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Dec

Local "Stars for our Troops" project

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 08:25

Stephanie Strader is on a mission to place a star from a retired U. S. Flag in the palm of every veteran, current military personnel, and first responders in recognition for their service to our nation. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

In an effort to recognize our military and veterans so they know they are not forgotten, and to thank our first responders for all that they do, Susan E Wells, Founder and President of Stars for our Troops is utilizing retired United States Flags and re-purposing the stars as tokens of appreciation.

Wed
21
Dec

Garry L. Moser

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 11:14

Garry Lee Moser, 77, of Guttenberg, died Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022, at Mercy One Hospital in Dubuque. 

Visitation and funeral services were Dec. 17 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, with burial at Bethel Cemetery.

Garry was born Sept. 7, 1945, in Postville, to Ira and VerdaMae (Noack) Moser. He was united in marriage on Nov. 20, 1965, to Fern Latteyer.

Wed
21
Dec

Organist honored for 50-year music ministry

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 11:12

St. Paul's Church in Garnavillo honored Sharon Stade for her 50 years of dedicated service as their organist and for her ongoing music ministry. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

On Dec. 4, St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Garnavillo honored their longtime organist Sharon Stade for 50 years of dedicated service.

The event was unexpected for Stade. "We totally surprised her! It was a glorious and wonderful celebration in honor of her dedication to our church and our Lord," said Shirley Balk, a church member. 

Wed
21
Dec

St. John's volunteers ease global suffering

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 11:11

Carol Tomkins is an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church is Guttenberg. She and other volunteers use their seamstress talents to sew quilts and bags for Lutheran World Relief and other local charitable organizations. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Carol Tomkins of Guttenberg was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. John's Church in Guttenberg. 

The 88-year-old, soon to be 89, continues to be an active member of her church through mission work in collaboration with Lutheran World Relief, a worldwide program.  

Wed
21
Dec

City council hires public works director

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 11:10

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council voted to offer the position of Public Works Director to Dan Pierce at the regular monthly meeting on Dec. 12. Pierce, who has been a city public works employee for many years, will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of long-time city employee Dan Walke.

Wed
14
Dec

Clarence E. Hansel

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 09:10

Clarence Elmer Hansel, 88, of Strawberry Point, formerly of Colesburg, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point.

Visitation was Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Edgewood and before the services at the church on Wednesday.

Funeral service were Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Colesburg United Methodist Church in Colesburg, conducted by Rev. Roger White.

Wed
14
Dec

Emma Lou Gull

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 09:09

Emma Lou Gull, 91, longtime Elkport-Garber resident, died on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, after a brief illness, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood.

Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 16, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Edgewood.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 17, at Mount Harmony Cemetery, in rural Garber, conducted by Pastor Mike Jackson.

Wed
14
Dec

Shirley J. Davies

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 09:09

Shirley Jane Davies, 79, of Garber died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Regional Medical Center in Manchester surrounded by family.

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home in Guttenberg. 

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Guttenberg with burial in the church cemetery, conducted by Rev. Marvin Bries.

Wed
14
Dec

Robert H. Niehaus

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 09:08

Robert H. Niehaus, 71, of Manchester formerly of Winthrop, passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, at Regional Medical Center, Manchester.

A memorial gathering will be held from 2-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, at Promiseland Winery, 39053 Great River Road, Guttenberg.

Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Manchester assisted the family.

Wed
14
Dec

AnnaMae F. Powers

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 09:08

AnnaMae Francis Powers passed away in her home on Dec. 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, just short of her 98th birthday.

Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 9, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elkader, conducted by Rev. John Haugen. Visitation was before services at the church.

Interment was Saturday, Dec. 10, at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery (Kann), rural Guttenberg, conducted by Deacon Jim Pfaffly.

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