All Obituaries

     Mary Ann Ernster, age 91, of Guttenberg, IA, died Friday, September 10, 2021, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.  Mary was born on May 10, 1930 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy Terpstra.  She graduated from Aquinas High School in LaCrosse Wisconsin in 1948 and married Robert Ernster on June 28, 1952.  They enjoyed 54 years of Marriage!  Mary was a loving and gentle woman who always shared a smile and a kind word.  She...

                  Shirley Naomi (Jacobs) Wirkler, age 91, of Farmersburg, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, September 6, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa.             Shirley was born March 5, 1930, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Frank C. and Alberta (Hites) Jacobs. After high school she started her education in teaching at Iowa State Teachers College. She was...

            John (Jack) Thein, 75, of Guttenberg died on Sunday, Sept. 5, following a fatal motorcycle/kayak accident, through no fault of his own, near Rossville in Allamakee County.             Jack was born to Walter and Helen (Leibold) Thein, Garber, on May 26, 1946 in Guttenberg. Jack was the youngest of four children. On June 18, 1966 he was united in marriage with Jane Smith...

            James Kolker, age 77, of Guttenberg, IA, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021, where he was comforted by his loving wife and family.             James was born on January 17, 1944 to John and Ruth (Schrunk) Kolker in Dubuque, IA, he was one of seven children. On June 6 in 1964, Jim married the love of his life Sandra Knudtson at St. Paul’s Church in Guttenberg, they were blessed with two...

            Gayle Kahle, age 98, of Guttenberg, IA, died peacefully Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at River Living Center in Guttenberg with family at her side.  She was born on May 5, 1923, the daughter of George and Grace (Hansel) Moser at the family’s farmhouse in Osterdock.             Gayle attended Bethel School at Osterdock through 8th grade and graduated from...

            Pamela Jean Voshell, age 74, of Guttenberg, IA, died Monday, August 16, 2021, at Edgewood Convalescent Home. She was born on October 18, 1946 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Merton and Beverly (Welsh) Cole.             On December 31, 1971, Pam was united in marriage with Arvid “Bud” Voshell and this union blessed them with 3 children, Ronald, Lori &...

     Laura Ann Wille, age 81, of Guttenberg, IA, died Tuesday August 10, 2021 in her home. She was born on February 16, 1940 on the home farm near Petersburg, IA, the daughter of William and Modesta (Willenborg) Loecke.  Laura received her education locally and on August 23, 1961, Laura was united in marriage with Raymond Wille at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg, IA.  Laura and Ray spent their working years farming together until their...

            Duwane Delbert Duwe, age 96, of Guttenberg, IA, died Friday, July 16, 2021, at the Guttenberg Care Center.  He was born on the home farm in Guttenberg on March 10, 1925, the son of Larry and Mathilda (Sadewasser) Duwe.             Duwane received his education in Guttenberg and worked for Meuser Lumber Company for 43 years.  On May 3, 1945, Duwane married his...

            Henry Augustine Mueller, age 91, of Garnavillo IA, passed away Thursday July 15th, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born in Garnavillo Iowa, on July 28th, 1929, the son of Herman and Margaret (Harter) Mueller.             Henry attended Catholic school in Garnavillo and completed 8th grade.  On May 21, 1957, Henry married the love of his life Rosemary Alvina Meyers at Holy Trinity...