Obituaries

1961-2025 David J. Cox, 63, of Fairfax, Iowa, died of complications from alcohol use disorder on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The family will host a Celebration of Life from 6 to 9 p.m. …

1945-2025 Ann Louise Levsen, 80, of Brandon, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025 at Tampa General Hospital. Ann was born on July 10, 1945 in Anamosa, Iowa, the daughter of…

1943-2025 Milton R. “Butch” Postel, 82, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on …

1957-2025 Debra Jean Tompkins, 67, of Monmouth, passed away unexpectedly August 4, 2025 at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center, Lacrosse, Wisconsin. She was born November 25, 1957, in Cl…

July 13, 1936 – August 7, 2025 Patricia Ann Lyon, 89, of rural Hale, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Pat was born on July 13, 19…

1938-2025 Janet Engelbart, 86, died Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Pinicon Senior Living. Funeral services will be held 1:00 Saturday afternoon, August 16, 2025, at the Wayne Zion Luthera…

1952-2025 Connie Christensen, 73, died Saturday evening, August 9, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held 10:30 Thursday morning, August 14, 2025, at …

1939-2025 Calli Rose Keltner, age 86, of Anamosa passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.  Funeral services will be held 11:00, Monday…

1942-2025 Robert “Bob” Leo Walderbach, 83, of Anamosa/Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025. Born on February 9, 1942, in Anamosa, Iowa, Bob was the son of Raymon…

1950-2025 Kenneth “Ken” Marlin died Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Born June 30, 1950, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Glenn Arthur Marlin and Chloe Mae (Dooley) Marlin. Ken received his public educati…

1934-2025 Margaret Frasher-Bishop, 90, of Anamosa, died peacefully Monday, July 28, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at St. Patrick Cat…

1950-2025 Dan B. Weiler, 75, of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, August 4, 2025. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family. Dan…

1954-2025 Sharon Kay (Antons) Roller, 70, of rural Monticello died peacefully after a courageous battle of cancer on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids sur…

1930-2025 Patricia Irene (Merrigan) Archer, 94, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, Kansas. Born September 25, 1930, in Co…

1937-2025 Patricia Ann Kaiser, 88, died Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Amber Rose Memory Care, Robinson, Illinois.  Funeral Services will be held 11:00 Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the …

1930-2025 Eva “Evi” Brunner Thornton, age 95, beloved mother, grandmother, friend, dancer, traveler, and hugger extraordinaire passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025. Through her deat…