Richard “Dick” Raymond Baker was born on February 24, 1941, in Vinton, the son of Raymond and Joy (Latting) Baker. Dick graduated from Dysart High School in 1959. On October 9, 1960, he was united in marriage to Nancy Waller. The couple made their home in Traer and Cedar Rapids before ...
Gary Lynn Konicek, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021, in his home. Gary was born on November 18th, 1947, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Alvin and Gladys (Boldt) Konicek. Gary grew up in Traer, Iowa, and was a North Tama Graduate in 1966. After high school, Gary attended Ellsworth ...
Dana Munger Kessler, 74, died peacefully with her family around her on October 31, 2021. Dana was born on January 13, 1947 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Dotha Post Davis Munger and Herbert Edwin Munger, Jr. The family settled in Traer, Iowa to start a business a couple of years later. Her surviving ...
Jo Ann Elizabeth Franke Bitcon was born on December 14, 1933 in West Union, Iowa the daughter of Lois and Vincent (VJ) Franke. She was raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa and later moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa in 1947. She graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1952. Jo Ann received her B.A. Degree ...
Mark Thomas Larson, age 71, passed away November 13, 2021 at MercyOne surrounded by his loving family. He was under the wonderful care of the MercyOne staff and Cedar Valley Hospice. Mark was born on November 14, 1949 in Riceville, Iowa to David and Vera (Benson) Larson. Mark grew up in ...
Marilyn Joyce Mehlhaus earned her heavenly wings on November 11, 2021. She was born October 30, 1933, in Waterloo Iowa, the daughter of Maron G. (Robb) and Joy C. Sheeley. She attended Waterloo public schools and graduated from West High School in 1951. Marilyn earned her music ...
Helen Barbara Forbes was born on March 30, 1949, the daughter of Elsie and Joseph Vesely. She attended the South Tama Public Schools, graduating in 1967. ...
Steven Dale Oliver was born on December 9, 1952, in Red Oak, the son of Willard Jr. and Mary Joe (King) Oliver. Steve grew up in Elliot, Corley and Irwin, and graduated from Irwin Community Schools. He then attended Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda (where he met his lovely wife) and ...
Clair Earl Stoakes, age 101, of Winside, Nebraska died Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Countryview Care Center in Wayne. There will be no funeral service at this time. A joint memorial service will be held later when it can be combined with his wife, Lura. Brockhaus-Howser-Funeral Home in ...
James Pat McCarroll, 83, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, under the care of Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Father Michael McAndrew as celebrant. ...