Obituaries

Shirley Hearn Feb. 7, 1937 – April 3, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 05/16/2018 - 7:36am

      Shirley Hearn, 81, of Monticello, died peacefully, with her loving husband of 64 years by her side on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Pinicon Place in Anamosa.

      Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2018 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Monticello.  Visitation will be at the church beginning at noon. Following the service, dessert will be served in the church basement.

 

Donna Goldfein Aug. 4, 1933 – Feb. 2, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 10:52am

Donna Goldfein, passed away on Feb. 2, 2018 at the age of 83 years. 

Born in Jones County, Iowa on August 4, 1933, Donna was raised on her family’s farm and in the City of Anamosa. Upon completion of her education, Donna moved to St. Louis to work in reservations for TWA, also finding time to win Miss Missouri. Later, while traveling throughout the world in her role as a flight attendant for American Airlines and ARAMCO. She lived in Europe and the Middle East prior to her marriage to Daniel Goldfein in 1960.

Robert Starks Feb. 23, 1944-May 2, 2018

Published by admin on Thu, 05/03/2018 - 11:56am

     Robert Starks, age 74, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids following a battle with cancer. 

     Robert Charles Starks was born Feb. 23, 1944 at Monticello, Iowa. He was the son of Robert and Kathleen Cunter, Starks. He received his education at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Monticello. Bob then started working in the construction business. For the past 18 years he has worked for Steiner Construction. Bob married Marsha Bearce on Nov. 19, 1966 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Phyllis Corinne (Powers) Wilken Jan. 13, 1927-May 1, 2018

Published by admin on Thu, 05/03/2018 - 10:10am

     Phyllis Corinne (Powers) Wilken, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went home to her Lord on May 1, 2018 at the age of 91. A visitation will be held from 9-11a.m. Monday, May 7, 2018 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Lunch will follow at the church. A private interment will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello. Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello, has taken Phyllis into their care.

Geraldine “Gerry” Huber Date of death: April 27, 2018

Published by admin on Thu, 05/03/2018 - 10:01am

     Geraldine “Gerry” Huber, 84, of Hopkinton, died Friday, April 27, 2018. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2018 at St. Luke Catholic Church with Fr. Paul Baldwin and Deacon Ed Goldsmith presiding. Burial will be in Hopkinton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2018, at St. Luke Catholic Church.

     Gerry was born to Alfred and Rachael (Anglin) Lahey in Delaware County, Iowa, as the youngest of four daughters. She was educated in Buck Creek School System.

Howard Kurth Dec. 1, 1932-May 1, 2018

Published by admin on Thu, 05/03/2018 - 9:57am

     Howard Kurth, age 85, died Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at his home following an extended illness.

     Funeral services will be held 11 Saturday morning, May 5, 2018 at the United Church of Monticello where friends may call after 9 a.m. Pastor Jean Sullivan will officiate at the services. Military Honors will be presented by the United States Army Honors Team. Goettsch Funeral Home has been entrusted with Howard’s care and services. The family suggests casual attire and, memorials may be made to Camp Courageous of Iowa. 

Patricia Ann Goldsmith March 25, 1948 – April 27, 2018

Published by admin on Tue, 05/01/2018 - 11:45am

Patricia Ann (Hemmer) Goldsmith, 70, of Lexington, Nebraska went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2018 at her home in Lexington. 

Catherine C. Willwerth Oct. 2, 1928-April 21, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 12:44pm

     Catherine C. Willwerth, 89 years old, formerly of Jesup and Fairbank, Iowa, died Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Prairie Hills Assisted Living, Independence, Iowa.

Robert Husman Jan. 23, 1926 – April 13, 2018

Published by admin on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 12:07pm

Robert Husman, age 92, died Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. 

Funeral services will be held 11:00 Thursday morning, April 19, 2018 at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello where friends may register after 10:00. Pastor Gary Novak will officiate at the services. Millitary Honors presented by the United States Army.  Private family interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery.

Dale LeRoy Chally 1933 – April 12, 2018

Published by admin on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 12:07pm

Dale LeRoy Chally, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 12, 2018, surrounded by his huge, loving family.

Visitation began at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Marion, where a funeral service commenced at 12:00 Noon.  Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello.  Rev. Jody Skogen officiated and the Monticello Drill Team and the Iowa Army Honors Detail accorded military honors.

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