who left an everlasting mark on her community. Marcia Lee Sackett, age 86, of Walker, Iowa, peacefully passed away at the Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa.Born on January 20, 1937, in Vinton, Iowa, Marcia was the daughter of Oscar L. and Hester (Stone) Anderson. Her early years in Vinton were but the prelude to a life filled with boundless community spirit. John Robert Rice
John Robert Rice, 87, of Dysart, passed away on August 30, 2023. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 13, from 4 to 7:00 p.m. at Overton Funeral Home in Dysart.John was born April 4, 1936, in Mesick, Mich., in the home of his grandparents. John spent most of his childhood in Mesick, graduating from Mesick High School in 1954.In 1955 he enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country for three years of active duty, and an additional five years of inactive duty. Larry L. Schieb
Larry L. Scheib went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital. A Celebration of life will be held at Radiant Church on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 11:30 AM. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. In accordance with Larry’s wishes, his body has been deeded to the Des Moines University Department of Medicine & Health Sciences. Matthew D. Zach
Matthew D. Zach, 62, of Van Horne, passed away on Sept. 5, 2023, at Winslow House Care Center. A visitation will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.Matt was born on Aug. 12, 1961, to Garfey and Kay (Schneider) Zach in Cedar Rapids where he lived for most of his life.