In memoriam January 2020
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IN MEMORIAM
Adams - Boike
In Memoriam John H. Adams
PICTURE TRIBUTES
Adams - Boike
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Bonney - Cook
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Coonrad - Fliss
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Folkers - Hansen
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Hanson - Holman
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Hoppenworth - Knief
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Koop - Lugg
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Luxon - Nielsen
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Norris - Ross
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Rottinghaus - Starbeck
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Stealy - White
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Whitmer - Zanders
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WATERLOO June 19, 1972 - Nov. 13, 2019
Marlys L. Austin
WATERLOO May 11, 1934 - Nov. 29, 2019
Sandra “Sandi” Bedard
Lee Edwin Bertholf
Tymi A. Burkett Alexander
Gary Baethke
Leslie M. Beebe
Rex Bingaman
WATERLOO Feb. 27, 1962 - Dec. 17, 2019
HUDSON Died Nov. 13, 2019
WATERLOO Died Nov. 2, 2019
WATERLOO Jan. 27, 1957 - Nov. 26, 2019
WAVERLY Oct. 23, 1971 - Nov. 13, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Oct. 2, 1940 - Nov. 19, 2019
Helen Bartels
Carl W. Belz
Norma I. Bird
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Joe D. Andersen
INDEPENDENCE March 19, 1954 - Nov. 4, 2019
DENVER Died Nov. 4, 2019
CEDAR FALLS July 2, 1934 - Nov. 14, 2019
WATERLOO Feb. 18, 1931 - Dec. 9, 2019
Richard Aschenbrenner
Keith Baskins
Marvin D. Berends
Greta Boike
ABOUT THIS SECTION In Memoriam started in July 2019 and publishes six times a year. The section honors the memories of the community members we’ve lost during the prior twomonth period. This edition includes those whose obituary appeared between November 4 and December 29.
WATERLOO Feb. 13, 1939 - Nov. 27, 2019
HUDSON Aug. 7, 1927 - Dec. 18, 2019
CEDAR FALLS March 30, 1950 - Nov. 29, 2019
WATERLOO Died Dec. 12, 2019
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Bonney - Cook
Scott Bonney
ANKENY Jan. 29, 1957 - Dec. 25, 2019
Sharon Briner
WAVERLY Died Nov. 6, 2019
Gloria Bruns
TRIPOLI June 17, 1935 - Nov. 28, 2019
Joshua Robert Buchholz
Leo D. Campbell CEDAR FALLS Died Dec. 22, 2019
CEDAR FALLS May 30, 1945 - Nov. 29, 2019
Ronald D. Bonzer
William J. “Bill” Britt
Wilma Rose Brustkern
Diane Buhr
Harvey Carolus
Rose Mary “Rosie” Frisch Christensen
PLAINFIELD May 1, 1945 - Nov. 10, 2019
DELHI Jan. 12, 1925 - Nov. 20, 2019
Todd Brekke
Duane Bruening
WATERLOO Died Nov. 7, 2019
Darlene M. Briddle
FAIRBANK July 21, 1925 - Dec. 9, 2019
PARKERSBURG Aug. 31, 1996 - Nov. 14, 2019
WATERLOO Died Dec. 3, 2019
SUMNER Feb. 22, 1948 - Dec. 12, 2019
WAVERLY Dec. 28, 1922 - Nov. 28, 2019
Rosemary Bryant
Ida E. Bullock
Jean E. Cawelti
Richard Christensen
CEDAR FALLS July 9, 1931 - Nov. 20, 2019
Sandra S. Clark
DECORAH Died Nov. 3, 2019
OTTUMWA Nov. 22, 1940 - Nov. 27, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Oct. 15, 1926 - Nov. 14, 2019
CEDAR FALLS June 30, 1923 - Dec. 21, 2019
DUNKERTON March 11, 1945 - Nov. 14, 2019
Christine “Chris” Bruns
Laura S. Bucholtz
Donna J. Camarata
Marlys (Flanders) Chapman
May 10, 1934 - Nov. 10, 2019
DIKE Sept. 12, 1966 - Nov. 27, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Oct. 11, 1921 - Dec. 8, 2019
WATERLOO May 22, 1963 - 2019
WATERLOO Nov. 29, 1932 - Nov. 28, 2019
Marlys E. (Oleson) Cook
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IN MEMORIAM
Coonrad - Fliss
Frank Coonrad
Bettye Crupper
Eric L. Davis
Evelyn A. Diekman
Gloria Dunkelberger
Roseann J. Farkas
TRAER July 4, 1940 - Nov. 3, 2019
IOWA FALLS Aug. 3, 1928 - Nov. 15, 2019
WATERLOO July 28, 1955 - Dec. 12, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Aug. 30, 1928 - Nov. 26, 2019
LA PORTE CITY Nov. 13, 1932 - Dec. 6, 2019
WATERLOO Dec. 15, 1928 - Nov. 22, 2019
Richard Corwin
Jim Cusick
Kenneth W. DeBerg
Brice Dix
Patricia M. “Patty” Eastman
Yvonne M. Faust
NEW HARTFORD July 5, 1943 - Dec. 12, 2019
WINTHROP Died Nov. 18, 2019
GRUNDY CENTER Jan. 3, 1941 - Nov. 3, 2019
RAYMOND Aug. 23, 1975 - Nov. 2, 2019
Ruby Jeanne Cowell
Alexander Darragh
Mary H. (Frost) Delagardelle
Barbara Doughty
LA PORTE CITY March 26, 1935 - Dec. 19, 2019
WATERLOO Oct. 27, 1941 - Nov. 6, 2019
Keith K. Crowley
Bonnie “Missy” Davis
WATERLOO May 16, 1926 - Nov. 1, 2019
DIKE Dec. 5, 1947 - Dec. 1, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Sept. 16, 1924 - Nov. 9, 2019
Vincent A. “Vince” Demuth WATERLOO Died Dec. 23, 2019
HUDSON June 30, 1931 - Dec. 22, 2019
Alvin “Al” G. Dunkelberger
LA PORTE CITY May 6, 1947 - Nov. 15, 2019
JANESVILLE Aug. 29, 1957 - Dec. 2, 2019
Courtney Dawn Elsbernd
WATERLOO Jan. 12, 1930 - Dec. 5, 2019
Janelle Ferguson
WATERLOO Died Nov. 10, 2019
CEDAR FALLS March 3, 1932 - Nov. 29, 2019
Marjorie Fairbanks
Norbert J. Fliss
SUMNER May 5, 1922 - Nov. 30, 2019
WATERLOO Nov. 4, 1941 - Nov. 8, 2019
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Folkers - Hansen
Gary L. Folkers
WATERLOO March 19, 1939 - Nov. 25, 2019
Donald Francis
EVANSDALE Nov. 12, 1937 - Dec. 21, 2019
Anne K. Geadelmann
CEDAR FALLS June 21, 1942 - Nov. 29, 2019
Curt Glessner
WATERLOO Died Nov. 13, 2019
Ronald “Ronnie” E. Green WATERLOO Nov. 7, 1948 - Dec. 10, 2019
WATERLOO May 3, 1984 - Nov. 6, 2019
Barbara M. Ford
Herbert Frisch
Lola M. Gerholdt
Dennis J. Goetz
Sylvia A. Grekoff
William N. “Bill” Halbach
Robert Griffin
Marvin J. Hansen
INDEPENDENCE Oct. 15, 1945 - Dec. 4, 2019
WATERLOO Dec. 12, 1948 - Dec. 1, 2019
RAYMOND Jan. 17, 1929 - Nov. 2, 2019
WATERLOO Dec. 8, 1944 - Nov. 15, 2019
Juanita J. Fortsch
Frank Garcia
CEDAR FALLS Dec. 6, 1924 - Dec. 19, 2019
Beth K. Haile
GRUNDY CENTER June 27, 1928 - Nov. 16, 2019
DENVER March 15, 1932 - Nov. 14, 2019
OELWEIN Oct. 10, 1928 - Dec. 6, 2019
Robert Gillen Sr.
OSAGE Dec. 1, 1935 - Dec. 6, 2019
Theresa M. Graff WATERLOO Died Nov. 18, 2019
Died Dec. 3, 2019
WATERLOO Jan. 9, 1941 - Nov. 15, 2019
David Fox
Kimberly Gary
Janice L. Glasson
Terry Allan Gray
Roberta Gutknecht
Maynard F. Hansen
OELWEIN Feb. 9, 1951 - Dec. 20, 2019
WATERLOO Aug. 30, 1966 - Nov. 4, 2019
WATERLOO Nov. 22, 1925 - Nov. 12, 2019
WATERLOO Aug. 31, 1953 - Dec. 6, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Oct. 8, 1935 - Nov. 11, 2019
WATERLOO April 16, 1927 - Nov. 13, 2019
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IN MEMORIAM
Hanson - Holman
Gloria Swanson Hanson
Karen Harper
David Helm
Baylee Hess
Betty Hills
John C. Hogan
CEDAR FALLS Oct. 8, 1927 - Nov. 9, 2019
WATERLOO March 17, 1963 - Nov. 23, 2019
CEDAR FALLS April 6, 1937 - Nov. 28, 2019
LA PORTE CITY Sept. 28, 1993 - Nov. 30, 2019
TRIPOLI Oct. 17, 1923 - Dec. 1, 2019
WINTHROP Died Nov. 25, 2019
Sidney Harberts
Dennis Hartness
Bernita Henricks
Dorothy M. Hess
Pauline I. Hillman
Julia Holiday
GRUNDY CENTER Dec. 19, 1948 - Nov. 12, 2019
WATERLOO Oct. 7, 1946 - Nov. 3, 2019
PARKERSBURG Sept. 20, 1951 - Nov. 2, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Aug. 13, 1929 - Nov. 27, 2019
EVANSDALE Feb. 21, 1938 - Dec. 16, 2019
SHELL ROCK Dec. 27, 1942 - Dec. 11, 2019
Nick A. Harding
Thomas L. Hayzlett
Miriam Herscovici
Sharon S. Heyer
Donald Hirth
Betty Hollaway
CEDAR FALLS Jan. 15, 1979 - Dec. 5, 2019
HAZLETON April 20, 1942 - Nov. 29, 2019
WATERLOO Oct. 21, 1938 - Dec. 6, 2019
WATERLOO May 15, 1950 - Dec. 12, 2019
WATERLOO Feb. 5, 1942 - Dec. 22, 2019
EVANSDALE April 8, 1931 - Nov. 10, 2019
Timothy R. Hardy
Joyce V. Held
Mary Eileen Herzog
Diana Hickman
Diana Lee Hodges
Virgil Holman
SAUK CITY, WI Died Nov. 28, 2019
MARION Died Nov. 19, 2019
INDEPENDENCE Feb. 1, 1929 - Dec. 20, 2019
WATERLOO Feb. 28, 1941 - Dec. 17, 2019
WATERLOO Jan. 13, 1956 - Nov. 15, 2019
WATERLOO Sept. 3, 1923 - Nov. 7, 2019
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Hoppenworth - Knief
Marlene Hoppenworth
WAVERLY July 28, 1933 - Dec. 4, 2019
Marilyn J. Hurlbut
CEDAR FALLS Oct. 17, 1951 - Dec. 26, 2019
Barbara K. “Bobbi” Joens WATERLOO June 26, 1941 - Nov. 17, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Oct. 5, 1953 - Dec. 22, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Dec. 21, 1951 - Nov. 13, 2019
CEDAR FALLS June 19, 1966 - Nov. 5, 2019
Penni Horning
JoAnn Ihde
Emma L. (Weis) Johnson
Mary Ann Kavalier
Douglas A. “Boomer” Kinkade
Sheridan Knapp
Margaret “Marge” Kinney
Mark S. Knief
ST. JOSEPH, MO June 7, 1959 - Nov. 17, 2019
PLAINFIELD May 7, 1940 - Nov. 10, 2019
Janice A. Hosier
Alice Fay Jacobs
CEDAR FALLS Jan. 25, 1926 - Dec. 21, 2019
ALLISON April 26, 1940 - Nov. 29, 2019
Janeen N. Huegli
Sylvia Jansen
EVANSDALE Dec. 12, 1944 - Nov. 15, 2019
PARKERSBURG July 3, 1925 - Nov. 21, 2019
Camille Ann Jungling
CEDAR FALLS Aug. 1, 1928 - Nov. 19, 2019
DYSART Oct. 26, 1928 - Nov. 24, 2019
Lawrence “Larry” Johnson
Timothy R. Kerr
CEDAR FALLS Oct. 27, 1939 - Nov. 19, 2019
Mary Ann Judd
LA PORTE CITY Died Nov. 20, 2019
HUDSON Sept. 9, 1968 - Nov. 11, 2019
Mary “Pumpkin Lady” Kiefer
WATERLOO Aug. 23, 1920 - Dec. 26, 2019
Byrna Kimberlin
WATERLOO Sept. 15, 1950 - Nov. 29, 2019
Christopher L. Kliewer
WATERLOO Died Nov. 5, 2019
WATERLOO Nov. 22, 1922 - Dec. 12, 2019
EVANSDALE Jan. 2, 1955 - Nov. 28, 2019
Charlotte A. Klein
Verlyn D. “Verl” Knief
WATERLOO Oct. 5, 1932 - Nov. 9, 2019
DENVER March 2, 1932 - Nov. 6, 2019
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IN MEMORIAM
Koop - Lugg
Meinard Koop
Vera J. McCreery Krull GRUNDY CENTER Died Nov. 9, 2019
TRIPOLI July 10, 1938 - Nov. 6, 2019
WATERLOO March 12, 1951 - Nov. 2, 2019
WATERLOO July 30, 1932 - Nov. 24, 2019
TRIPOLI Oct. 8, 1941 - Nov. 7, 2019
Dalton C. Kowalsky
Ruth Krumlinde
Beulah LaPole
Deloris I. Laube
NEW HARTFORD Dec. 20, 1936 - Nov. 19, 2019
Lloyd A. Kuker
Roger P. Latting
Dorothy P. Lemon
LaVerne Lobeck
LA PORTE CITY July 7, 1931 - Dec. 15, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Sept. 28, 1920 - Dec. 13, 2019
WATERLOO Jan. 3, 1924 - Oct. 31, 2019
WAVERLY July 14, 1929 - Dec. 19, 2019
James F. Lemons
WATERLOO March 1, 1943 - Nov. 30, 2019
Donald M. Lowe
Holly L. Kraft
Elna Kuecker
Delores Lathrop
James A. “Jim” Lawton
Steven F. Lindner
John G. Luebbers
CEDAR RAPIDS Oct. 4, 1981 - Nov. 4, 2019
TRIPOLI July 29, 1928 - Nov. 5, 2019
WATERLOO July 2, 1935 - Dec. 14, 2019
ACKLEY July 11, 1945 - Nov. 20, 2019
CLARKSVILLE Nov. 5, 1923 - Nov. 7, 2019
Kenny Kramer
Kenneth S. “Ken” Kuhlman
Joyce M. Lattimer
Lynn Michael Leitz
David Little
May 2, 1946 - Dec. 5, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Aug. 23, 1971 - Dec. 10, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Oct. 10, 1945 - Nov. 3, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Oct. 19, 1950 - Nov. 16, 2019
WATERLOO April 27, 1963 - Dec. 21, 2019
WATERLOO Died Nov. 19, 2019
SHELL ROCK Nov. 12, 1930 - Nov. 12, 2019
Glenn Lugg
CEDAR FALLS Aug. 27, 1947 - Nov. 2, 2019
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Luxon - Nielsen
Irene Deloye Luxon
Bonita S. Magruder
Judith Mathes
Lisa Miller McCready
Raymond J. Meyer Jr.
Effie Mae Montgomery
WATERLOO Jan. 28, 1922 - Dec. 3, 2019
HUDSON Dec. 28, 1941 - Nov. 17, 2019
SHELL ROCK Died Dec. 24, 2019
WATERLOO May 1, 1973 - Dec. 12, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Sept. 7, 1955 - Dec. 12, 2019
WATERLOO Aug. 15, 1936 - Dec. 13, 2019
Herbert Lewis Lynch
Randy Mangrich
Thomas P. McCarthy III
Agnes McGee
Norman C. Meyers
Kathleen Mueller
WATERLOO Died Nov. 2, 2019
WATERLOO May 21, 1953 - Dec. 11, 2019
ELDRIDGE Aug. 10, 1972 - Nov. 21, 2019
CRESCO Dec. 28, 1929 - Dec. 14, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Oct. 24, 1929 - Dec. 17, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Sept. 17, 1932 - Dec. 3, 2019
Clayton M. Lyon
Walter L. “Wally” Markham
Joseph B. “JB” McCellan
Carroll F. McTaggart INDEPENDENCE Died Dec. 3, 2019
Delores Mae Michaels
CEDAR FALLS Nov. 15, 1930 - Nov. 6, 2019
Mary L. Nelson
LA PORTE CITY May 11, 1925 - Nov. 19, 2019
Martha Ellen Marrah
Mary Ann Potter McCollom
Steven R. Mehmen
Kim A. Jordan Millard
Larry J. Nielsen
Aug. 24, 1924 - Dec. 5, 2019
WATERLOO July 7, 1946 - Nov. 14, 2019
John E. “Jonathan” Lyons WATERLOO Aug. 31, 1967 - Dec. 14, 2019
ELKADER Died Dec. 9, 2019
WATERLOO June 22, 1926 - Dec. 21, 2019
WATERLOO Jan. 16, 1936 - Dec. 6, 2019
NASHUA Dec. 14, 1946 - Nov. 6, 2019
WATERLOO Nov. 17, 1974 - Nov. 11, 2019
WATERLOO Jan. 11, 1942 - Nov. 9, 2019
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IN MEMORIAM
Norris - Ross
Carol Norris
Born Sept. 11, 1942
Joyce J. Nuss
TRIPOLI Sept. 27, 1936 - Dec. 18, 2019
Madonna T. O’Connell
LAWLER Aug. 25, 1930 - Nov. 21, 2019
Gordon “Rick” Olsson
WATERLOO Feb. 18, 1942 - Dec. 14, 2019
Keith A. Orvis
Calvin Pearson
Mark S. Poehler
WATERLOO Feb. 24, 1961 - Nov. 14, 2019
CLUTIER March 18, 1969 - Dec. 18, 2019
WAVERLY Dec. 19, 1954 - Dec. 3, 2019
Evelyn Parks Pauley
David G. Pierce
Richard “Dick” Prestemon
LA PORTE CITY Died Nov. 8, 2019
CEDAR FALLS May 13, 1936 - Nov. 16, 2019
Faye E. Paulson
Margaret Pierce
WAUKON July 13, 1933 - Nov. 24, 2019
Margaret “Marge” Ann Quirk
NEW HAMPTON Oct. 6, 1947 - Nov. 2, 2019
Daryl D. Rachuy
Bernice M. Rewerts
GRUNDY CENTER May 14, 1919 - Nov. 7, 2019
Dorothy Richards
JESUP March 17, 1943 - Nov. 19, 2019
FAIRBANK Nov. 1, 1923 - Nov. 29, 2019
REINBECK Feb. 24, 1922 - Nov. 30, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Nov. 11, 1927 - Dec. 11, 2019
Sherry Raitt
James “Jim” Ridihalgh
Died Dec. 24, 2019
EVANSDALE Jan. 2, 1947 - Dec. 10, 2019
OELWEIN Feb. 7, 1945 - Dec. 21, 2019
Gail Pearce
Kenneth W. Plaehn
Rev. Charles Quirk
Patricia M. Rasmusson
Delores Ross
GRUNDY CENTER May 20, 1943 - Dec. 21, 2019
REINBECK Dec. 10, 1923 - Dec. 27, 2019
Larry Pugh
Died Oct. 21, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Dec. 20, 1929 - Dec. 19, 2019
HOLLAND Jan. 31, 1931 - Nov. 8, 2019
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Rottinghaus - Starbeck
Alvin Frank Rottinghaus GILBERTVILLE Died Nov. 26, 2019
NEW HARTFORD Oct. 1, 1924 - Dec. 18, 2019
Grant T. Saul
WATERLOO Feb. 4, 1995 - Dec. 4, 2019
Dorothy “Dott” Schreiner WATERLOO July 19, 1928 - Nov. 29, 2019
Aug. 11, 1943 - Dec. 17, 2019
HUDSON Nov. 13, 1936 - Nov. 4, 2019
Bryce Rowell
Wayne M. Saathoff
MaryAnn Schmadeke
Shirley Schroeder
Sharon K. Slaughter
Joyce Snell
WATERLOO Died Dec. 23, 2019
Connie Rust
Peter Saathoff
Paul Shonk
Patricia J. “Pat” Smith
WATERLOO Nov. 8, 1947 - Dec. 9, 2019
CASA GRANDE, AZ July 9, 1945 - Nov. 28, 2019
SUMNER Sept. 16, 1931 - Nov. 3, 2019
INDEPENDENCE Sept. 17, 1942 - Nov. 7, 2019
WATERLOO March 5, 1937 - Nov. 7, 2019
Jack Marlowe Scott
SHELL ROCK May 20, 1939 - Dec. 19, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Nov. 19, 1950 - Nov. 30, 2019
Jean Saner
Niels A. Schmidt Died Nov. 19, 2019
CEDAR FALLS March 14, 1930 - Dec. 2, 2019
Eilene F. Smith
CLARKSVILLE Nov. 12, 1931 - Dec. 27, 2019
Raymond E. “Ray” Snyder
Beverly J. Saak
Mervin Sassmann
Leo A. Schmitt
Rev. Floyd La Vern Seth
Evelyn L. Smith
Alexander “Alex” M. Starbeck
CEDAR FALLS Died Nov. 24, 2019
DENVER July 31, 1924 - Nov. 24, 2019
LAUREL, MT March 9, 1943 - Dec. 18, 2019
TOLEDO Nov. 25, 1918 - Nov. 12, 2019
WAVERLY Jan. 6, 1935 - Nov. 17, 2019
WATERLOO May 23, 1938 - Nov. 3, 2019
CLEAR LAKE May 18, 2001 - Nov. 2, 2019
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IN MEMORIAM
Stealy - White
Delores Stealy
CEDAR FALLS July 23, 1931 - Dec. 17, 2019
George C. Stout
WATERLOO June 29, 1926 - Dec. 20, 2019
Cleveland Taylor WEST DES MOINES Died Dec. 5, 2019
Betty J. Thorpe
WATERLOO Oct. 9, 1931 - Dec. 24, 2019
Alan John Steinlage
Michele L. Tillman
Raymond D. Vaughn
Kent Webb
CEDAR FALLS Oct. 28, 1962 - Dec. 22, 2019
WATERLOO Nov. 24, 1964 - Nov. 9, 2019
IONIA Feb. 25, 1946 - Dec. 11, 2019
Claus W. Stricker
CEDAR FALLS Feb. 20, 1939 - Nov. 23, 2019
Marlan “Bud” H. Theilen NASHUA Sept. 25, 1932 - Nov. 15, 2019
NEW HARTFORD March 12, 1971 - Nov. 24, 2019
Oct. 16, 1915 - Dec. 18, 2019
Ruth Venzke
Gary Dean Webrand
Jeannetta J. Stevens
Joseph Sutula
Margaret C. “Maggie” Thein
Nov. 2, 1935 - Nov. 7, 2019
Donna Trachta
Howard Wilton Vernon Jr. CORALVILLE Died Nov. 28, 2019
Dale Wessels
CEDAR FALLS June 24, 1942 - Dec. 7, 2019
Eleanor L. Thompson
Cari Tyler
Olive Vossberg
Shirley Mae White
WATERLOO July 8, 1978 - Nov. 7, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Oct. 4, 1931 - Nov. 23, 2019
Terry A. Stone
Father Mike L. Tauke
DECORAH Nov. 7, 1944 - Dec. 23, 2019
WAVERLY Aug. 10, 1948 - Dec. 12, 2019
WATERLOO June 9, 1939 - Nov. 18, 2019
WATERLOO Dec. 1, 1925 - Dec. 13, 2019
WATERLOO April 29, 1980 - Nov. 20, 2019
PLAINFIELD Jan. 17, 1935 - Nov. 25, 2019
Died Nov. 29, 2019
CEDAR FALLS May 23, 1928 - Dec. 28, 2019
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Whitmer - Zanders
Harriette Whitmer
WATERLOO April 5, 1937 - Nov. 6, 2019
Eugene “Gene” F. Wilson WATERLOO July 19, 1933 - Dec. 2, 2019
Duane Wubbena
DUMONT Aug. 31, 1935 - Nov. 15, 2019
How to choose cremation services TJ Wilder Jr.
Etta M. Wisecup
Audrey Young
WATERLOO Aug. 23, 1957 - Dec. 2, 2019
RAYMOND March 28, 1925 - Dec. 7, 2019
CEDAR FALLS Oct. 22, 1932 - Nov. 8, 2019
Rhoda Mae Wilkinson
Lenora Witzenburg
Janie Zanders
SUMNER Oct. 13, 1923 - Nov. 8, 2019
WATERLOO Jan. 25, 1930 - Dec. 16, 2019
Steve Williams
Alfred V. Wood
April 4, 1962 - Dec. 8, 2019
WATERLOO Dec. 23, 1945 - Dec. 1, 2019
WATERLOO May 24, 1933 - Nov. 26, 2019
M
aking plans for your funeral is a tough subject. Most people would rather skip the subject or opt to have others plan their funerals. But the reality is procrastination or avoidance does not change reality. It’s also worth planning ahead because funeral costs can be a major burden on the deceased’s family. Cremation services are becoming more popular these days because of high funeral costs. They can be a cost-effective alternative to traditional burials. It is always best to take care of details in advance. Making decisions in advance about cremation services can take the burden off loved ones during a painful time. Otherwise, they will need to make tough choices while stressed and grieving. With cremation, the family doesn’t have to purchase an expensive casket. Loved ones may spend more money than they can afford in an effort to respect the memory of the deceased. But a cremation service is an affordable way to respectfully memorialize a friend or family member. The service can be a peaceful time to grieve and remember. A funeral home may have a partnership or connection with a cremation center. They may have additional services, such as grief counseling or assistance with necessary paperwork. After the cremation, you will receive an urn. You can choose to bury the urn, keep it in your home or place it in a me-
morial building. When searching for a cremation center, check with your family or friends for referrals. If you cannot get an appropriate referral, you might be able to join a cremation society. For a small fee, you will receive up-to-date information about your options and the process. Membership may also help you obtain a lower cost on cremation services. These societies will provide assistance with many details connected to the service and disposition of remains. The Internet Cremation Society and the Cremation Society of North America are sources of information about cremation societies. Once you have narrowed your choices, consider how you feel about the staff of the cremation center. You should feel comfortable asking questions. The employees should be knowledgeable, competent and pleasant. They should give you all of the details about price breakdowns, and their process of making ashes for the urn. By doing a little research and choosing wisely, you can make the process a little easier for loved ones during a difficult time. Discuss with your loved ones and family members their preference for when they pass. Talk with them and explain your own so that there will not be any misunderstandings or second-guessing after the fact. While it is not the most pleasant topic in the world, it will help ease some of the stress.
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In Memoriam
Text Tributes Marion J. Ackerman
WATERLOO May 14, 1920 - Nov. 18, 2019
Kenneth D. Adams WELLSBURG Died Nov. 16, 2019
Harold “Andy” Duane Anderson PARKERSBURG Died Dec. 16, 2019
Robert “Bob” Bader PROTIVIN Died Dec. 25, 2019
Jerry Beal
WASHBURN Died Dec. 15, 2019
Arthur “Art” Beem GRUNDY CENTER Died Nov. 21, 2019
Steven Brown
March 2, 1956 Dec. 10, 2019
Philbert K. Burnett WATERLOO Died Oct. 28, 2019
Robert Cooley
WATERLOO Died Nov. 12, 2019
Luis “Louie” E. Cox PARKERSBURG Died Oct. 7, 2019
Betty Ann DeGroote PARKERSBURG Died Nov. 28, 2019
Carol J. Eicke
CEDAR FALLS Died Dec. 14, 2019
Darlene Rae Fairbanks WATERLOO Died Dec. 13, 2019
Mark W. Fairbanks WATERLOO Died Dec. 13, 2019
Harriet J. Fisk
WATERLOO Died Dec. 23, 2019
Glenna Rae Foutch REINBECK Died Nov. 10, 2019
Millie (Vrzak) Galligan NEW HAMPTON Died Dec. 21, 2019
Troy Scott Grovo JANESVILLE Died Nov. 20, 2019
Danielle Nichol “Dani” Hagberg CEDAR FALLS Died Oct. 27, 2019
Melvin J. Henkes CRESCO Died Dec. 25, 2019
Dorothy Ann Henson EVANSDALE Died Nov. 23, 2019
Mary L. Hewitt
ALLISON Died Nov. 21, 2019
John G. Hosmer INDEPENDENCE Died Dec. 16, 2019
June V. Jacobs
CEDAR FALLS Died Dec. 18, 2019
Patricia Lynne “Pat” Jensen
WATERLOO Died Nov. 26, 2019
Fannie D. Johnson SUMNER Died Dec. 7, 2019
Richard Jones
Floyd Kenneth Nielsen
Roger Dean Sage
Marjorie J. Soules
Dianne F. Oltrogge
Rosie Lee Sanders
Martin F. “Marty” Stallman Jr.
CEDAR FALLS Died Nov. 29, 2019
READLYN Sept. 27, 1925 - Nov. 7, 2019
Evelyn Ritchey Ostendorf
WATERLOO Died Nov. 4, 2019
CEDAR FALLS April 13, 1941 - Nov. 22, 2019
Darryl Edwin Kasemeier
Pamela “Pam” Pauley
SUMNER Died Dec. 19, 2019
Charles August Krumwiede CHARLES CITY Died Dec. 1, 2019
Betty M. Landau WATERLOO Died Dec. 1, 2019
Sandra Kay Lebeck CLARKSVILLE Died Nov. 27, 2019
Mae McKinley
Died Dec. 16, 2019
Vada Mowatt
WATERLOO Aug. 28, 1923 - Dec. 12, 2019
Larry Dean Mulder REINBECK Died Nov. 13, 2019
Thomas Allen “Tom” Necas Sr. CRESCO Died Nov. 19, 2019
WATERLOO March 7, 1946 - Nov. 8, 2019
Annette Julia (Kapler) Polashek CRESCO Died Dec. 22, 2019
Betty B. Pose
NEW HAMPTON Died Nov. 23, 2019
Betty Goldene Pott PARKERSBURG Died Nov. 12, 2019
Raymond J. Prohaska
DUMONT Died Dec. 12, 2019
WATERLOO Died Dec. 28, 2019
Steven M. Schindler CEDAR FALLS Died Nov. 15, 2019
Norma Schlichting WATERLOO Died Dec. 2, 2019
Esther June Boomgarden Schmidt ALLISON Died Nov. 5, 2019
Joshua Schmitt
WINTHROP Died Nov. 28, 2019
Arthur Sessler
PARKERSBURG Died Nov. 20, 2019
Scott & Linda Garbes Sickman
CLEAR LAKE Died Nov. 30, 2019
WATERLOO Died Nov. 1, 2019, Oct. 29, 2019
George E. “Gene” Richard
Carol M. Smith
VALRICO, FL Died Nov. 27, 2019
LaVonne J. Roth WATERLOO Died Nov. 2, 2019
Ronald W. Rowe Sr. WATERLOO Died Dec. 16, 2019
JESUP Died Nov. 3, 2019
Deanna Smith
IOWA FALLS Died Nov. 2, 2019
Georgiana “Georgia” Lea Smith NEW HARTFORD Died Dec. 24, 2019
STANLEY Died Dec. 23, 2019
WATERLOO Died Dec. 21, 2019
Louise M. Stansbery NEW HAMPTON Died Dec. 3, 2019
Raydell S. Talbert WATERLOO Died Nov. 16, 2019
Constance L. “Connie” Thompson WATERLOO Died Dec. 24, 2019
Stanley Tow
DYSART Died Dec. 13, 2019
Theodora Trovas (Polizoni) Died Nov. 5, 2019
Lucille C. Whitney WAVERLY Died Nov. 3, 2019
Sena June Rieman Wiebke ALLISON Died Dec. 8, 2019
Kent Dale Winterberg IOWA FALLS Died Nov. 19, 2019
William H. “Bill” Wohlers CHARLES CITY Died Nov. 22, 2019
Becoming an organ donor
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hen you make a commitment to donate healthy organs or tissue at the time of your death, you positively impact the lives of others. When planning your legacy, it’s easy to have your loved ones at the forefront of your mind, but a simple registration could influence the life of a stranger. According to the United States Department of Health & Human Services, there are two ways to sign up to be an organ donor. From the comfort of your home, visit their website and fill out a simple form. If you would rather complete the process with a representative, the experts at the local Department of Mo-
tor Vehicles can help.
How you can help Adults who are legal citizens in the United States are eligible to donate organs at the time of death, and, in some cases, during their lifetime. Of course, certain diseases may inhibit your from becoming a donor; be honest about your health conditions during registration. Some things that may prevent someone from applying are an HIV infection, cancer or a systemic infection. Keep in mind that organs that aren’t affected from these diseases may qualify, so visit a representative to discuss your options.
Talking with family Make sure to discuss your wishes with your family. Conversations regarding death are never easy. You should approach the subject with sensitivity by discussing the benefits that registration offers to others.
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Prepare for your funeral P
lanning your funeral doesn’t have to wait until sudden sickness sets in. Many people, in fact, start planning their funerals decades in advance. A little work ahead of time can help lessen the financial burden that can accompany a funeral. Being prepared can also take stress off family members who will be left without you to coordinate funeral arrangements. If you already have everything pre-planned, more time can be spent celebrating your life instead of taking care of details that can be completed in advance.
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ou might think your job ends once you prepare a solid plan for your estate. Don’t forget to periodically review your legal documentation to reflect these major life events.
A General Review Even if you don’t experience a life-changing moment, there is still plenty of cause to review your plan. One of the big reasons is due to changes in laws, regarding estate and gift-tax codes. These expensive alterations can have serious consequences on the recipients of your estate. Your local government could also shuffle its probate code, trust law and laws of descent and distribution, affecting your plan.
How to Plan Before you can plan your funeral effectively, you should decide exactly how you want the day to unfold. Sit down with a local funeral director to discuss options spanning burial, cremation, cost and contracts. The National Funeral Directors Association is one of the most reputable organizations within the industry and can provide you with a comprehensive list of certified local directors who will surely be ready to help you plan your funeral.
Life Events that Require Review Once you have a legally binding estate plan, life events can occur which require mediation and updates to your plan. These are a few reasons your documents could need a tune-up: • A marriage or divorce; • The birth or adoption of a new child or grandchild; • Borrowing a significant amount of money or large increases or decreases in the value of your assets; or • Alterations in federal or state laws regarding taxes and investments. It can be difficult to realize which local and state laws are impacting your legacy. That’s why hiring the help of a professional to manage your estate plan is key. They can easily spot red flags that negatively impact their clients’ wishes and offer advice accordingly.
Ask the Right Questions What services and products can your local funeral home provide? How much do they charge and how much have their rates increased over the past 10 years? Do they offer any satisfaction guarantee? Asking the right questions while pre-planning your funeral can offer family members peace of mind and ensure a meaningful end-of-life event.
How Often You Should Review
Get it in Writing Any credible funeral director will provide you with a written contract that explains both sides’ rights and obligations. You’ll want to make sure a few critical details are included in the contract. Among them: • How much money will you deposit before the funeral?
Review your estate plan regularly
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• Is your cost locked in with today’s pricing or is there a chance it could increase? Make sure to get this and all contingencies on paper.
Also protect yourself and money with some sort of opt-out clause in the case of an emergency or funeral home going out of business. — Green Shoot Media
For those who have a large investment portfolio or acquire assets regularly, special care is recommended to keep a close eye on your value. Check with your local financial and estate professionals to ensure your plan is in order. Under certain circumstances, they may recommend reviewing your legal documents on a more regular basis. — Green Shoot Media
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