Obituaries

Casper Ilsley Robinson Oct. 19, 1927 – July 19, 2017

Published by admin on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 8:43am

Casper Ilsley Robinson, 89, of Anamosa, formerly of Mechanicsville, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in the Wilton Retirement Community in Wilton, which was his home since January of 2015. Casper’s request was to be cremated with no services.

Maxine Alice Von Spreecken Sept. 7, 1929-July 23, 2017

Published by admin on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 8:42am

     Maxine Alice Von Spreecken, 87, of Anamosa and formerly of Onslow, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at the Anamosa Care Center.

     A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Lahey Funeral Home in Wyoming, Iowa. Visitation will be 4:-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26. Burial - Wyoming Cemetery.

Gary Lee Dirks Death – July 8, 2017

Published by admin on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 8:25am

      Gary Lee Dirks of Superior, Ariz. passed away July 8, 2017. Surviving are one daughter, Lesa Halbaland, one son, Todd Dirks, both of Washington state; and one sister, Wilma (Dirks) Williams.

      He was proceeded in death by his parents, John and Meta Dirks; brothers Robert, Willis and Dwaine.

      A private family comittal service at Wayne Zion Cemetery will be held at a later date.

William “Bill” Joseph Wernimont March 29, 1936-July 13, 2017

Published by admin on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 11:12am

     William “Bill” Joseph Wernimont, age 81, died Thursday, July 13, 2017, at his son’s home on the Wernimont family farm near Monticello.

     Visitation will be held at the St. Luke Catholic Church, Hopkinton, on Monday, July 17, 2017 from 4-7 p.m., beginning with the Parish Vigil Service. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Carl Wolken July 28, 1920-July 14, 2017

Published by admin on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 11:08am

     Carl Wolken, age 96, died peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2017 at the Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with his wife Betty of nearly 75 years by his side. 

Kathleen Behrens Dec. 7, 1940-July 12, 2017

Published by admin on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 9:11am

     Kathleen Behrens, age 76, of Placida, Fla., and formerly of Cascade and Monticello, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Cascade, Iowa with her husband and daughters by her side.

David Wayne Goff Sept. 15, 1954-July 8, 2017

Published by admin on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 11:12am

     David Wayne Goff, 62, of Monticello, died Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa. Funeral Service: 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with visitation two hours prior to service. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Andy Boffeli Feb. 26, 1967-July 4, 2017

Published by admin on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 11:08am

     Andy Boffeli, age 50, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at the Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport following a sudden illness. 

     Private Family services will be held on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Fr. Paul Baldwin will officiate at the services. The Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello is caring for the family. Thoughts, memories and condolences may be left at goettschonline.com. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

Jane Lechner Dec. 28, 1933 – July 3, 2017

Published by admin on Fri, 07/07/2017 - 3:26pm

Jane Lechner, age 83, of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital on Monday, July 3, 2017.

Donna Maxine Williams Sept. 28, 1934-July 3, 2017

Published by admin on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 10:56am

     Donna Maxine Williams, 82, of Monticello, Iowa, passed away Saturday July 3, 2017, at Crestridge Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

     Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday July 5, 2017 at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello with graveside services at 10:30 a.m. officiated by Rev. Colleen Petaros.

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