Obituaries

Lloyd S. Andre Feb. 7, 1928 – Oct. 1, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 3:26pm

      Lloyd S. Andre, 90, of Anamosa, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. Visitation was held Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 4-7 p.m. at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Anamosa, where a Masonic service was held at 7 p.m. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Anamosa. Burial was in Olin Cemetery, followed by lunch at the Olin Masonic Lodge.

Mary Jo Lorenzen Dec. 3, 1924 – Oct. 1, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 3:26pm

      Mary Jo Lorenzen, 93, of Olin passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 at the Pennington Square Assisted Living facility in Monticello. Services for Mary Jo were held on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, 10 a.m.,  at the United Methodist Church in Olin. Visitation was held from 3 to 5 p.m. at Lahey and Dawson Funeral Home in Olin on Sunday, Oct. 7. Burial was held at the Olin Cemetery. 

Joshua Eugene Rigby Sept. 18, 1978 – Sept. 10, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 3:25pm

      A celebration of life will be held for Joshua Eugene Rigby on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the VFW Hall in Monticello from 1 to 5 p.m. Josh passed away unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 at Audubon where he lived with his wife Erin.

      Josh was born Sept. 18, 1978 in Des Moines, the son of Donald Rigby of Monticello and Melody (Powell) Mowery of Des Moines. In addition to his parents and wife he is also survived by his son Isaiah Rigby of Mitchellville.

Vernon Robert “Bob” Aldrich Jan. 2, 1958 – Sept. 28, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 2:31pm

      Vernon Robert “Bob” Aldrich, 60, of Langworthy, formerly of Amber, passed away on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, after a courageous battle with Lymphoma. A Celebration of Life was held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. To honor Bob’s memory, the family requested that family and friends wear their “Fighting For Bob” shirts or anything John Deere green. Inurnment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello, at a later date.

Sheryl P. McMullin March 14, 1945 – Sept. 18, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 2:31pm

      Sheryl P. McMullin, 73, of Monticello passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at Hospice of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa.

      Sheryl was born March 14, 1945, in Monticello the daughter of Melvin and Mildred (Pede) Tobiason.  She married George McMullin on Nov. 20, 1966, in Monticello.  He preceded her in death on July 28, 1998.

Rose M. Sievers May 7, 1921 – Aug. 28, 2018

Published by admin on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 1:00pm

      Rose M. Sievers, 97, of Monticello and formerly of Waverly passed away early Tuesday morning, Aug. 28, 2018, at the Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Phyllis Head, Date of Death Aug. 30, 2018

Published by admin on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 12:58pm

Phyllis Head age 90, died Thursday, August 30, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids following a brief illness.  Services are pending at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello.

 

Janet Mootz Aug. 19, 1943 – Aug. 15, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 9:11am

      Janet Mootz age 74, died Wednesday Aug. 15, 2018 at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids with her family by her side. 

      Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday morning, Aug. 20, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Monticello with interment in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Fr. Paul Baldwin will officiate at the services.   Friends may call from 4 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello where a parish Vigil Service will begin at 4 p.m..  Visitation will resume on Monday after 9:30 a.m. at the church. 

Cecelia A. Koob June 17, 1932 – Aug. 16, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 9:10am

      Cecelia A. Koob, 86, of Monticello, Iowa passed away Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at the Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center in Monticello.

      Visitation was held from 4-8 pm Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello where a parish vigil service was held at 4 p.m.  Visitation continued Tuesday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church prior to funeral services.

Elden James Brashaw March 13, 1952 – Aug. 2, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 8:17am

   Elden James Brashaw, passed away Aug. 2, 2018 in Webster, Texas at the age of 66, He was born in Anamosa, IA on March 13, 1952 to Elden William Brashaw and Lavon Lambert Brashaw.

   Elden loved to watch basketball and the Celtics were his favorite team. He enjoyed traveling, and loved to read a lot. He also enjoyed his job as a CPA and loved a good challenge.

   Elden is preceded in death by both of his parents, Elden William Brashaw and Lavon Lambert Brashaw.

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