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Mar

Harold R. McMillin, Jr.

Harold Robert McMillin, Jr., 78, of Guttenberg, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2024. He faced many health challenges in his life and fought each one with resilience and courage.

A celebration of a remarkable and impactful life was held on Friday, March 8, and funeral services were on Saturday, March 9, both at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg.

Pastor Harold was laid to rest at a private family service at Norway Lutheran Church, St. Olaf.

Wed
13
Mar

Kenneth A. Schwietert

Kenneth A. “Kenny” Schwietert, 70, passed away on March 7, 2024, in Sebring, Fla., with his wife, Helen, by his side, following a long battle with lung cancer. He lived well beyond what could be expected due to an early diagnosis and treatment starting in 2014 and continuing until his death.

Services are pending at First Presbyterian Church in Lake Placid, Fla.

Services are also pending at Colesburg Methodist Church in Colesburg.

Wed
13
Mar

Philip D. Hogan

Philip Daniel Hogan, 79, passed away after a battle with Alzheimer’s on March 5, 2024, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood.

Funeral services were Saturday, March 9, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Colesburg, conducted by Rev. John Haugen. Visitation was before services at the parish center. 

Burial was in St. Patrick Cemetery.

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13
Mar

Auto mechanic switches gears to older models


Dan Deutmeyer was honored at a retirement party at the Brown Family dealership after 48 years of dedicated employment. From left are Rachel Licursi, Linda and Dan Deutmeyer, and Rebecca and Dave Quick. (Photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Dan Deutmeyer of Guttenberg began his career as a vehicle mechanic in 1970 – the year he married his wife, Linda, of 53 years. The couple has four grown and married children, Rebecca (Dave) Quick of Wisconsin, Rachel  (Angelo) Licursi of Minnesota, Renee (Filipe) Moreira of Wisconsin, Jeffrey (Pierrette) Deutmeyer, of Florida and nine grandchildren.

How we met

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13
Mar

Open Mic celebrates one-year of shared writing


The Guttenberg Public Library Writers Open Mic is held the first Thursday of each month. Front from left are Anita Grunder, Hannah Whetston, Loretta Pierce and Duaine Palas; back row, guest Bill George, Shawn Carr, Susan Snow, Jeff Palmer, Emily Pont, Betty Pierce and Katey Simon. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Guttenberg Public Library Writers Open Mic program, which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, provides a welcoming, non-judgmental environment for individuals to share their current work. The successful writer's group meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. The library doors open at 6:30 p.m. for attendees who wish to visit and get comfortable before the program begins.

Wed
06
Mar

Stockyard serves up a little bit of Texas in Osterdock


Stockyard Restaurant and Bar owner Joe Kann enjoys providing top-quality food, drinks, and service to hungry locals, tourists, and outdoor enthusiasts in his Texas-themed eatery. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Young entrepreneur Joe Kann used his fond memories of spending time in Texas as a youth with his family as the motivation for the Stockyard Restaurant and Bar located at 3559 Kiln Road in Osterdock. 

Winter hours are Thursday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

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06
Mar

GMHC volunteer greeter program receives high marks


Becky Shaffer enjoys her position as a volunteer greeter at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

During the COVID-19 pandemic the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) hired front door screeners to greet patients and guide them through the check-in questions. At that time, hospital staff members recognized what an asset it was to have someone there to greet patients. 

Volunteer greeter program

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06
Mar

Corps seeks public input on mooring sites

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public input on some potential mooring facilities on the Upper Mississippi River, including a site near Guttenberg.

Mooring facilities are structures in the river that vessels can use to temporarily anchor. There are two types: 

Mooring cell: A circular sheet pile structure usually filled with earth and/or concrete.

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28
Feb

Marilyn “Mitz” J. Svestka

Marilyn “Mitz” J. Svestka, 76, of Garnavillo passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at the Guttenberg Care Center with her family by her side.

Visitation was Monday, Feb. 26, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 27, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Garnavillo.

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28
Feb

Betty J. Geuder

Betty Jane Geuder, 81, of Guttenberg passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque.

Visitation was Friday, Feb. 23, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg and Saturday before services at the church.

Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 24, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, conducted by Pastor Brent Keller.

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