Obituaries

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Wed
12
Jun

Nicholas Fohey

Nicholas Mark Fohey, 35, of Marion, Iowa formerly of Monona, Iowa, a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, godfather and friend, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 12, 1989 to Mark and Jill (Winkoski) Fohey in Elkader, Iowa, Nick grew up in Monona right alongside his preschool friend and high school sweetheart, Jordann, whom he later proposed to so they could be official best friends for life. Nick graduated from MFL MarMac High School with the class of 2007, earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from The University of Northern Iowa in 2011 and his Juris Doctorate in 2015 from the University of Iowa.

Tue
04
Jun

Kay A. Schaffer

Kay Ann Schaffer, 71, of Edgewood, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, surrounded by family, at her home in rural Edgewood. She was born Sept. 21, 1952, in Dubuque, the daughter of Louis and Elizabeth (Oberbroeckling) Loeffelholz. Kay was raised in the Petersburg and Dyersville areas and was a 1970 graduate of Western Dubuque High School.

Tue
04
Jun

Linda L. Meyer

Linda Laverle Meyer, 85, of Elkader, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Elkader Care Center.

 

Wed
29
May

Patricia A. Breitsprecher

Patricia Ann Ehrhardt Breitsprecher, age 92, of Elkader, formerly of Monona, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Elkader Care Center.

 

Wed
29
May

Richard L. 'Dick' Crane

Richard “Dick” Lee Crane, 73, of Elkader, passed on May 21, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Elkader. Dick lived and worked in the Elkader area his whole life. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who very much enjoyed his time outdoors, including time spent on the farm. 

 

Tue
21
May

Rita M. Gerner

Rita Mary Gerner, age 100, died May 19, 2024, at her residence in Guttenberg with family at her side. 

 

Tue
14
May

John F. Farmer

John Francis Farmer, 90, of Strawberry Point, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood. He was born on Dec. 10, 1933, in Strawberry Point, the son of Dewey James and Cepha (Steele) Farmer. John was raised in the Strawberry Point area, attending kindergarten through eighth grade at Cox Creek School District #9. John later purchased the family farm and the property which included his country schoolhouse. The schoolhouse, now named in his honor by his children, hosts family get-togethers. John graduated from Strawberry Point High School. 

Tue
14
May

Charles J. Mason

Charles Jeffrey Mason, 60, of Marquette, never gave up his fight with cancer. He put his faith and trust in God and let God carry him home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. 

 

Tue
14
May

Lee W. Stence

Lee William Stence of Coon Valley, Wis., passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Mayo Hospital in La Crosse, Wis.

 

Tue
14
May

Catherine "Cookie" Thornton

Catherine “Cookie” Bergan Thornton died peacefully on May 1, 2024, at her home in Goose Creek, S.C., surrounded by family. Catherine was born July 18, 1941, in Elkader, the youngest of  five children of Thomas and Nelly Kelly Bergan. 

 

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