All Obituaries

            Jean Dorene Ruegnitz, age 89, of Garber, IA, died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at UnityPoint Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. She was born November 28, 1931 in Greeley Iowa, the daughter of Joseph & Ruth (Lillibridge) Tinkey.              Jean was raised and educated in the area graduating from the Edgewood High School in 1950.  On November 26, 1954, Jean was...

            Marilyn Jane Spear, age 78, of Clayton, IA, formerly of Waterloo, IA died Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at the Guttenberg Care Center.  She was born on January 2, 1943 in Waterloo, IA, the daughter of Floyd and Mabel Hare.             Marilyn received her education in Waterloo where she graduated from West Waterloo High School.  On April 15, 1960, she was united...

            Marvin Karl Haller was born at home during the depression on January 17, 1934.  Once his mother realized a mistake was made on his birth certificate it was changed to Marvin Dale and remained so until his death at home on January 19, 2021.              He was raised in an Olde World German neighborhood in Muscatine, Iowa.  As a toddler it was on a neighbor...

            There will not be a public visitation.  There will be a Funeral Service on Wednesday January 6, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garnavillo, Iowa where everyone is welcome to attend.  For all those who plan to attend the funeral at 11, everyone will be required to wear a mask.  As you enter the church you will be able to sign a register book and a member of the staff will then seat you.  There will be no public...

            Freddie Dale Bush, age 72, of Guttenberg, IA, formerly of Colesburg, IA passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.  Fred was born on April 5, 1948 in Edgewood, the son of Harvey and Emma (Palmer) Bush.             Fred received his education from the Edgewood-Colesburg School where he graduated with the class of 1966.  On April...

            Marilyn Irene Reimer, age 84, of Guttenberg, IA died Wednesday Dec 30, 2020 at her home at Riverview Assisted Living.  She was born on March 8th 1936, in Greeley, IA, the daughter of Herman and Rose (Schiltz) Fessler.             Marilyn received her education at Oneida, IA.  She enjoyed quilting, playing cards, gardening and handiwork.  Marilyn was united...

Eunice Marie Walke, age 103, of Guttenberg, IA, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. She was born on March 1, 1917, on the family farm just outside of Garber, the daughter of Emil and Malinda (Freitag) Zittergruen.  She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elkport.  She attended rural school in Volga Township and graduated from Elkport High School in May 1934. Eunice married Kenneth Walke on Tuesday October 3, 1939, at Immanuel...

     Helen Margaret Wirkler, age 96, of Plano, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday December 21, 2020, at Prestonwood Court Assisted Living.  She was born in Garnavillo on December 2, 1924, the daughter of Herbert and Irene (Kregel) Wirkler.        After graduating from high school, Helen attended the University of Northern Iowa (Iowa State Teachers College).   She taught high school business education before moving on...

           Darlene Akers passed away at the Guttenberg Care Center on December 16, 2020. She was born on a farm near Garber on May 26, 1927 to Malcolm and Opal (Harris) Harbaugh. She graduated from Colesburg High School in 1944. After graduation, she worked at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids until meeting her future husband. Darlene married Harley Akers on May 23, 1953 at St. Paul’s Church in Guttenberg. Four children were born to this...