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Obituaries

David “Dave” Krafka, 62

David “Dave” Krafka, 62, of Dysart, passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born on February 6, 1961, in Vinton, IA, to Robert and Arlene (Snyder) Krafka. He grew up on their family farm west of Dysart. David graduated from ...

Nancy Winter, 88

Nancy Winter, 88, a former resident of Marion, Iowa, peacefully passed away on March 7th, 2023, in Bella Vista, Arkansas, with family at her side. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 30, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Interment of cremains will follow at ...

Stanley Charles Ledvina, 92

Stanley Charles Ledvina, 92, of Chelsea, IA, passed away peacefully March 7, 2023, at Premier Estates, Toledo, IA. Stanley was born March 17, 1931, to Charles and Agnes (Herejk) Ledvina in Irving, IA. He attended school at a school house in Irving, before working the family farm with his ...

David Stanley Brezina, 66

David Stanley Brezina, 66, of Traer, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at his home after a twenty-one month battle with Leukemia. He was under the care of his family and St. Croix Hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 10, 2023, at 10:30 AM at St. Paul Catholic ...

Harold M. Langbehn, 93

Harold M. Langbehn was born near South Shore, South Dakota, on April 1, 1929, the son of Harold and Bessie (Fuerney) Langbehn. At a young age, he moved with his parents to areas in central Iowa. He grew up on many different farms and graduated from Green Mountain High School in 1947. Harold ...

Joan Elizabeth Rodimaker

Joan Elizabeth Rodimaker was born, April 30, 1931, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter Wendell and Pearl (Harrison) Crawford. She married Leonard Hook in 1949, he preceded her in death in 1950. Joan then married Roger Rodimaker in 1952, he preceded her in death in 1996. She worked at the Ralls ...

Stanley Frank Hladik, 96

Stanley Frank Hladik, 96, of Clive and formerly of Traer, died on February 27, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. He was born on September 26, 1926, in Traer, the son of Frank and Harriet (Cufr) Hladik. Stanley graduated from Traer Public School. He enlisted in the United ...

Dorothy Mae Yuska, 87

Dorothy Mae Yuska, 87, of Traer, died peacefully at her home on February 22, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1936, the daughter of George and Blanche (Uchytil) Kubalek. Dorothy attended country school Carol #9 and graduated from Toledo High School in 1953. On June 4, 1956, she was united ...

Nicholas Adam Riley

Nicholas Adam Riley was born February 12, 1978, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Lynn and Barb (Keith) Riley. As a child, Nick enjoyed playing baseball, basketball and go-kart racing. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1996. Nick had a passion for community service and helping ...

Paul Lloyd Price, 89

Paul Lloyd Price, 89, of Traer, died on February 15, 2023, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. Paul was born on August 8, 1933, in Mahaska County, the son of Lloyd and Mary (Chilchote) Price. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years. In 1956, Paul ...