Obituaries

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Wed
08
May

Gail A. Sims

Gail A. Sims, 71, of Guttenberg died on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

Graveside services were Tuesday, May 7, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, conducted by Pastor Dave Byrd.

Inurnment was Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein.

Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein assisted the family.

Wed
01
May

Lois A. Muench

Lois Ann Muench, 92, of Cedar Rapids passed on into the presence of her Saviour on April 24, 2024. 

Visitation will be Saturday, May 4, at 10 a.m. at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., conducted by Reverend Navurskis. 

A private family burial will take place in Guttenberg.

Wed
24
Apr

Bruce L. Hanson

Reverend Bruce L. Hanson, 75, of Garnavillo passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Santa Ana, Calif.

Visitation was Sunday, April 21, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg.

Funeral services were Monday, April 22, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg.

Burial was in the Garnavillo City Cemetery.

Wed
17
Apr

Linda S. Ludovissy

Linda S. Ludovissy, 56, of North Buena Vista passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital in Guttenberg.

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, at Immaculate Conception Hall in North Buena Vista. Visitation will continue from 12-12:45 p.m. at the hall prior to funeral mass.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, conducted by Rev. Marvin Bries.

Wed
17
Apr

Lorraine F. Hefel

Lorraine F. Hefel, 97, of North Buena Vista, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation was Thursday, April 11, at Immaculate Conception Hall in North Buena Vista and before services.

Funeral services were Friday, April 12, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, conducted by Rev. Marvin Bries.

Wed
10
Apr

Kay A. Bahlmann

Kay Ann (Siems) Bahlmann, 73, of Guttenberg passed away Friday, April 5, 2024.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, at Guttenberg City Cemetery in Guttenberg, conducted by Pastor Mike Ashman.

Wed
03
Apr

Iris M. Dohse

Iris May Dohse, 94, of Garnavillo passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at Tower Living Center in Garnavillo.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo. 

Funeral services will commence at 1 p.m. with burial to follow at Clayton Cemetery in Clayton.

Wed
03
Apr

Donald “Don” J. Boardman

Donald “Don” J. Boardman, 68, of Guttenberg passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his home in Guttenberg.

Visitation will be held from 4 – 6 p.m. on Friday, April 12, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg.

Don was born on March 5, 1956, in Manchester, the son of Ralph and Rita (Wachter) Boardman.

Wed
27
Mar

Shirley A. Williams

Shirley Ann Williams, 82, of Elkader passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Sunday, March 10, 2024, at her home.

A private ceremony will be held at a later date. 

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.

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