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Virginia D. “Ginny” Shefelbine

Virginia D. “Ginny” Shefelbine, 66,  was reunited with her husband on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

Visitation will be held from 4 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, at Norway Cemetery in St. Olaf.

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St. John's Community Thanksgiving Dinner since 2007


Church parishioners and community volunteers have been preparing and serving delicious Thanksgiving meals at St. John's Lutheran Church in Guttenberg on Thanksgiving day since 2007. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

A Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be offered at St. John's Lutheran Church, 203 Pearl Street in Guttenberg on Thursday, November 28.

Reserved Dine-in, pick-up, or delivered Thanksgiving dinners will include turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, green bean casserole, salad, roll and pie. 

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Family Resource Center upcoming charitable programs


The Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics Family Resource Center is on a mission to care for our community this holiday season. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) Family Resource Center is offering the following charitable programs to assist community members in need during the upcoming holiday season. 

Giving opportunities to help those in need including food, clothing, gifts, toys and monetary donations will be accepted. 

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Council okays state exam of Chamber records

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council, at its monthly meeting on Nov. 4,  approved hiring the State Auditor’s Office to conduct a special examination that would focus on Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce records. 

City Manager Jamie Blume explained that this audit would be different from the regular exams that are conducted every year, as it would provide a more in-depth look at the Chamber’s financial records in regard to city funds that were provided to the Chamber. 

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Phyllis A. Berns

Phyllis Ann (Junk) Berns, 94, longtime resident of Garnavillo, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at the Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg. 

Visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo and one hour before services at the church.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Garnavillo, with burial in the church cemetery.

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Marilyn A. Kolker

Marilyn Ann (Sudol) Kolker, 87, of Guttenberg, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg.

Visitation and funeral services were Friday, Nov. 1, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Guttenberg. 

Marilyn was born on Oct. 11, 1937, in Monona, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Ambrose) Sudol. Marilyn graduated from MFL in 1955, before attending Business College in Minneapolis.

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Serenus O. Eglseder

Serenus O. Eglseder, 93, of Garnavillo, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital in Guttenberg.

Visitation and memorial services were Saturday, Nov. 2, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo.

Burial was at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Garnavillo.

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Library to sponsor program on Grief and the Holidays


The Guttenberg Public Library will hold an informational program addressing Grief and the Holidays on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1:30 - 3 p.m. in the library meeting room. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

The upcoming holidays can be a time of joy and togetherness. They can also be stressful and challenging if you are experiencing a difficult life change or loss. 

Grief and the Holidays

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SHIIP volunteers meet high standards


Kim Davis, Deb Hogan and Jim Solomon

By Caroline Rosacker

The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) offers free, objective, and confidential services throughout Iowa to help individuals sort through information about Medicare and health insurance.

Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers, to prevent, detect, and report suspected healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. 

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Veterans Day program at school on Nov. 11

This year's community Veterans Day program will be held at the Clayton Ridge School gymnasium on Monday, Nov. 11, starting at 10 a.m. 

The event is being planned by faculty and students. All community members are welcome to attend.

The program will feature music, speeches, memorials and special recognitions. A community band and the Clayton Ridge Band will present patriotic music. For those interested in joining the community band, see the story on page 2.

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