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Wed
11
Mar

Roger D. Butz

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 03/11/2026 - 08:40

Roger Dean Butz, 89, of Guttenberg, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 – 11:15 a.m., on Saturday, March 21, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg.

Funeral Services will commence at 11:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Guttenberg. Burial will follow at Ceres Cemetery with military honors accorded. Rev. Neil Hofer will officiate. A Luncheon will follow services at United Methodist Church basement.

Wed
04
Mar

Esther L. Werges

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 08:10

Esther Louise Werges, 90, of Monona, formerly of Garnavillo, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 26, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, conducted by Rev. Tyler Hoey. Visitation was before services at the church.

Burial was at Garnavillo Community Cemetery in Garnavillo.

Wed
25
Feb

LaDonna Mae Jetter

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/25/2026 - 08:33

LaDonna Mae Jetter, 91 years young from Guttenberg passed away peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 10, 2026.

A celebration of life will be held on April 11, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m., followed by the service and a luncheon. A private family burial will be held at the Guttenberg Cemetery.

Wed
18
Feb

Jean A. Von Handorf

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:12

Jean Ann (Cox) Von Handorf, 84, of Colesburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Feb, 12, 2026. 

Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 16, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, conducted by Rev. Paul Baldwin. Visitation was before services at the parish center.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

Wed
18
Feb

James R. Klaes

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:12

“Our Little Buddy”, James Robert Klaes, was welcomed into his Savior’s arms before we could hold him in ours. For a lifetime, he will be loved. Born on Feb. 10, 2026, James left footprints on our hearts that will never fade. Though we will never watch him grow, James will always be a part of our story; he has changed us forever.

James was born to his proud and loving parents, Jonathan and Kathryn (Lee) Klaes of Guttenberg. James is carried in the hearts of his parents and extended family, who eagerly awaited his arrival.

Wed
18
Feb

Joyce M. Thurn

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:11

Joyce Marie Thurn, 89, of Edgewood, passed away on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at her home.

Visitation was Friday, Feb. 13, at Hope Lutheran Church in Littleport and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 14, at Hope Lutheran Church in Littleport, conducted by Reverend Mark Yackel-Juleen.

Wed
11
Feb

Paul N. Talsma

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/11/2026 - 08:16

Paul N. Talsma, resident of Guttenberg, peacefully passed on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.

Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Guttenberg. Funeral service will commence at 10:30 a.m.

Wed
04
Feb

Richard F. Newbern

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/04/2026 - 08:06

Richard F. Newbern, 89, of Guttenberg, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at Unity Point Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. 

Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg. Memorial service will commence at 10 a.m., conducted by Rev. Mike Ashman.

Interment of the cremated remains will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Guttenberg.

Wed
04
Feb

Ione B. Potter

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/04/2026 - 08:05

Ione B. Potter, 91, of Elgin, entered the presence of the Lord on Jan. 24, 2026, after a brief illness at her home in Elgin. 

Visitation was Friday, Jan. 30, at Norway Lutheran Church, St. Olaf.

Funeral services were on Jan. 31, at Norway Lutheran Church, St. Olaf, conducted by Pastor Marshall Hahn.

Wed
28
Jan

Clark D. Bolsinger

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/28/2026 - 08:33

Clark D. Bolsinger, 98, of Guttenberg passed away at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, due to complications from congestive heart failure and pneumonia. 

Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, from 10-11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Guttenberg, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 a.m. Military Honors will be accorded by Guttenberg American Legion Post 373. Inurnment will take place at a later date at St. Mary’s Cemetery in rural Guttenberg.

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