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Obituaries

Phyllis Hummel

Phyllis Anne Hummel, 87, of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Cedar Valley Hospice House in Waterloo, Iowa, peacefully surrounded by family. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 10:30 a.m. at the St. ...

Patricia Clark

Pat was a cherished member of St Paul Catholic Church for 64 years. In that time, she was the CCD religious Education Coordinator and helped introduce the cookie carousel fundraiser. A woman of extraordinary talents, Pat poured her heart into everything she did. Along with her mother’s help, ...

Arlene Schlichting

Arlene Schlichting was born September 13, 1934, near Clutier, Iowa, daughter of Otto and Emma (Linhart) Smolik. She attended Oneida #5 Country School in Clutier, Iowa. Arlene married Allen Schlichting on January 31, 1953, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa; he preceded her in death on ...

Jonathan Snow

TRAER-Jonathan James Snow, 61, of Texas and formerly of Traer, died Friday, November 7, 2025 in Texas. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Chapel at Sunrise Hill Care Center, 909 6th St., Traer, with Pastor Mark Keefer officiating. Interment will be at a ...

Richard Fleming

Richard "Dick" Clark Fleming, 90, of Central City, Iowa, formerly of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Grand Living at Indian Creek in Marion, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation ...

Ronald Parizek

Ronald Parizek, 82, of Waterloo, Iowa, formally of Dysart, passed away August 18th, 2025, at home. Memorial service will be at a later date. Ronald Gene Parizek was born October 5th, 1942, to Walter and Zella (Hook) Parizek. Ron excelled in his studies and sports at Dysart High School. He was ...

Bruce Altenhein

Bruce Altenhein, 86, of Conrad, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. A private graveside service will take place. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Oakwood Golf Course in Conrad. If you wish ...

Richard Ernest Behrens

Richard “Rich” Ernest Behrens passed away on October 1, 2025, surrounded by family members. Born November 16, 1941, he was raised by his grandparents, Ernest and Augusta Behrens, on the family farm outside Clarence. He grew up with a love of sports and spent his high-school years playing ...

Kaitlyn Cross

Kaitlyn Louise Cross, 17, of Traer, Iowa, passed away on October 1, 2025. Born on April 28, 2008, at MercyOne in Waterloo, Iowa, she was the cherished daughter of Jeff and Reianna Cross. Kaitlyn’s vibrant spirit shined brightly throughout her life. She embraced many passions, including ...

Jean Beenken

Jean Audrey Beenken (Koestler), 95, of Buckingham, IA finished her earthly work and went home to be with God on September 23, 2025. Born on August 27, 1930, in Ledyard, IA, Jean grew up on a farm with her parents Everyl and Bernice Koestler and nine brothers and sisters. Jean graduated ...