North tama telegraph obituaries She passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 6, 2024 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 79. Ellen passed away on April 11, 2024, at age 80 in Rogers, Arkansas. She attended Dysart-Geneseo High School and received her CNA certification from Hawkeye Community College. Kae graduated from Dysart High School in 1953 and was the class president. He was a graduate of North Tama High School Class of 1975 Traer, Iowa. A private memorial will be held at a later date in Iowa. She graduated from North Tama County Community Schools in 1977. Paul was born on August 8, 1933, in Mahaska County, the son of Lloyd and Mary (Chilchote) Price. Josie Coverdale went to be a heavenly angel on February 13, 2016, as a result of a tragic auto accident, in Bryan, Texas. Gordie worked at the Vinton Canning Factory and retired from Traer Municipal Utilities after 38 years of service. John was born April 4th, 1936, in Mesick, Michigan, in the home of his grandparents. Mason, 65, of Tucson, AZ and formerly of Traer, IA, passed away October 9, 2024, from a heart attack. Al was born February 12th, 1957 to Neal and Sylvia Himschoot in Waterloo, Iowa. She was raised and attended schools in Clutier, graduating from North Tama High School with the Class of 1983. Harold was born on January 25, 1934, in Dysart, to Harry and Mildred (Yuska) Blocker. Vivian was born on December 15, 1923, on a farm north of Traer, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Mamie (Holubar) Yuska. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 23 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home from 5:00 p. Nov 3, 2017 · Mary Elizabeth McLean, 59, of Traer, died Friday, October 27 at Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo after a battle with brain cancer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at 2:00 p. Lynda started her working career as a secretary at John Deere for two years. She worked as a Apr 26, 2024 · Lori Lynn Grant, 62, of Tama- Toledo, Iowa, passed away on March 12, 2024, at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Hospital. Elwin and Mildred fell in love and were Jan 25, 2019 · Traer- Terry L. Find the latest North Tama High School obituaries. A funeral service for Barb will be held at 3 PM on Friday, September 8 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Benjamin Baker officiating. 6th St. until time of memorial service at 10:30 a. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Mark and Wendy always had fun together, no matter what they were doing. On June 2, 1955 Duane was united in marriage to Marlene Van Egdom. Burial will be in the Dysart Cemetery. The Baumhoer family lived near Traer from 1977 to 1986. He graduated from North Tama High School in Traer in 1965. Dec 15, 2023 · Marcella Margaret Milne was born October 17, 1931, on the family farm outside of Clutier, the daughter of Frank (F. On September 25, 1946, Melvin was united in marriage to Betty Lou Novak in Cedar Rapids. Services will be held at St. Judi attended Geneseo Consolidated School until […] Aug 16, 2019 · Doris Mae Nothnagel, 98, of Waterloo, died Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. Her first job Mar 22, 2024 · Craig lost his long battle with cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City at the age of 65. Baumhoer, 68, of Lebanon, Mo. was born on March 20, 1933, in Portland, Oregon, the son of Joseph Coffey, Sr. Doug was born in Waterloo, Iowa on August 13, 1948, the son of Robert Hahn and Betty Leo Hahn. Martin graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1978 and taught at North Tama Schools in Traer for 18 years serving as a science […] Mar 21, 2025 · A. He was born on January 4, 1957, to Mar 4, 2016 · Donald J. A Public Graveside Service was held Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Buckingham Cemetery in rural Traer with Rev. Sep 20, 2024 · A wooden cross and flowers located at the intersection of South Canfield and Dubuque roads east of Raymond in Black Hawk County marks the spot of a fatal accident that took place on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. Sherry enjoyed music, going to concerts, anything outdoors, and baking. He and his siblings were raised by his paternal grandparents, Louis and Hilda Bohnstengel, after his parents were killed in a car accident in 1961. J. He was loved by all who met him. May 27, 2016. Born on June 25, 1940, in Union County, Iowa, the daughter of Theodore and Ebbie (Johnson) Bergloff, Pauline was a beacon of light in her […] Feb 23, 2018 · Mary Ellen (Wieck) Barnes, 90, died peacefully in her home February 18, 2018 surrounded by her family. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a. Paul […] Jul 13, 2023 · Larry Westfall Hennesy passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2023, after a short illness beginning with a fall a month earlier. On October 4, 1949, she married John Milne. Visitation will be held at Overton Funeral Home, 714 First St. He graduated from North Tama High School, class of 1975, in Traer, IA where he participated in wrestling and football. John attended school in rural Clutier. She was born in Traer, Iowa on May 12th,1944 to Joseph and Helen Kopriva, and lived there until she married Gordie Staveley in 1971. He was born on October 14, 1946 son of Bill and Bonnie Hite of Dysart, Iowa. He went to country school through the 8th grade and graduated from Dysart High School. Visitation will be held at the Traer Memorial Building on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 4 to 8 p. She married Henry Albert Travis on October 23, 1954 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua; he Jan 1, 2016 · William “Bill” Hansen, 73, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. John then started farming northeast of Dysart. A celebration of life ceremony will be held at Dec 13, 2024 · Gerald Alan Kopriva was born on December 18, 1949, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Alfred and Maxine (Prusha) Kopriva. m. Paul Lutheran Church in Tama with Pastor Warren Riley officiating. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in rural Mar 18, 2016 · John Joseph Docekal was born on May 6, 1916, in Clutier, the son of Joseph and Mary (Sedlacek) Docekal. She was born on November 27, 1931, to Lester and Twylah (Engel) Keese. Ronda’s family was her life. Visitation will take place on Friday, July 10, 2015, from 5:00 - 8:00 p. Sen. He served in the United […] 2 days ago · Judi Claire (McElhinney) Peluso, 77 of Land O Lakes, Florida, passed away on February 28, 2025. , Friday, December 6, at the church. Roger Alan Vorba, 66, of Santa Paula, CA, passed away on May 1, 2017 in Sylmar, CA. on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center. She worked at the Yarn Tree, sold Avon […] Feb 24, 2017 · Douglas Robert Hahn, 68, of White, Georgia, formerly of Dysart, Iowa, died February 20, 2017 in Georgia from respiratory complications. Interment will follow at St. Schaefer, 71, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Unity Point Health-Allen Memorial Hospital. Larry worked at the Iowa Workshop in Marshalltown in the redemption center for over twenty years. Karen was born the daughter of Frank and Alice ‘Briggs’ Tanner. Novak, 64, of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2014 at his home. She graduated from Traer High School. Josie was born in Jefferson, Iowa on April 18, 1977, to Judy and Larry Piltingsrud. He was the principal of Dysart Oct 4, 2021 · Martin Amil Herker was born February 1, 1956 in Mason City, IA: the son of Amil and Wilma (King) Herker, Jr. Melvin graduated from North Tama High School in 1968. with a service at North Tama High School on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 10:30 a. Private family graveside services will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. He spent his entire childhood there, graduating from high school in 1953. His […] Jun 14, 2024 · Dominga Pérez Gutiérrez, 46, of Tama, and formerly of Guatemala, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Private burial will be at the Buckingham Cemetery May 1, 2015 · Clyde “Bud” Milne, 92, passed away on April 1, 2015, at Broomfield Skilled Nursing Center in Broomfield, Colorado. Funeral Services were held at 1:30 p. in Vinton with Pastor Mike Ferguson officiating. MCALLISTER LA PORTE CITY – It has been 10 days since Union High Mary Elizabeth McLean, 59, of Traer, died Friday, October 27 at Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo after a battle with brain cancer. He is […] Jul 17, 2015 · John H. Main St. Lori spent her childhood in Oelwein, Iowa and […] Nov 17, 2023 · James Eugene Wicks, age 94, of Vinton, and formerly of Cedar Rapids and Traer, died Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Vinton Lutheran Home. She attended AIB Business College in Des Moines and Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri. Together they raised five […] Mar 8, 2022 · Kathryn Becker Dettmering, age 78, of Waverly, Iowa, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly, Iowa. She was 90 years old. He spent the next three […] Oct 18, 2024 · Verna Staveley, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away in her home in Taylorsville, Utah on October 4th, 2024. PHOTO BY RUBY F. He graduated with a degree in farm operations. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the United Presbyterian Church in Traer with Pastor Brice Hoyt officiating. 27, 1947 in Jefferson City, Mo. , Mt. John spent most of his childhood in Mesick, graduating from Mesick High […] Dec 11, 2015 · Vivian Mary Kvidera, 91, of Clutier, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer. 5, outside of Clutier and […] Feb 21, 2025 · He graduated from North Tama High School with the class of 1982. Glenn was born and raised in Dysart, Iowa. He attended Chelsea Public School and graduated with the class of 1941. Duane served as an Elder at Cedarloo Church of Christ. Luke's Hospice in Cedar Rapids. Kupka, 68, died Friday, February 26, 2016 under the care of St. Baldwin, 87, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at La Porte City Specialty Care, following a short illness. Jul 8, 2016 · Obituaries Hubert A. He was raised and attended schools in the Waterloo area. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 9:30 a. Funeral service was held Saturday, June 20, 2015 at noon at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home in Osage Beach, Missouri with internment at Lake Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Osage Beach. , […] Aug 2, 2024 · TRAER – North Tama, Traer-Clutier and Traer’s honored alumni will gather for a reunion on Friday and Saturday, August 9 and 10 during the annual Winding Stairs Festival. Pam was born on Aug. Army on January 16, 1969 and was honorably discharged on October 18, 1971. Interment was held at the Garrison Cemetery with Graveside Military Rites conducted by Geo. He married Marjorie (Buss) Wroe Dehart in 1989 and later divorced. Poppe, 75, of Waterloo, formerly of Hudson, and most recently Traer, died Thursday February 9, at Ravenwood Specialty Care in Waterloo of Cancer. He then worked as a hired man for area farmers. He then attended Marshalltown Community College. She then attended Gates Business College in Waterloo. Mary worked for the North Tama Community School District for 40 years, starting as an audio-visual technician; she also Aug 9, 2024 · Dominga Pérez Gutiérrez, 46, of Tama, and formerly of Guatemala, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Traer United Methodist Church located at 512 4th Street, Traer, IA 50675. He graduated from Osceola High School and later went to college to earn his BA and MA in education from the Sep 16, 2016 · Evelyn Clara Hansen was born on August 12, 1922, in Oneida Township, the daughter of Emil and Stella (Chaska) Yuska. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama. Ruth Adelle Clark Balfour journeyed into heaven on May 20, 2016, after a fall that lead to her death. She graduated from North Tama High School, Marshalltown Community College and the University of Northern Iowa. Roger was born in Waterloo, IA to Joseph and Norma (Handt) Vorba on December 5,1950. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. , Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, 212 E. at the Monroe United Methodist Church Aug 9, 2024 · Eleanor Maye Elliott was born on April 30, 1936, in Garrison, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Alice (Nichols) Gonnerman. […] Mar 14, 2025 · Harold F. Rosary service, and one hour prior to Mass at church on Friday. On October 8, 1940, Evelyn was united in marriage to Kenneth Hansen at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Clutier. She received her education in Traer/North Tamas Schools. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a. She died early Thursday morning December 17, 2015 in Fremont. During his working years, he farmed […] Apr 15, 2016 · Karen Kay Mannschreck, 76 of Hooper, NE. Hite, age 77 of Boston, Massachusetts passed away on February 28, 2024, in Naples, Florida following a sudden illness. The birth of twins, such as John and Gus, was a very rare occurrence among the few children born on Ellis Island. Bud was born on July 3, 1922, to Clarence Milne and Gladys (Angel) Milne of Dysart, Iowa, and graduated from Dysart High School in 1941. Ronald Lee Novak was born on August 14, 1949, in Toledo, Iowa, the son of Bernard and Doris (Novotny) Novak. His family is hosting a Celebration of Life visitation on Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the North Tama Activity Center in Traer, Iowa. She was married to Darwin D. They made their home and farmed all of their married life near Clutier until they Jul 31, 2015 · Lynda Jean Sealock was born on June 6, 1944 (D Day) in Waterloo, the daughter of Dan (Cyril) and Diane (Beasley) Vogt. 2016 from 10 to 11 a. Mike was born on June 24, 1966, in Oskaloosa, the son of Paul and Beverly Nov 17, 2017 · Reverend Monsignor Stanley J. Mabel graduated from Gladbrook High School in 1948. Visitation will be 5:00 p. and Selma (Birkholz) Poppe. Preceding Judi in death were her parents, Eric and Judith McElhinney and siblings: Doris, Warren, Donald and Ralph. Mary worked for the North Tama Community School District for 40 years, starting as an audio-visual technician; she also Nov 4, 2021 · Steven Dale Oliver was born on December 9, 1952, in Red Oak, the son of Willard Jr. She graduated from Dysart High School. Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p. She was born on April 18, 1938, daughter Oct 23, 2015 · John A. 12, 2024. She was raised in Traer and graduated from Traer-Clutier High School in 1962. on Saturday, June 8th, 2024, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a vigil at 7:00 P. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www. Mary Ann Drinovsky, 93, died at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer on Monday, August 31, 2020. Sam was […] Oct 29, 2020 · Ursula Haack, 78 of Gladbrook, IA passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at Cedar Valley Hospice House in Waterloo, IA. He grew up in Toledo and graduated Feb 22, 2023 · Paul Lloyd Price, 89, of Traer, died on February 15, 2023, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. She graduated from Traer High School in 1945 and from Iowa State in 1949 in Home Economics. Lynn served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was also stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas. She was born June 5, 1927 in Waterloo to Anthony Parrish and Pauline Reinertson. On September 14, 1968 he was united in Jan 27, 2023 · Paul Andrew Upah, 85, of Marshalltown and formerly of Tama, passed away December 27, 2022, at Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. He enjoyed Jan 29, 2016 · Mildred Lorene Foss was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 12, 1928, daughter of William and Nettie (Wright) Conn. She married Jim Ohrt in 1962 and had […] Feb 16, 2018 · Lynn Vern Gruchow was born on January 11, 1946, in Spencer, Iowa, the son of Lyle and Marian (Van Oort) Gruchow. September 1, 2020. Upon his graduation from high school in 1968, Gerald attended Iowa State University. Auto Service was born. Nov 8, 2024. A celebration of life and faith is being held November 16 at the Life Bible Fellowship Church in Tucson, AZ. He taught school in […] Dec 13, 2024 · Shirley Maxine (Keese) Wolfgram passed away on November 28, 2024, at UnityPoint-Waterloo. She attended Dysart Consolidated School through the 12th grade. Alan Peters, 70, of Traer, Iowa passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 while in the comfort of his own home. Fleming at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. On Sept. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years. She was raised on the farm and attended country school before graduating from Dysart High School in 1949. Burial will occur at a later date in Buckingham Cemetery. August 30, 2021. Woody served in the United States Army in the Dental Corp. Jim was born on June 28, 1929, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Julius […] Jan 8, 2016 · Darla Marie Wills, 59, of Grundy Center, Iowa passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015 at Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa, from complications of kidney disease, which she battled since 1976. A Memorial Visitation was held Saturday, December 31, 2022, from 9-10 AM at St. He Sep 1, 2020 · Obituaries Mary Ann Drinovsky. They had two children, a son, Dennis Dec 15, 2020 · Kathryn Elaine (Johnson) Hopkins of Ankeny, Iowa, formerly of Fort Dodge, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020 at the age of 95. She attended school in Garrison and later in Dysart, graduating in the class of 1948. Robert had a lovely family including a brother and three sisters. Burial will be held at the Reinbeck Cemetery at 1:00 p. On March 17, 1996, […] Mar 30, 2018 · Sherry Lynn Petersen was born on December 9, 1965, in Waterloo, the daughter on Herman and Vivian (Roster) Graveman. He then attended Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda (where he met his lovely wife) and DMACC in Ankeny. W. Myron married Diana Cavanaugh in 1978 and later divorced. Apr 19, 2024. G. in the North Tama Activity Center. at the Monroe United Methodist Church, with burial following at Silent City Cemetery. John grew up around Voorhies and Hudson and attended Hudson schools. Mumm “Bud”, 85 of Waterloo, formerly of Hudson, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. One of eight children of Willard and Esther Hennesy, he was born in Toledo, Iowa, in 1935. Gerald […] Oct 6, 2017 · Kae Jae Santman was born on August 13, 1935, in Fairfield, Iowa, the daughter of Willard and Grace (Morrison) Robinson. Visitation will be held at Overton Funeral Home in Dysart on Saturday, July 9. He served with Mar 14, 2019 · Carol Ann Dake, 75, of Hudson, died Monday, Feb. Donna and […] Sep 27, 2018 · Robert Dean Knoop, 83, of Dysart, died at home of heart failure on September 18, 2018. A celebration of Arlene’s life will begin with visitation from 4 to 7 p. Shay, who retired from teaching vocal music at North Tama at the end of the 2022-23 school year, passed away unexpectedly last Thursday. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 9-11 AM at St. He graduated from North Tama High School in 2020. Interment will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery in rural Toledo. A visitation was held on Wednesday September 13, from 4:00-7:00pm at Overton Funeral Home in Dysart. , Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church, Dysart. North Tama Telegraph Obituaries. He was born on January 3, 1933, in Osceola, Iowa, to Lloyd and Twyla Cline. com or call 641-844-1234. Kathie was born on March 22, 1943, the daughter of Conrad and Louise (Hast) Becker. David was born on June 27, 1965, in Cedar Rapids, IA, the son of David Lee and Patricia (Vavroch) […] Sep 11, 2024 · According to information released on Thursday morning, senior Gavin Rohrbach, 17, of La Porte City died at the scene. She attended country school through 8th grade, then worked for families providing domestic services. Kathie then attended Wartburg College in Waverly, […] Oct 9, 2015 · Judy A. Shirley graduated from Geneseo High School in 1950, she was so proud of the fact she was the only girl in her graduating […] Aug 21, 2015 · Duane Harold Ingle was born November 5, 1935, in Runnells, Iowa, son of Harold and Nola (Daugherty) Ingle. A Family Led Celebration of Life will be held at the Traer Memorial Building on November 3, 2024 from 1:00 – 3:00 P. was born on December 31, 1957, in Waterloo, the son of Myron Sr. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with a Memorial Mass following at 10:00 AM at Jun 19, 2015 · John Herman Wrage was born on September 5, 1924, in the Immigration Hospital on Ellis Island, the son of Gustav and Frieda (Wicht) Wrage. He quietly surrendered to God on Apr 25, 2014 · Ronald L. , Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Maple Hill Cemetery in rural Gladbrook. Oct 4, 2024 · Ruth L. Roger Lee Barge, the son of Henry and Martha (Fey) Barge, was born on March 09, 1939, at home. , 56, of Traer, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home in Traer due to natural causes. He married Karen Fliss on August 18th, 1962 in Waterloo. He was born on September 30, 1934, the son of Theodore and Hilda (Matthiesen) Knoop. 21, 2015 at Springfield, Mo. He farmed with his family and drove truck. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 to 6:00 p. They later divorced. He was born October 23, 1961, in Grundy Center, Iowa, the Son of Donald and Marlene (Logan) Ebaugh and grew up on a farm […] Apr 22, 2016 · Helen Marie Linhart was born on April 16, 1933, on a farm south of Dysart, the daughter of Joseph and Mayme (Hlas) Svoboda. On June 3, 1972 Jun 28, 2024 · Rebecca Lister Zozaya of Mount Pleasant, SC, formerly of Traer, passed away at her home on May 28, 2024 Rebecca was born on December 30, 1957 to Jarold and Aileen Lister and grew up in Milo and Traer, Iowa. Burial will be at Dysart Cemetery, Dysart, IA at a later date. He went to high school at North Tama Community School. com Tama County Obituaries at Iowa USGenWeb Archives Tama County, Iowa Obituaries at Iowa Genealogy Trails 2 days ago · CLUTIER – A controlled burn became a bit more than some area farmers could manage last Saturday (March 22) evening when the winds unexpectedly increased, leading to both the Clutier and Dysart Fire Departments stepping in to assist. He graduated from Dysart-Geneseo High School and the University of Iowa College of Education. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday at […] Feb 16, 2018 · Lynn Vern Gruchow was born on January 11, 1946, in Spencer, Iowa, the son of Lyle and Marian (Van Oort) Gruchow. January 19, 2018 from 10 to 11 a. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, November 20, 2017 at 10:30 AM at St. Craig graduated high school with the Class of 1977 from Dysart-Geneseo. 26, 1964, she married Raymond Baumhoer. Vriezelaar, age 86 of Monroe passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Hospice of Pella Comfort House in Pella. He graduated from Traer High School in 1952. Eleanor married Eugene Elliott on August 7, 1955, at EUB Church in Dysart; he preceded her in death March 9, 1999. Her family moved to Krum, Texas where Josie attended the Krum schools. Jan 12, 2018 · Melvin Lee Bohnstengel was born on April 15, 1950, to Leo and Dorothy (Reiter) Bohnstengel. Dec 20, 2024 · North Tama Telegraph Obituaries. A Private Memorial Graveside Service will be held at the Dysart Cemetery at a later date. Pleasant. In lieu of flowers memorials may be Sep 10, 2023 · Barb Riley, 70, of Mt. He went on to enlist into the U. Editor's note: This story will publish in the Friday, March 28, print edition of the North Tama Telegraph. Corrine Mae Krug was born on February 23, 1929 in Dysart, IA, to Otto and Mary Jane (McNamee) Krug. and Mary Joe (King) Oliver. at the United Methodist Church in Hudson. newslink. […] Mar 20, 2025 · Browse North Platte Telegraph obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. He is predeceased by his parents, Charles E. , Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Geneseo Methodist Church, Buckingham, with Pastor Jim Turner as officiant. He was born April 30, 1941, in Waterloo, son of Eddie L. The couple lived near Clutier and Melvin became associated with the Clutier State Bank. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. On June 1, 1968, Lynda was united in marriage to Mervin Dec 22, 2017 · Larry Lee Smith, 79, of Toledo, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at Premier Estates of Toledo under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Dominga will be laid to […] Oct 25, 2024 · Thomas Bernard Novak died on September 23, 2024 after a lengthy battle with depression. He was raised on a farm west of Dysart, Iowa and graduated from Dysart High School in 1966. Graveside services will be 1:30 p. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Rex Strayer officiating. Apr 24, 2020 · Leonard Roy Ruzicka, 89, of Traer, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center. Mae was united in marriage to Harvey Fletcher on September 14, 1936; he preceded her in death on March 3, 1991. She was raised in Waverly and graduated from Waverly-Shell Rock High School. Visitation will be held Sunday Apr 5, 2021 · Richard Duane Popelka, age 74, passed away April 1, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family. , formerly of Traer, died of COPD on Sept. Wencelaus Cemetery in Clutier. Services: 11:00 a. She was born on October 7, 1958, to Donald and Catherine (Liston) McLean. […] May 6, 2016 · Beverly Mary Pickar was born January 20, 1925 in Devon, Iowa, daughter of Julius Louis and Mary Louise (Moorhead) Boos. Doris was born in Traer, Iowa, October 14, 1920, the daughter of Newell and Julia Anne Myers Stoakes. Ellen was born in Independence, Iowa, to Feb 2, 2018 · Michael “Mike” Paul Pargeon, 51, of Traer, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at his shop in Traer from a pulmonary embolism. S. Marines. with burial to follow at St. Lori lived her 66 years as a devoted follower of Christ and entered into the presence of the Lord on January 27, 2025. Louis, MO. Josie graduated from Krum High Jan 17, 2025 · LuAnne L. as Williams was traveling southbound in a 2011 Volkswagen GTI on Hwy 21 south of 170th Street. 18, at Covenant Medical Center. He was united in marriage to Maxine Moen on November 20, 1965, in Lake Mills, Iowa. Hiltabidle, 76, of Traer, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2018 at his home. Auto Service celebrates 20 years at ‘new’ location March 21, 2025 - Local News TRAER – Nearly 80 years ago, local men Erroll Allen, John Whannel, and Forrest Edwards bought the service station located at what is now Traer’s Sinclair gas station and the business A. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10-11 […] Jan 8, 2016 · Richard (Rich) Dale Hulme of Katy, Texas passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, with his loving family at his side. Married to Annette Cox on June 23, 1955, and raised four sons in Reinbeck, Iowa. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Father Michael Mescher as celebrant. Ruth was employed in Reinbeck sorting corn for seven years, at Angel […] Mar 8, 2024 · TRAER-Dale William Posusta, 69, of Traer, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at his home due to a sudden illness. LeAnn met Dean Allen Watts her sophomore year of high school on a double-date and they courted on and off for the next five years, marrying on May 30, 1987. He is survived by Barbara Jacobsen, his wife of fifty years. Patrick’s Cemetery in Tama. She grew up and attended schools in Louisville graduating from Fern Creek High School. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2022, from 3-8 […] Jun 26, 2015 · Eleanor Marie “Sue” Wilson, 77, of Kaiser, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Osage Beach Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Center in Osage Beach, Missouri. Other survivors include his son Erich Jacobsen (Michelle), and their four children, Elle, Ava, Liam and Isaac. David Lowell Paustian) home in Neillsville, Wisconsin, under the loving care of David’s wife, Lue. Lynda grew up in Waterloo and graduated from Columbus High School with the class of 1962. Ronda married Richard Hopkins on August 17, 1969. She was united in marriage May 23, 1958 to Gerald LeRoy Sep 30, 2016 · Memorial services for Corrine Mae (Krug) Irelan, 87, of Rochester, MN will be on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Meadow Lakes Senior Living (22 45thAve NW, Rochester, MN 55901) at 4:00pm with visitation from 3:00pm – 4:00pm. Doug received a BS degree from Wartburg College and a Masters/PhD from Sep 1, 2021 · Alan Peters. In 1972, he was united in marriage to Judy Dunham in Cedar Falls. Randall James Mathews was surrounded by his family in his last few days on earth. Harold married Mardean Burkhart on August 17, 1957, in La Porte City; she preceded him in death on […] May 10, 2022 · Renae Jean Tomlinson, 59, of Traer, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Cedar Valley Hospice House in Waterloo from a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. The McElhinney farm is in Geneseo Twp. 2,1944 and adopted by the late Don and Joyce Lenth. 10. “Don” Casbon, 74, of La Porte City, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics of a stroke. Leonard was born on July 23, 1930 on a farm Jan 7, 2022 · David Lee Parizek Jr. Beverly was a very busy and productive housewife for many years Nov 15, 2024 · Glenn Michael Jacobsen (Mike), 78, passed away unexpectedly on October 29,2024, after a period of declining health. Four of Rohrbach’s fellow Union High School students were injured in the accident and include Brayden Bohnsack, 18, of La Porte City; Justice Luke, 17, of Buckingham; Evan Hanus, 17, of La Porte City; and Keegan Brooks, 16, of Traer. On May 5, 1951, David was united […] Jan 24, 2025 · Dan Brandt, 80, of Marshalltown, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home from ALS while under the care of Iowa River Hospice. While in high school, he was the FFA President, a member of the Tama County 4-H, 4-H County Council, Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team, and the Iowa Junior […] Apr 28, 2017 · Robert Cline, 84, of Indianola and formerly of Buckingham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. In 1960, he moved in to Dysart and continued farming with his son, Rich, until Nov 8, 2024 · North Tama Telegraph Obituaries. to 7:00 p. They lived in Traer, where Mae owned a Beauty Shop, then moved to Oklahoma City, while Harvey was in the Dec 20, 2024 · North Tama Telegraph Obituaries. Hubert Seago, 87, of Vinton and formerly of Dysart, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016. She married Gary Dake on March 08, 1968 in Dysar. There will be a Celebration of Life at a future date. Family Graveside Services will be held at Buckingham Cemetery in Traer with Pastor Martha Bennett officiating. He was born in rural Tama County and educated to Jan 19, 2018 · James A. April 20, 2023. and Anna Mae (Shell) Hiltabidle, and two brothers, Larry Feb 19, 2016 · Dr. He Mar 15, 2024 · Wade Allen Ebaugh, 62, of North Zulch, TX, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024, at home after a brief battle with lung cancer under the care of Brazos Valley Hospice. Please feel free to leave condolences to the family at www. Blocker, 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at his residence. Seago, 87. It was his wish to be cremated and there will be no public services. Woody Feb 13, 2015 · Gordon “Gordie” Earl Robb was born on September 12, 1938, in Waterloo, the son of Earl and Inez (Dunlap) Robb. The couple moved to Utah where they remained married for 46 years […] Mar 30, 2023 · David LeRoy Wieck was born on January 27, 1931, in Waterloo, the son of Hans and Ella (Wieben) Wieck. Croix Hospice. Following graduation, Bruce was drafted into the United States Army where he was trained as a sharpshooter and served in Korea. Eight honored classes have been especially invited to attend the festivities including Traer’s Class of 1954 (70 years) and 1959 (65 years); Traer-Clutier Class of 1964 (60 […] Sep 14, 2023 · John Robert Rice, 87, of Dysart, passed away on August 30th, 2023. Helen was married to Richard Linhart on August 30, 1955, at St. on Friday, January 24 at […]. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1974. Darla was born on July 12, 1956 Jan 13, 2017 · Richard Donald “Woody” Woods, II was born March 29, 1938 in Dubuque, Iowa: the son of Richard and Helen (Graham) Woods, Sr. Pritchard, 90, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Friendship Village in Waterloo, Iowa. The couple made their home in Traer, the town he loved. The couple made their home in Mar 21, 2025 · Alan “Big Al” Randall Himschoot, 68, passed away on March 13th, 2025 in Baudette, MN. She attended country school in Oneida Township until the 8th grade. Visitation and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 11 at the Geneseo Methodist Church in rural Buckingham, with burial in the Geneseo Cemetery. Hopkins on February 4, 1944, who took her hand and held […] Nov 4, 2016 · Mae Amelia Fletcher was born February 3, 1915 at a farmhouse between Traer and Dysart, the daughter of Joseph and Amanda (Ehlers) Thierer. He was born June 30, 1946 in Dysart, the son of Vilah and Pauline Marie (Raub) Casbon. and Sue Childs. After Elwin Foss lost his first wife, Mildred was invited to come to Iowa to help care for his children and to be closer to her sister, Dorothy Poyner. She graduated from Traer High School in 1941. Lynn made it to state, wrestling for North Tama and graduated from North Tama High School in 1964. North Tama Telegraph. He died following a two year illness with cancer. She was a stay at home mom until her children were grown and then she joined her husband in the family business, Hopkins Trucking. Funeral services will be 10:00 a. An open house/visitation will be held Sunday, October 17, 2021 in Traer at the Lang farm at 1:00 until 4:00 PM. ) and Agnes (Petra) Dvorak. She resided at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer, Iowa since March of 2014. As a young boy, he Apr 19, 2024 · North Tama Telegraph Obituaries. Most of all, she loved spending time with her granddaughter, Jamie. Steve grew up in Elliot, Corley and Irwin, and graduated from Irwin Community Schools. She was born July 19, 1943, in Buckingham, daughter of Earnest and Laura Thierer. Loren was born on February 18, 1945 in Toledo, Iowa to Emil and Lillian Axler Podhajsky and grew up on the family farm southwest Jul 6, 2020 · Donald V. Sherry died following a May 4, 2023 · John James Willett, 82. , Friday, October 30, 2020 at Peace United Church of Christ […] Jul 21, 2017 · Joseph “Joe” M. Dierks, 86, passed away on December 7th, 2024, in Bristol, VA. in Traer, on Friday. Burial: Westview Cemetery, La Porte City. On June 3, 1972 Oct 5, 2023 · The late Terry Shay, center, poses for a photograph on Traer’s high school gym stage on March 10 of this year while surrounded by past and present students following the 2023 Swing Show. Don graduated from Geneseo High School in 1965. Gordie graduated from Traer High School. The two raised four children teaching them a deep love for God and family. Joe served his country in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956. He was the son of the late Lawrence Norman Fowler and Helen Kathleen “Maledy” Fowler. Terry is survived by his wife, Sharon Hiltabidle (Smith) ; his two children, Scott Hiltabidle, Amy (Kirk) Crawford, his two grandsons, Kody and Kolten Crawford, and his sister Diana Thomas. On August 23, 1957, Kae was united in marriage to Roger Santman in Killeen, Texas. Luckey Mar 3, 2017 · Mark Alan Ewoldt was born on July 17, 1962, in Waterloo, the son of Sherman and Faye Lou (Wells) Ewoldt. Sep 4, 2015 · Lowell Henry Paustian, 94, just six years shy of his desire to live to be a centurion, passed away of natural causes on August 30, 2015, at his grandson’s (Dr. M. Robert grew up on the family farm and attended school in Dysart, graduating with the class of 1953. A memorial service for Loren was held on Thursday, December 13, at Crosspoints Church in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. formerly of Traer, IA, passed away to be with God and family in whom she missed and loved from her heart. Coffey, Jr. Paul’s Catholic Church in Traer on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 10:30 a. She attended the Jul 16, 2021 · Donna Mae Fleming was born on April 12, 1931, south of Garrison, to Christian and Marcella (Burkey) Grimm. with a service to follow and luncheon at the Memorial Building. Gerald proudly served as a member of the US Army reserves from 1970-1976. He was born on July 31, 1933, to Warren and Marie (Grudgings) Coulter, of What Cheer, Iowa. Dec 27, 2024 · Dan Jay Coulter, 91, passed away on December 16, 2024. Aug 24, 2020 · Levi Ryan Beenken was born on November 7, 2001, in Waterloo, the son of Marc Beenken and Angie Beenken. She was born May 27, 1927 in Traer to Fred and Margaret (Petersen) Wieck. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) spent the bulk of his roughly hourlong stop in Oct 25, 2024 · Pamela Lenth Ohrt Pam, 80, of Franklin, TN, formerly of Traer, IA, passed away peacefully on Oct. Tama County & Tama, Iowa Obituaries. July 8, 2016. After teaching for a few years and then a road trip to the west coast with a friend, she settled in the Portland, Oregon area Sep 20, 2024 · Glenace Arlene Hiatt was born January 14, 1945 in Bancroft, IA to Glenn and LaVaun Paulsen. on Sunday, March 24 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home (1209 Iowa Ave W, Marshalltown, IA 50158). In 1956, Paul married Pauline […] Dec 8, 2021 · Category:Obituaries - North Tama Telegraph. In 1973, he received an honorable discharge and returned to Traer where he Nov 27, 2015 · Ronda Lee Hopkins was born on August 15, 1946 to Gene and Leah (Barkdoll) Petersen in Vinton, Iowa. Mar 21, 2025 · Alan “Big Al” Randall Himschoot, 68, passed away on March 13th, 2025 in Baudette, MN. She was born on August 7, 1930 in Marshalltown, the daughter of William and Luella (Lage) Busch. She was a Oct 20, 2017 · LeAnn Sue Watts was born September 20, 1964 in Waterloo, Iowa, daughter of Gary and Carol (Wiebbecke) Pearson. Pauline Halupnick Judi (McElhinney) Peluso. John Richard Lang was born May 31, 1937 […] Nov 18, 2016 · Mabel Helena Bertha Travis, 86, of Bickford Cottage in Cedar Falls and formerly of Waterloo, died on November 14, 2016 at Covenant Medical Center. After high school, Gary attended Jan 10, 2025 · TRAER- D. Helen lived northwest of Clutier until 1980, when she moved to Dysart. He was under the wonderful care of St. On August 26, 1946, she was united in marriage to Ernest Kvidera at the St. He was raised in Traer and graduated with the North Tama Class of 1971. , to Theodore and Beatrice Evers Whitley. Judy was born Jan. He then attended Iowa State University and began an accounting career in […] Jun 3, 2016 · Ruth A. The crash took place just after 5:30 p. Born at 23 weeks and 1 day, and only weighing 1 lb […] Nov 17, 2023 · Myron George Engelhardt Jr. Larry was born on July 18, 1938, in St. Funeral services for Alan will be held at 10:30 a. Jan 5, 2018 · Arlene Merchant passed away peacefully at Windsor Manor in Vinton on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Lowell was the fourth of five children born to Henry and Ella (Ladehoff) Paustian. Burial will follow at Dysart Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Oct 18, 2023 · Category:Obituaries - North Tama Telegraph. , with the memorial service at 11 a. Beverly was married to Joseph John Pickar on February 14, 1942 and the couple moved to Dysart for his job. Dec 28, 2018 · Loren Emil Podhajsky, age 73, passed away on December 7, 2018 at Research Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri after a 17-month valiant fight with Leukemia. Gary graduated from Hudson High School in 1959. and Marcella (Adams) Engelhardt. Mark was a member of the Oct 13, 2022 · Dillon James Dostal, 30, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown. Patrick Oct 13, 2021 · John Lang, age 84, of Traer, died October 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by his wife and surviving children after an extended battle with cancer. He attended country school, Carroll No. com. She attended Garrison High School and graduated in 1964. Patrick “Pat” McLean, 62, passed away at home in Traer on Friday, January 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with colorectal cancer, never losing his positive outlook, warm, loving nature, and Irish sense of humor. Jim resided in Melbourne for the past 14 years, but was born and raised in Dysart, Iowa. Joseph Catholic Church in Dysart. n p s t S r o d o e 1 a 1 h 1 m 9 7 g c 0 7 h t 0 c h 2 8 4 r 0 f 5 h 9 1 9 l 1 1 5 h 2 7 8 7 2 7 5 a l 1 c 6 c a M 3 · Obituary for Larry D Dec 6, 2024 · DYSART-Mary Kathryn Holst, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Vinton Lutheran Home. On July 28, 1989, Mark was united in marriage to Wendy Heineman in Keystone. Sandra J. Visitation will be held from 5:00- 7:00 P. A Private Interment will be held at a future date. Dec 20, 2024. Pastor Aaron Helterbran of the Salem […] Sep 2, 2021 · The Winkelplecks — along with fellow Tama County recipients Sam Kvidera and Jeremy Sills — received the award presented by the State of Iowa, the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for exemplary, voluntary actions undertaken to “improve or protect the environment and Iowa’s Aug 11, 2017 · A celebration of life for Roger Vorba will be held August 12, 2017 at 1 p. 4 days ago · News, Sports, Jobs - North Tama Telegraph. He purchased controlling interest and served as Oct 5, 2020 · Samuel Oliver Markussen September 28th, 2020 – September 30th, 2020 A little over 32 hours after coming into the world, Samuel Oliver Markussen passed away on his mom’s chest at UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa. Mar 15, 2024 · Larry D. Richard was born on December 4, 1946 in Toledo, Iowa to Frank and Elsie (Kolosh) Popelka. Burial will be held privately by the family. He was raised at Fort Des Moines Army Base and attended Norwalk High School and Lincoln High School in Des Moines. During that time, Judy worked at The Traer Star-Clipper, the children attended North Tama Sep 15, 2017 · James C. Rasmussen was born December 1, 1923, in Gladbrook, Iowa, daughter of Harry and Irene (Reese) Redfearn. with a service at 11 a. She was united in marriage to Cecil “Razzy” Rasmussen on December 1, 1945, in Hudson, Iowa, he preceded her in death on June 8, 2010. He began working as a farm hand before being drafted into the United States Jan 9, 2025 · “Yes there was a fatal motor vehicle crash in the 1700 block of Highway 21 yesterday,” Tama County Sheriff Chief Deputy Joe Quandt told the newspaper this morning. , Iowa, where the family farm is still operating. He attended Iowa State University for two years, then helped on the farm before entering the Army in 1957. Reverend Eric Shaw officiated with Dec 30, 2016 · Melvin Milo Kupka was born on August 6, 1924, in Chelsea, the son of Milo and Mildred Kupka. Gary grew up in Traer, Iowa, and was a North Tama Graduate in 1966. E. He graduated from Blowing Rock High School in North Carolina, received a BA from Wake Forest, and received a Master’s Degree from the University of Northern Iowa. She had just turned 93 years old. In 1985, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia after meeting his life partner, Ron Jaspers on April 15 of that year. James Anthony Schaefer was born on May 22 Feb 7, 2025 · Lori Ann Bayles Yuska was born at Iowa Methodist Hospital In Des Moines to Charles Courtney and Helen Joan Bayles on December 7, 1958. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Together, we mourn and celebrate the lives of Redhawks who have passed, but whose legacies persist. Tama-Toledo News Chronicle Obituaries in Tama, IA North Tama Telegraph Obituaries Tama County, IA Obituaries at legacy. She loved being a wife Nov 8, 2024 · Samuel J. He was the son of Delos and Ramona Wieck Seebach. Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home, Vinton, with a 7 p. During his working years, he farmed […] May 29, 2024 · About. While living in Georgia, Dennis earned a bachelor's degree in computer information systems at DeVry University, Decatur, graduating with the class of 1997. She was born on June 30,1925 in Thor, Iowa, to Thomas and Gladys (Lonning) Johnson. He was raised in Newton and graduated from Newton High School with the Class of 1955. Balfour, 95. mitchellfh. Dan farmed all his life and enjoyed fishing and traveling with Annette. Bud and LaVaun “Bonnie” (Raymond) Gilliatt of Garrison, Iowa, were married on September 2, 1948. Apr 4, 2019 · Bruce William Stammer was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, on January 15, 1951, son of Lester and Beatrice (Robinson) Stammer. DYSART – Despite the event being billed by local organizers as a town hall to address economic issues, U. On November 28, 1948, she was united in marriage to James W. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a Dec 1, 2017 · Betty Jean Upah, 88, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Premier Estates of Toledo under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Mitchell Family Funeral Home […] 2 days ago · Pauline Ebbie Halupnick, 84, of Boone, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, leaving a legacy of love and joy that touched the hearts of all who knew her. Mark grew up in Dysart and graduated from Dysart-Geneseo High School. He then served his country in the United States Army Reserves for 6 years. She was involved in many activities that involved her passions, animals and sports. She graduated from Campus School at Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls in 1937 (now University of Northern Iowa) and Gates Business College in Waterloo in 1938. She is survived by her brother, Douglas (Sherina) Paulsen of Lake Stevens, WA, sister-in-law Judy […] Mar 21, 2025 · ‘Musk has no power’ March 21, 2025. Hayek, 84, of Dubuque, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. Fowler, 59, left earth to join our Lord on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida after a courageous battle with cancer. On February 15, 1941, he was united in marriage to Agnes Losenicky in Clutier. Mr. Feb 17, 2017 · Gary L. He joined the U. Gary was on the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department Jan 26, 2024 · LA PORTE CITY-Edwin A. kruse-phillips. He was born September 6, 1947 to Bill and Eleanor Kupka in Waterloo and grew up in Clutier. John James Willett, 82, of Tama, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. Pleasant, died Friday, September 1, 2023, in the Hospice Unit of UnityPoint Health/St.