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Obituaries

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 ...

Charles (Chuck) Robert Howell Jr., 67

Charles (Chuck) Robert Howell Jr., 67, of Oelwein, Iowa, died February 8, 2023, after a brief and brave battle with cancer at home surrounded by his family. Per Chuck’s wishes, he will be cremated. Visitation will be held Friday, February 17, 2023, from 4:00-7:00 PM at Geilenfeld-Buehner ...

John Fredrick Mehlert, 86

John Fredrick Mehlert, 86, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, died Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. John was born December 7, 1936, in Keystone, Iowa, son of Henry and Frieda Mehlert. John graduated from Geneseo High School. He honorably served in the United States ...

Janice Rae Kopriva, 80

Janice Rae Kopriva, 80, of Traer, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 11:30 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church in Traer with Father Anthony Boahen Nketiah as celebrant. Interment will ...

Lynn Keith “Skip” Ackman, 65

Lynn Keith “Skip” Ackman was born on 1-22-58 in Manchester Iowa, the son of Harry “Carl” and Bettie (Wessel) Ackman. He passed away after a courageous battle with cancer in St. Luke’s Hospice Care in Cedar Rapids, IA. On 1-22-23, his 65th Birthday after having a celebration of ...