Obituaries

Alice Rieken Oct. 13, 1931 – June 1, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 10:11am

Alice Rieken passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2018, after complications due to a fall earlier in the week.  She died peaceably in the arms of her daughters and in the surround of her family’s love at New Haven, Mo. with the assistance of Hospice.

Wayne Pence Feb. 24, 1938 – May 20, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 05/30/2018 - 8:46am

Wayne Pence, 80, of Onslow, passed away peacefully at his home on May 20, 2018 with his family and best friends by his side.

His funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Oxford Junction. Visitation was held on Friday, May 25 at Lahey and Dawson Funeral Home in Oxford Junction from 4-7 p.m. Burial was at Pence Cemetery, rural Baldwin with Military Honors.

Mary McLaughlin Farley Nov. 5, 1948-Feb. 4, 2018

Published by admin on Thu, 05/24/2018 - 10:43am

     Mary McLaughlin Farley, 69, wife of Michael Farley of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on Feb. 4, 2018 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Born on Nov. 5, 1948, she was the second child of James and Myrna McLaughlin of Monticello, Iowa, the town in which she was raised.

Ruth Schuetz Dec. 18, 1923 – May 7, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 12:34pm

      Ruth Schuetz, 94, of Monticello, died Monday, May 7, 2018. There will be no services per Ruth’s request.

Gene Myron Denniston July 15, 1925 – May 17, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 12:33pm

     Gene Myron Denniston, 92, of Onslow passed away peacefully on May 17, 2018 at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade, Iowa.

   Visitation service will be held at Zion American Lutheran Church in Wyoming on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. with a memorial service at 4 p.m. and a luncheon to follow. Burial will be held at the Wyoming Cemetery. Lahey and Dawson Funeral Services will be assisting the family at this time.

Patricia Goldsmith Date of death: April 27, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 12:32pm

      Patricia Goldsmith, 70, of Lexinginton, Neb., formerly of Monticello, died Friday, April 27, 2018 in Lexington.

      A service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello, with visition at 1 p.m.

      Survivors include her husband, Marvin; children, Greg and Jeff; and sisters, Sandi Sampson and Sue Ballou. Other survivors include Sue Burrichter, Glenda Eilers, Ed Goldsmith, Kathy Wulfekuhle, Carol Manternach, and families.

 

Mark Douglas Mead Jan. 1, 1949 – May 9, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 9:44am

      Mark Douglas Mead, 69, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Stanwood, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.

      Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 19, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Clarence at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Matt Schneider-Adams officiating. Visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 18, at Chapman’s in Clarence. Burial will be in Center Junction Madison Cemetery after lunch at the church in Clarence.

Patricia Jo Ann Wells Date of death: May 6, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 9:44am

      Patricia Jo Ann Wells, age 64, of Monticello, passed away on May 6, 2018.

      She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Ramona Wells.

      She is survived by her children April, Dennis Jr., and Angel; her grandchildren; her sister Melinda Wells; and her fiancée of 24 years, Scott A. Dirks.

 

William Edward Corbin Jr. Aug. 24, 1926 – May 6, 2018

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 9:43am

It was a good life but in the hearts and minds of the many who knew and loved William Edward Corbin Jr., it was truly a charmed life.  

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018 and 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church, Monticello.

A Civil War Celebration of Life Service will be at First Presbyterian Church, Monticello, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018.

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.

 

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