Obituaries

1957-2026 Rosemary Jean Peck (69) met her Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus on June 20, 2026. She was born in Cedar Rapids, IA on May 15, 1957 to Robert and Norma Jean (LeClere) Peck. S…

October 2, 1942 – August 28, 2026 Ronald George “Ron” Benson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher, mentor, engineer, and lifelong learner, died at home in Maine foll…

1959-2026 Cheryl Jean Lloyd-Ryan was born December 18, 1959 in Anamosa, Iowa to the parents of Edward Glen Lloyd and Marilyn (Palmer) Lloyd. She grew up on the family farm south of Pra…

1965-2026 Rodney Schlee, 60, died Wednesday August 19, 2026, at the Mercy Hospice House, Hiawatha. Funeral services will be held 11:00 Monday morning, August 24, 2026, at the Apostolic…

1948-2026 Daniel Robert Dietiker, 77, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Dan was born on August 18, 194…

1940-2026 If you knew him well, you knew there would be humor—even in this time of sorrow. The bridge was wide enough for the hearse, although we all know Tom would have preferred the …

Robyn Sue Monk (Gronewold), 64, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, in Central City, Iowa, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Anamosa, Iowa, to Marvin …

1944-2026 World Champion Duck Caller. Outdoorsman. Entrepreneur. Friend to everyone he met.  Thomas “Pete” Clagett, 81, of Anamosa, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 4,…

Lawretta Lorraine “Tood” Busch, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 8th 2026. She showed her love in countless ways—Especially through the warmth of her kitchen a…

1932-2026 Marjorie Aileen Nettleton Mayer, 94, formerly of Cedar Rapids and Anamosa, died July 21, 2026, at Pioneer Park Care Center, Lone Tree. According to her wishes, there will be …

1927-2026 Kathryn Vona (nee: Whalen) Green, 98, of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026.   Born on August 21, 1927, to William and Vona Whalen.   Kathryn was gentle, …

1960-2026 Alan Jay Ahrendsen, age 65, of Anamosa passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026 in his home after a short battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. Alan was born on August 14, 19…

1937-2026 Carol was born Dec. 25,1937 to Glenn Aldrich and Ruby Young Aldrich. She grew up around the Monticello area and graduated from Monticello High School. From there she went  on…

1953-2026 Steven Douglas Hartwig Sr., 73, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30…

February 11, 1937 - June 25, 2026 Elmer Herman Schwers, 89, of Dubuque, died Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Luther Manor, Hillcrest in Dubuque surrounded by his children. Visitation will …

It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we announce the passing of Donna Lee Hall Evans, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world peacefully on …