Obituaries

Joseph J. Nehl Jan. 4, 1933 – July 25, 2020

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 3:07pm

      Joseph J. Nehl “Joe”, 87, of Dubuque,  passed away on Saturday, July 25 at Unity Point Health Finley Hospital with Connie, his loving wife by his side.

Agnes Ann O’Connell March 30, 1944 – July 29, 2020

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 3:07pm

      Agnes Ann O'Connell, age 76, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.

      A visitation will be held from 9 until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 at Goettsch Funeral Home with a Scripture Service starting at 11 a.m. Fr. Paul Baldwin will officiate at the services. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Adams, Minn. with interment in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Fred Williams April 8, 1938 – Aug. 1, 2020

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 3:05pm

      Fred Williams, age 82, died Saturday evening, Aug. 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday Aug. 10, 2020 at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church, rural Monticello, where friends may call after 9 a.m. Mask must be worn and fitted properly over the nose and mouth at all times to enter the church. Social distancing needs to be practiced as well. Pastor Wade Reddy will officiate at the services. Interment will be in the Wayne Zion Cemetery. Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello has taken Fred and his family into their care.

Marcella Green Sept. 7, 1932 – July 6, 2020

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 2:42pm

      Marcella Green, age 87, of Decorah (formerly of Cascade), Iowa, died on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Wellington Place in Decorah. There will be a private graveside service at Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, but no funeral or visitation. Online condolences may be shared at schluterbalikfuneralhome.com. Cards and memorials may be sent to Jim Green, 905 Woodland Ave, Riceville, IA 50466

Daniel R. Hermsen March 13, 1935 – July 23, 2020

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 2:41pm

      Daniel R. Hermsen, 85, of Dyersville passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade.

      Visitation was held from 3 - 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a parish vigil service was held at 4 p.m. and the American Legion conducted a service at 7 p.m.  Visitation continued Monday, July 27, from 9 – 10 a.m. at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

Naomi (Nomie) Bender April 13, 1925 – July 15, 2020

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 2:14pm

      Naomi (Nomie) Bender, age 95, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a period of declining health.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, July 22, 2020 in the Oakwood Cemetery. Pastor Emory Gillespie will officiate at the services. Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello has taken Naomi into their care. Masks and Social Distancing are suggested at the services. Please sign her online guestbook atGoettschonline.com.

Lorraine (Lori) Fritz July 27, 1929 – July 14, 2020

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 2:13pm

      Lorraine (Lori) Fritz, age 90, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the Mercy Hospice House, Cedar Rapids, following an extended illness, surrounded by her family.

      Mass of Christian Burial was held 11 a.m. Saturday morning, July 18 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Monticello with interment in the Oakwood Cemetery. Friends called from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. at Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello. Please sign the online guestbook at Goettschonline.com.

Alva F. Melchers April 1, 1943 – March 18, 2020

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 2:12pm

      Alva F. Melchers, 76, of Anamosa, passed away March 18, 2020, at Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa.

      A Memorial Service for Al will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday July 25, 2020 at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church in Monticello.  Relatives and friends may visit Wayne Zion one hour prior to services to offer condolences to the Melchers family. Burial will follow at the church cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the Anamosa American Legion Post #13 and the Iowa Honors Detail.

Judith Sternhagen July 29, 1947 – July 19, 2020

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 2:12pm

      Judith Elizabeth Sternhagen, 72, of Hopkinton, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Regional Medical Center in Manchester.

      Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Kramer Funeral Home, Monticello.  A Celebration of Life will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello.

Steven P. Sutterman Aug. 2, 1957 – July 12, 2020

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 2:11pm

      Steven P., “Stevie Ray” Sutterman of Monticello, Iowa passed away Saturday, July 12, 2020 of a brief illness.

      Steve was born Aug. 2, 1957 in the Quad Cities to Larry and Kay (Joy) Sutterman Eilers.

      Surviving are his wife Tammy (Chapman) Sutterman of 24 years and his son Nash and a special friend, Shelby; a brother, Jeff (Beth) Sutterman of Maryland; a mother-in-law, Mary Tschantz; a step-father, Bob Eilers; many in-laws and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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