Obituaries

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Tue
30
Dec

Karen J. Havlicek

Karen Joyce Havlicek, age 87, went to her heavenly home to spend Christmas with her husband Robert and daughters Cindy and Sally on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Tue
30
Dec

Betty J. Breitsprecher

Betty Jean Breitsprecher, age 80, of Monona, passed away peacefully on Dec. 19, 2025, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor. Betty was born on Jan. 5, 1945, in Dubuque, to Clarance A. Oswald and LaVerne E. Regal. She grew up on a small farm near Garnavillo, where she found endless joy riding horses and soaking in the beauty of the outdoors. Those early days shaped the free-spirited, nature-loving woman she would always be.

Tue
30
Dec

Bonnie Syverson

Bonnie Syverson, 93, of Elkader, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Tue
23
Dec

Donna M. Schminke

On Dec. 15, 2025, Donna Mae Schminke was called home to rest in the presence of the Lord in her room at The Towers assisted living facility in Garnavillo. Donna was born 96 years ago on May 6, 1929, to Harry and Hannah (Julia) Conner in Delhi. Her mother died when she was nine years old, so her aunts and cousins were an important part of her childhood, helping her father and older brother. 

Tue
23
Dec

Judy Moyna

Judy Corinne Bender Moyna passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2025, at the age of 87. Judy was born on Aug. 23, 1938, the daughter of Arthur and Marinette Oelke Bender in Farmersburg.  

Tue
23
Dec

Myrna B. Tangeman Schmelzer

Myrna B. (Adney) Tangeman Schmelzer, 86, of McGregor, passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at Emplify Health Center in La Crosse, Wis.

Wed
17
Dec

Tom Benson

Tom Benson, a devoted outdoorsman, family man and legendary storyteller, passed away peacefully on Dec. 4 at the age of 79. He was born on Nov. 1, 1946, in Elkader, the son of Florence (Ogle) and Leo Benson.

Wed
17
Dec

Brenda George

Brenda Le George (nee Begalske), age 66, passed away on Dec. 11, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice following a four-year-long battle with breast cancer, surrounded by loved ones.

Tue
09
Dec

Raymond G. Troester

Raymond G. Troester, 82, of McGregor, passed away on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien, Wis. He was born on June 27, 1943, to Louis and Alta (Anderegg) Troester. After completing his education, Raymond proudly enlisted in the United States Army, where he honorably served his country.

Tue
09
Dec

Ida M. (Hanson) Kuntz

Ida Mae (Hanson) Kuntz, 93, was born on the family farm south of Gunder to Otto Hanson and Nellie (Anderson) Hanson on June 23, 1932. She died peacefully in her home in Iowa City on Dec. 2, 2025.

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