Lyle Tompkins, 69, of Clarence and formerly of Wyoming, passed away on Nov. 15, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer at St. Luke’s Hospice in Cedar Rapids.

Dwayne Ivan Shaffer, 76, of Greentop, Mo., passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at home under the care of Hospice.

Margaret “Meg” Harms, 77, of Anamosa passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids surrounded by her family. Visitation was held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at Kramer Funeral Home, 700 East Oak Street, Monticello, where a parish vigil service was…

Richard “Dick” Switzer, 89, of Anamosa died Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at the Anamosa Care Center. A private graveside service will be held for the family at a later date. Goettsch Funeral Home, Anamosa, is assisting the family and thoughts, memories and condolences may be shared with them at Go…

Jackie Gonzales, 62, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at the Jones Regional Medical Center, Anamosa, following a sudden illness.

Bertha McLane, 77, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a sudden illness.

Dale W. A. Wenndt, 84, of Oxford Junction, passed away peacefully in his home Nov. 7, 2019, surrounded by his family. Visitation was held Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence with funeral services on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 10:30 a.m. also at Chapman’s i…

Donnie Schaeffer, 82, of Wyoming, finally graduated from the “School of Hardnox” on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at his home with those he dearly loved.

Robert Roman, 61, of Anamosa, and formerly of Cresco, passed away Monday morning Oct. 21 in Iowa City. A memorial mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m., Saturday Dec. 21, 2019, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 3rd St. East, Cresco, IA 52136 with Fr. Jacob Rouse officiating. Burial will …

Kevin E. Tapken, 63, of Anamosa passed away peacefully with love of his family, Thursday evening, October 31, 2019, at his home as he wished.

Jerry P. Carstens, 79, of Wyoming passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at the Hallmark Care Center in Mount Vernon.

Beverly June (Voss) Tallman, 81, of Olin, passed into eternity on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, while under the care of the Clarence Nursing Home and Above & Beyond Hospice. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. in St. John Lutheran Church in Olin with gravesid…

Betty Jane Angus, 94, resident of Grace of Douglas, formerly of Atkinson, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Grace of Douglas Nursing Home, Douglas, Mich. 

Teresa “Terri” Jean McConaughy, 59, of Anamosa passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at her home. There will be a celebration of life in Terri’s honor on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Grace Christian Fellowship, 23456 County Road E34, Anamosa. Private family inurnmen…

Nadine E. McNamara, 94, of Anamosa, passed away peacefully Oct. 16, 2019, at the Anamosa Care Center after living a wonderful life. A mass of Christian burial took place at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Anamosa, with Rev. Nick March officiating. Burial was…

Donald Edward Starr of Wyoming passed away on Sept. 30, 2019, at Clarence Senior Living. Donald was born on Aug. 8, 1921, in Andrew to Charles M. Starr and Amanda Heneke Starr. He graduated from Oxford Junction High School in 1939. He was a 4-H club member and began a farming career with his…

Joseph Emery Legg Jr., 91, of Anamosa, passed away on Sept. 22, 2019, with wife Esther, family and friends by his side. He was born on May 22, 1928, in Buckingham Township, in Tama County, near Traer.

Betty Lou (Kehrli) Zumbach, 92, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, at Jones Regional Hospital, Anamosa, following a brief illness.

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Dorothy H. Yanda, 93, Anamosa, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Rev. Nick March officiated at a mass of Christian burial held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Anamosa. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Prair…

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On Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, Michele K. Ray was surrounded by love and support as she took her last breaths and found peace after a difficult battle with ALS. She was 66 years young.

Edith Mae Werling, 78, of Monticello, passed away Sunday night, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Monticello Nursing and Rehab Center. Visitation was held Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fry Funeral Home. Funeral services followed the next day, Sept. 11, at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Evangeli…

Lois Marie Terrell, 78, of Anamosa, passed away at home on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, after an incredibly brave battle with ovarian cancer, her loving family by her side.

Irene C. Dirks, 89, of rural Center Junction, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, at Pinicon Place Senior Living in Anamosa after complications of a fall.

Larry McCormick, 80, of Olin passed away at St. Luke’s Hospice on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019.

Lawrence Hermesch, 86, of Anamosa, went to be with our Lord Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, surrounded by his family.

Carter Louis Paustian of Anamosa was born into heaven Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Sherrie Sue Dingle passed away on Aug. 23, 2019.

Shirley G. Pickler, 75, of Anamosa, formerly of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Lucille Zimmerman passed away peacefully in her sleep in Anamosa on Aug. 8, 2019.

Kathy Lander, 68, of Anamosa, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids.

Annabelle Marsh, 89, of Anamosa, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Cedar Rapids.

Joan Postel, 83, died Friday, July 26, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids following a brief illness.

Jacki Monk, 62, of Anamosa, died unexpectedly at her home Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

Barbara Jane Denniston, 81, of Anamosa passed away on July 18, 2019, at the Anamosa Care Center.

Gloria Ann Moore Bodkin, 81, of Olin passed away at her home on July 22, 2019.

Lynn Johnson, 63, of Springville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids.

Mary Anne Stickley, 74, of Anamosa, left her earthly home Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at Hallmar Care Center in Cedar Rapids.

Robert P. Eilers, 90, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at his home from natural causes.

Harrison “Harry” Klock Lee, 88, of Olin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Janice L. Wenndt, 81, of Oxford Junction, passed away suddenly at her home June 18, 2019.

Clarence E. Brown, 87, of Wyoming, passed away at the Anamosa Care Center on June 18, 2019.

Terry Behnke, 70, died Friday, June 14, 2019, at University Hospitals, Iowa City, following a sudden illness. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Sharon A. Latare, 84, of Oxford Junction, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at the Clarence Nursing Home.

Bonnie Petersen, 82, of Martelle, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Hallmark Care Center, Mount Vernon.

Phillip Eichhorn, 75, died Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City. 

Tom Hinrichsen, 77, of Hiawatha, formerly of Anamosa and Sigourney, died Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the Hiawatha Care Center.