John Allen Pippert

OVERTON FUNERAL HOME
September 7, 2025 8:22 pm

John Allen Pippert was born on the family farm, where he lived his entire life, in Dysart, on June 24, 1951, the son of Walter and Cinderella (Sell) Pippert.

Otto Claassen

VAN STEENHUYSE-TEAHEN FUNERAL HOME
September 4, 2025 11:56 am

Otto Claassen, 91, of Van Horne, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Keystone Care Center, Keystone, following a brief illness.

Phillip Lyle Barkdoll

PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME
September 4, 2025 11:10 am

Phillip Lyle Barkdoll, 87, of Vinton, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on September 2nd, with loving family by his side throughout his last days.   His wife Linda, his angel, was his constant source of strength, comfort, and care.

Dawn Marie Ellis (Wurtele)

BROSH FUNERAL HOME
September 2, 2025 9:23 pm

Dawn Marie Ellis (Wurtele), 57, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, due to complications related to ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).She touched many people throughout her life and will be deeply missed by family and friends.

Hilbert W. Janssen

PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME
September 2, 2025 9:02 am

Hilbert W. Janssen, 96, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, and entered his final home in Heaven. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 6, 2025 at St.

Bonita "Bonnie" Joy Lankow

PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME
September 1, 2025 2:27 pm

Bonita “Bonnie” Joy Lankow, 83, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 after a brief illness.Bonnie was born on July 23, 1942 in Fergus Fall, MN to Harry & Viola Martinson.

Richard B. Kettman

VINTON TODAY
August 31, 2025 11:07 am

Richard B. Kettman, 72, of La Porte City, died Tuesday, August 26, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.He was born December 17, 1952, in Waterloo, the son of Joseph and Gertrude Delagardelle Kettman.

Marlyn W. Duncan

PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME
August 29, 2025 11:45 am

Marlyn W. Duncan, age 93, died Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Vinton Lutheran Home, following a short illness.A memorial service for Marlyn will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Vinton with Rev.

Bill Allen Thiessen

HRABAK-NEUHAUS FUNERAL SERVICE
August 28, 2025 10:20 pm

Bill Allen Thiessen, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away August 28, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a short battle with cancer.

Spencer Bruce Kimm

PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME
August 28, 2025 2:19 pm

Spencer Bruce Kimm, 30, of Blairstown, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was born on February 16, 1995, and graduated from Benton Community High School in 2013.