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Obituaries

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Wed
13
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.

Wed
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.

Wed
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.

Wed
21
Feb

Henry “Bill” Billert, Jr.

Henry “Bill” Billert, Jr., 86, formerly of Rockford, Ill., passed away on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.

Memorial services were on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Alpine Lutheran Church, Rockford.

Wed
14
Feb

Robert “Bob” D. Brown

Robert “Bob” Dean Brown passed away peacefully at home on his beloved farm on Feb. 5, 2024.

Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 10, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Colesburg, conducted by Rev. Philip Agyei and Deacon Paul Dolan. Visitation was before services at the parish center.

Burial was at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Greeley.

Wed
07
Feb

Mary Ann F. Oviatt

Mary Ann Fern Oviatt, 91, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at the Washington County Hospital following a short illness.

Celebration of life services will be held Saturday, May 4, at 2 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington, Iowa. Private family interment will take place at a later date. 

Wed
07
Feb

Alice A. De Sotel

Alice A. De Sotel, 102, of New Vienna passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the Guttenberg Care Center.

Visitation was Saturday, Feb. 3, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville. Funeral services followed at St. Boniface Catholic Church, New Vienna, conducted by Rev. Gabriel Mensah.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

Wed
31
Jan

Karen C. Vaughan

Karen C. Vaughan, 78, of Garnavillo passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at the Guttenberg Care Center surrounded by her sons.

Visitation was Sunday, Jan. 28, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo. 

Inurnment will be held at a later date. 

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