Obituaries

July 13, 1943 – August 29, 2026 Dr. Gerald “Gerry” Gale Barker, 83, of rural Anamosa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at his beloved BAR-K-R following a courageous two…

1945-2026 Kenneth Douglas Merrill, 81, of Anamosa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. Private funeral services will be held for the family. Interment will be…

1930-2026 Norman “Luke” Andrew Seeley, 95, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Pinicon Senior Living in Anamosa. A private family service will b…

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 …