Obituaries

1941-2025 Robert Charles Vacek, 83, of Wyoming, Iowa, passed away peacefully at the Clarence Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 21…

1955-2025 Allan Kula, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, on the family farm where he had lived his whole life. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 Tuesday morning, March 18, 2025, …

1939-2025 Robert Dale “Bob” Hansen (Olin), 85, passed away on March 3, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.   Bob was born on November 25, 1939, in Center Junction, Iowa, to William and Elsie …

1941-2024 Kenneth Leroy Shover, born on October 30, 1941, in Monticello, Iowa, to parents George and Berniece (Sievers) Shover, was the eldest of four siblings: Vernon (Nancy), Virgini…

1947-2025 Elizabeth Pearl McDowell, “Betty Mac” passed away January 21, 2025, at her home.  Elizabeth was the middle child born to Harold and A. Bernice (Strickell) McDowell in Rhinebe…

1941-2025 Doris Zimmerman, 83, of Anamosa, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday morning, February 17, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A celebration o…

1953-2025 Mark Rutan, 71, of Mechanicsville, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Mark William Rutan was born on June 21, 1953, in Anamosa, the son of Ted…

1951-2025 Ann E Weaver, 73, of Anamosa passed away Friday, February 21, 2025. Anna “Ann” Elizabeth Weaver loving wife and mother was born in Meriden, Connecticut on November 4th,1951. …

1950-2025 Gerald “Jerry” James Davis, 74, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home on February 11th, 2025. A life-long resident of Martelle, Jerry graduated from Anamosa Com…

1936-2025 Wayne Hall, 88, of Anamosa, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his home with family at his side. Honoring his wishes, no public services will be held. Please visit Goettsc…

1940-2025 Larry Dale Coder, 84, of Marion, Iowa, was reunited with the Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2025. A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral …

1939-2025 Bernard G. Hay, 85, of Olin, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at his home in Olin. Following his wishes, a cremation has taken place, and a private family gat…

1958-2025 Michael Vernon, 66, of Anamosa, died Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home. Graveside funeral services will take place at 11:45 am, Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Forest Chape…

1929-2025 Ruth Martha Hinz, 95, of Anamosa, IA died Monday, January 27, 2025, at the Anamosa Care Center with her family by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:3…

1954-2025 Loretta Ann Brickley, 70, of Anamosa, Iowa passed away on January 28, 2025. She was born on October 24,1954 in Marshalltown, Iowa. Loretta was best known for her dedicated se…

1953-2025 Deborah Rowley, 71, died Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Harmoney of Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday February 2, 2025 at the Anamosa American Legion Bu…