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Obituaries

Joye L. Marquart, 94

Joye L. Marquart was born on October 5, 1922, in Aurora, Iowa, the daughter of Earl and Leta (Mae) Powell. She graduated from Waterloo West High. Joye was united in marriage to Vernon Parsons on August 3, 1940. He died in 1952. On July 11, 1961, Joye married Clark Marquart. They later ...

Ruth “Elaine” Parker, 81

Ruth "Elaine" Parker, 81, of Manly, IA, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN after a serious illness.A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 10:30 am at Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly, with Pastor Don Preston officiating. A ...

Betty L. Kupka, 93

Betty Lou was born February 7, 1924, in Dysart, Iowa, the daughter of Louis and Elsie Novak. She attended the Dysart school system and graduated from High School with the Class of 1941. Betty attended the University of Northern Iowa, and following graduation taught in country schools for two ...

Lillian M. Ruzicka, 85

Lillian Mary Ruzicka was born on May 2, 1931, in rural Vining, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Novak) Shanda. She attended country school near Vining through the 8th grade. On August 19, 1952, Lillian was united in marriage to Edward Ruzicka at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church near ...

Lillian M. Ruzicka, 85

Lillian Mary Ruzicka was born on May 2, 1931, in rural Vining, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Novak) Shanda. She attended country school near Vining through the 8th grade. On August 19, 1952, Lillian was united in marriage to Edward Ruzicka at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church near ...

Robert G. Sawyer, 95

Robert G. Sawyer died on Friday, March 3, 2017 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM, Friday, March 10, 2017 at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, 212 East Sixth Street in Vinton with Pastor Mike Ferguson officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Visitation will be ...

Rosanne C. Freeburg, 89

The celebration of life for Rosanne C. Freeburg will be held on March 9, 2017, at 6:00 pm at St. Francis United Methodist Church (SFUMC) in Cary, NC. Rosanne was born to William and Anne Geldert on August 2, 1927. She passed away on February 9, 2017, at the age of 89. Rosanne was preceded in ...

Rosanne C. Freeburg, 89

The celebration of life for Rosanne C. Freeburg will be held on March 9, 2017, at 6:00 pm at St. Francis United Methodist Church (SFUMC) in Cary, NC. Rosanne was born to William and Anne Geldert on August 2, 1927. She passed away on February 9, 2017, at the age of 89. Rosanne was preceded in ...

Robert G. Sawyer, 95

Robert G. Sawyer died on Friday, March 3, 2017 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM, Friday, March 10, 2017 at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, 212 East Sixth Street in Vinton with Pastor Mike Ferguson officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Visitation will be ...

Mark A. Ewoldt, 54

Mark Alan Ewoldt was born on July 17, 1962, in Waterloo, the son of Sherman and Faye Lou (Wells) Ewoldt. Mark grew up in Dysart and graduated from Dysart-Geneseo High School. He farmed with his family and drove truck. On July 28, 1989, Mark was united in marriage to Wendy Heineman in ...