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Obituaries
James Arthur Billings
James Arthur Billings was born on June 15, 1937, in Omaha, NE the son of Arthur Louis and Helen Marie (Brueggemann) Billings. On October 26, 1984, he married Peggy Mehrhoff. A great portion of Jim’s life was spent running his two printing businesses Bye and Bye in Holstein, IA and Green Tree Graphics in Vinton, IA alongside his wife. Linda Van Steenhuyse McDevitt
Linda Van Steenhuyse McDevitt, age 84, of Rochester MN, passed away on Friday, July 18th, 2025. Linda was born to Frank and Morine (Pickart) Van Steenhuyse on September 22, 1940 in Blairstown, IA. She graduated from Blairstown High School, Mount Mercy College and John Carroll University. Linda married George Michael Paul McDevitt, September 6, 1969 in Simpson, MN.
William Bart Flickinger
William Bart Flickinger, 85, died Friday, July 25, 2025 at Keystone Care Center in Keystone, IA.Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the Garrison Cemetery, A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow at the Garrison Fire Station, 205 N. Sycamore in Garrison.Bart was born the son of W. T. "Bill" and Madge (Hildebrant) Flickinger on August 14, 1939. Alicia Elizabeth Schmitz
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Alicia Elizabeth Schmitz, who departed on July 17, 2025, in Urbana, Iowa, at the age of 43. Born on January 28, 1982, in Iowa, Alicia was a free spirit who embraced life with a deep passion. While Alicia's time with us was far too short, she will remain forever etched in our hearts.Alicia is survived by her loving mother, Christine; her sister, Alexa; children, Jonathan, Jenny, and Logan.
Carma Sue (Mortland) Reiss
Carma Sue (Mortland) Reiss, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the Hiawatha Care Center.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, August 2, 2025 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Van Horne, with Rev. David Lingard officiating. Interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM, Friday, at the St. 
Barry Leonard Holst
Barry Leonard Holst, 58, died Saturday, July 19, 2025, at University Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City from complications of injuries suffered in an automobile accident on July 4th.A visitation will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 29, 2025. At the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton. A memorial service will follow at 6:00 PM, also at the funeral home. George W Martin
1 / 1George W Martin, born on September 6, 1938 (86), in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was sent to his eternal home on July 21, 2025, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Clara, sister Rita Snow, brothers Raphael Martin and John Martin, and daughter Mary Gase. George is survived and missed by his wife of 61 years, Sandra (Broz); and his eight children, Connie (Brad) Wisnousky, Don (Cari) Martin, Dean (Carole) Martin, Michelle (Gary) Zaugg, Renee (Chad) Reedich, Matthew (Susan) Martin, Amanda Martin, John (Ashley) Martin. Patricia “Pinky” (Jermyn) Von Ahsen
Patricia “Pinky” (Jermyn) Von Ahsen passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at the Keystone Care Center, with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall with Pastor Steven Rempfer officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.
Amber Franklyn Littrel
Amber Franklyn Littrel, 23, of Van Horne, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital. Friends may visit with the family from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Teahen Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial: Norway Cemetery, Norway.Amber is survived by her mother, Donna Jenkins; brothers, Anthony Littrel Jr. Mark Wessling
M96ark Wessling, 78, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at UI Healthcare Medical Center, Iowa City. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 1, 2025, at St. Patrick and St. Paul Cemetery, Watkins. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is caring for Mark and his family.Mark was born September 24, 1946, in , the son of Joseph and Lillian (Kimm) Wessling.
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