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Michael L. Coughlin

Michael Lynn Coughlin, 66, of Garnavillo passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids due to complications following heart bypass surgery.

Visitation was Friday, Sept. 8, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo, and before services at Garnavillo Gospel Hallprior to funeral services.

Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 9, at Garnavillo Gospel Hall.

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Roland G. Troester

Roland Gustav Troester, 91, of Garnavillo, passed away peacefully at his home, on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

A private graveside service will be held.

Roland was born on Nov. 21, 1931, to Gustav and Louise (Brase) Troester on the family farm in Clayton Township. He attended Country School through the eighth grade. He was a farmer all his life and retired from farming in 2001. 

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Sep

Howard L Borrett Jr.

Howard L Borrett Jr. passed away at the Phymouth Harbour Assisted Living Center in Sarasota, Fla. on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, where he had recently moved to from New York City.

Visitation will be held from 9 -10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg with a funeral service to commence at 10 a.m. 

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Sep

Thomas A. Kerper

Thomas Allan Kerper was born on Aug. 11, 1956, in Dubuque, the son of James Charles and Kathleen Meta (Langel) Kerper. He was baptized, received his first communion, served mass, sang in the choir, and was confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in New Vienna. Tom was a member of the last eighth grade graduating class of St. Boniface Elementary School, where he met ‘some of the best people you could ever know.’ He graduated from Beckman High School in Dyersville in 1974, where he played the trombone in band and was a center on the football team until his knee required surgery. He also served on the Dubuque County Youth Advisory Board and was an officer for Operation New View. He enjoyed playing Little League and playing and coaching the Babe Ruth League baseball team in New Vienna for four years. 

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Sep

Generations Salon expands services


Generations Salon owner Lacey Ludovissy has expanded her business and added more services to the salon menu. From left are Jess Pealer, Lacey Ludovissy and Taylor Rastetter. (Press photo by Austin Greve)

By Caroline Rosacker

Generations Salon, 14 Schiller Street in Guttenberg, has added a stylist, esthetician, manicurist and numerous services to the salon menu.

Lacey Ludovissy

Generations Salon owner Lacey Ludovissy, earned her cosmetology degree at Capri College, Dubuque.

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14
Sep

C.R. senior member of State 4-H Council


Clayton Ridge senior Brooke Hansel is a member of the Iowa State 4-H Council. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Iowa State 4-H Council is composed of approximately 40 energetic and positive high school juniors and seniors from across Iowa who act as ambassadors for 4-H.  One of their major responsibilities is planning the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference held in Ames each June.

Brooke Hansel

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Local weekend events in Clayton County

By Shelia Tomkins

Enjoy the upcoming September weekend by attending two popular annual events in southern Clayton County.

The Northeast Iowa Farm and Antique Association will present the annual Plagman Barn Show Days on Sept. 15-16-17. The show grounds are located at 28384 Garber Road (C7X) 10 miles west of Guttenberg. The event features demonstrations on early farm and home practices and techniques, plus food, music, and other activities for the entire family.

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Sep

Todd C. Strader

Todd C. Strader, 54, was peacefully welcomed into Heaven while surrounded by his family on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals.

Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg. Visitation will continue at church from 8:30 – 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9.

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Sep

Kenneth LeGrand

Kenneth LeGrand, 79, of Guttenberg, passed away Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. 

Visitation was Saturday, Sept. 2, at Kramer Funeral Home in Holy Cross. 

Kenneth was born on June 14, 1944, on the family farm in Holy Cross, the son of Nickolas A. and Lorene M. LeGrand. He married Victoria A. Wachendorf on Dec. 29, 1962, in North Buena Vista. 

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Uplifting children's book addresses birthmarks


Amanda Donahue has self-published her first children's book, "Tyler's Purple Arm" inspired by her husband, Tyler's (above) experience living with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Former elementary school teacher and now stay-at-home mom Amanda Donahue has self-published her first children's book, Tyler's Purple Arm.  The story of a cheerful young boy named Tyler, who has a purple birthmark covering his arm and hand caused by Klippel-Trenaunay (klih-PEL tray-no-NAY) Syndrome ― also called KTS. 

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