Obituaries

LaFonda Fay Simon Oct. 16, 1939 – April 23, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 05/07/2025 - 7:54am

      LaFonda Fay (Thielen) Simon, 85, of Monticello, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, surrounded by family and love.

    Goettsch Funeral Home has taken LaFonda and her family into their care. A private burial will be held for immediate family followed by a celebration of life on Saturday, May 31. All those who wish to join are welcome to attend from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Monticello Eagles Club. Thoughts, memories and condolences may be left at www.Goettschonline.com.

Cody J. Poppe Nov. 6, 1976 – April 25, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 9:07am

      Cody J. Poppe, age 48 of Lowden, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. There will be a memorial visitation held at the Lowden Fire Department on Sunday, May 4 from 1-4 p.m.

    Cody was born on Nov. 6, 1976 in Maquoketa to Steve and Rhonda (Willman) Poppe. He married Shannon Stolte on Aug. 12, 1999 in Tipton.

    An avid outdoorsman, Cody found peace and joy in nature. He loved to hunt, fish, and ride ATVs. Whether it was a friendly game of  bags, a weekend spent with loved ones, or a quiet moment in the woods, Cody embraced life to the fullest.

Matthew (Matt) Winston Wenndt March 26, 1952 – March 7, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 9:07am

      Matthew (Matt) Winston Wenndt, 52, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 7, 2025, in Lisbon, Iowa.

    Above all else Matt loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Amy; son, Lars Ledford of Eugene, Ore.; daughter, Stephanie (Zach) Fillmore of Cedar Rapids; son, Cameron Wenndt of Newhall; parents, Duane and Janice Wenndt of Wyoming; sister, Elaine (Dan) Michaels of Llano, Calif.; brother, Jonathan Wenndt of Peoria, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Harper, Hudson and Ezra; two nephews, Alex and Andrew; a niece, Rachel; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

David Wilson June 14, 1940 – April 25, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 9:06am

      David Wilson, 84, died Friday, April 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

Donna Schneider Jan. 11, 1934 –April 18, 2025

Published by admin on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 8:13am

      Donna Schneider, 91, died peacefully Friday evening, April 18, 2025, at The Meadows at Stoney Point in Cedar Rapids.

Rosemary L. Folken July 29, 1936 – March 29, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 04/09/2025 - 7:20am

      Rosemary L. Folken, 88, of Monticello died Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Monticello Nursing and Rehab Center. A Funeral Service of Resurrection was held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Anamosa at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, where there was visitation from 10 a.m. until service time. Iowa Cremation is assisting the family.

Madalyn “Sally” Harms Dec. 17, 1932 – April 1, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 04/09/2025 - 7:20am

       Madalyn “Sally” Harms, 92, of Vinton, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Windsor Manor Assisted Living in Vinton. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, where there was a visitation from 10-11 a.m. Burial followed at Wayne Zion Lutheran Cemetery in rural Monticello.

Julie Ireland Nov. 27, 1961 – April 1, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 04/09/2025 - 7:19am

      Julie Ireland, 63, died Tuesday April 1, 2025 at Harmony of Waterloo following an extended illness.

    Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello, Iowa.  Visitation will be held from 9 until 11 a.m. at Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello. Pastor David Raemisch will officiate at the services.  

    Surviving is her sister, Cathy (Dennis) Bossard, and a sister-in-law, Mary Ireland.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Brad, Richard and Robert Ireland.  

Richard Dean Milroy April 16, 1952 – April 3, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 04/09/2025 - 7:18am

      Richard Dean Milroy, 72, died Thursday, April 3, 2025 at University Hospital Iowa City. 

    A visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2025, at Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello.  Private family graveside services will be held at a later date. 

Dale Fredrick Glawatz Aug. 10, 1947 – March 22, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 04/02/2025 - 7:13am

      Encompassed by his faith and family, the Lord called home Reverend Dale Fredrick Glawatz. Dale passed away peacefully at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics on March 22, 2025, having attained the age of 77 years old.

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