All Obituaries

            Kermit Pensel, age 80, died Friday, November 17, 2018, at Elkader Care Center in Elkader, IA.             Kermit was born July 24, 1938 to Edgar and Marie (Handke) Pensel. He married the love of his life Jean Reth on March 5, 1960 at St. John’s Church in Guttenberg.             Kermit was a man of few words but his kind soul and...

            Rita Mae Rosacker, age 90, of Guttenberg, IA, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.  She was born on December 26, 1927, in New Vienna, one of eleven children born to Louis and Josephine Pape.             Rita received her education locally and on April 6, 1953, she was united in marriage with Robert C. Rosacker at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...

          Vernon G Bockenstedt, age 75, of Colesburg, IA, died Monday, October 22, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Dyersville, IA.  He was born on November 18, 1942 near Petersburg, Iowa, the son of John and Hilda Bockenstedt.                  Vern received his education locally and farmed pretty much his entire life. On January 30, 1971, Vern was united in marriage with Sharon Rose...

            Fern Clara Scheffert, age 91, of Garber, IA, died Monday, October 22, 2018, at the Guttenberg Care Center.  She was born on July 29, 1927 on the family farm on Bear Creek in Elk Township, the daughter of Orlando and Clara Krieg.             Fern attended the Musfeldt County School and later graduated from the Elkport High School.  On May 7, 1946, Fern was...

     Rita Alice Eulberg, age 80, of Garnavillo, IA, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Guttenberg Care Center.   She was born on September 5, 1938 in Waukon IA, the daughter of Leo and Sarah Alice (Brady) Henry.             Rita graduated from the Waukon High School at later received her teaching degree from the Iowa State Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls.  On August 12, 1961, Rita was united in...

Linda Rose Blunk-Klein, age 66, of Marquette, IA, died Saturday, October 6, 2018 in Prairie Du Chien, WI.  Linda Married Daniel Klein on September 15, 1981 in Garnavillo. She is survived by her husband Daniel of Marquette, mother Bernice Blunk and brother Vern of Garnavillo. Arrangements are being handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, 207 S. 1st St, Guttenberg, IA No Services scheduled at this time. Burial at a later date.

Patsy Ann Dickson, age 83, of Guttenberg, IA, died Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, IA, surrounded by her family.  She was born on July 23, 1935, the daughter of William and Geneva Reinhardt.             Patsy grew up in the Marquette area where she received her education.  On August 25, 1956, Patsy was united in marriage with Paul Dale “PD” Dickson at St. Paul Lutheran Church in...

          Darlene Mae Dutka, age 77, of Guttenberg, IA, died Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the Guttenberg Care Center.  She was born on July 30, 1941 on the family farm near Guttenberg, the daughter of Everd and Opal (Noack) Tuecke.            Darlene received her education at Guttenberg and on August 2, 1958, she was united in marriage with Floyd Dutka at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg. ...

            Charles Nicholas Strub, age 88, of Guttenberg, IA, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018.  He was born on January 30, 1930 in Lansing IA, the son of Cornelius and Marcella Strub.              Charles attended the Village Creek School and later Immaculate Conception High School in Lansing where he graduated with the class of 1948.  He served in the National Guard from 1949-1952 and...