Obituaries

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Wed
04
Jun

Janice “Jan” L. Marting

Janice “Jan” Louise Marting, 82, of Mason, Ohio, entered Eternal Life on May 20, 2025.

She is survived by her daughter, Gina (J.T.) Marshall of Mason, OH; her son, James (Sarah) Pettit of Minneapolis, Minn.; and five beloved grandchildren, Kathryn, Logan, and Alyson Marshall, and Isabella and Quinn Pettit; two brothers, Dale (Penny) Marting of West Chicago, Ill., and Merlan (Mary Lee) Marting of Dubuque; three Godchildren, Stacey Fowler of Martinez, Calif., Linda Moore of Amarillo, Texas, and Trent Marting of Dubuque; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Wed
04
Jun

Edith Rankin

Edith Rankin, 96, of Marshalltown, passed away on the morning of Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Bickford Cottage in Marshalltown under the care of Iowa River Hospice, surrounded by family. 

Memorial services were Thursday, May 29, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, conducted by Pastor Bryan Kunz. Visitation was held before services. 

Wed
04
Jun

Mary (Mackey) Willett

Mary (Mackey) Willett, 71, left this world peacefully on May 19, 2025, at House of the Dove in Marshfield, Wis.

Memorial services were Friday, May 30, at Trinity Methodist Church, Madison.

Burial was at Forest Hill Cemetery, in Madison.

Wed
21
May

Don J. Koss

Don J. Koss, 95, of Guttenberg, completed his earthly journey on May 10, 2025, at the Guttenberg Care Center surrounded by his loving family.

To honor Don’s life, a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 23, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garnavillo, with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Family and friends of Don are invited to join in fellowship from 9-11 a.m. prior to the service at the church.

Wed
14
May

Michael R. Lehman

Michael “Mike” R. Lehman, 64, of New Vienna passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home following a long battle with cancer.

Visitation was Friday, May 9, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville and also Saturday before services at the funeral home.

Funeral services were Saturday, May 10, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in New Vienna, conducted by Rev. Tony Kruse.

Wed
07
May

Tammy Jo Goodman

Tammy Jo Goodman, 56, of Wauzeka Wis., passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, after fighting cancer with incredible strength, determination, and positivity.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Tammy was born on March 14, 1969, in Boscobel, Wis. to Tanda (Lund) Featherston. She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1987.

Wed
07
May

Mary Ann Hoeger

Mary Ann Hoeger, 84, of Guttenberg passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services were Saturday, May 3, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Paul Ameyaw. Visitation was before services at the funeral home.

Burial will be held at a later date.

Wed
07
May

William “Bill” Peters

William “Bill” Peters, 91, of Cedar Falls (formerly of Colesburg and Guttenberg), passed away on April 23, 2025.

A celebration of life will be held at the Guttenberg Golf Course on Friday, May 9, from 6-8 p.m.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne Peters; son, Dave Peters; daughter, Shari (Mike) Sawyer., all of Cedar Falls and two grandchildren, Megan Sawyer of Kansas City, and Owen Sawyer of Cedar Falls/Ames.

Wed
30
Apr

Steven L. Morarend

Steven “Steve” L. Morarend, 73, of Lansing, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis., after a tough battle with cancer for 15 years.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Shep’s Riverside Bar and Grill in Lansing with military honors taking place at 12 noon. A lunch will be served. In honor of Steve, please wear Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs apparel, or anything camo.

Wed
23
Apr

Janice E. Thiese

Janice Elizabeth (Gehring) Thiese, 96, passed away Feb. 13, 2025. 

Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, where funeral services will commence at 11 a.m. Conducted by Rev. Mike Ashman.

Burial will follow in Guttenberg City Cemetery.

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