All Obituaries

            Gloria Gayle Priem, age 86, of Garnavillo, IA, died Monday, May 4, 2020, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital in Guttenberg, IA.             Gloria was born September 20, 1933 to Milo and Vella (Boardman) Decker she was one of seven children in her family, she graduated from Garnavillo High School.  On March 15, 1953 Gloria married the love of her life Dean Priem...

                    Cynthia Lynn Mueller, age 47, of Garnavillo, IA, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, surrounded by her family.  She was born on January 28, 1973, the daughter of Dennis and Sharon (Schmelzer) Reth.              Cindy attended and graduated from the Guttenberg High School with the class of 1991.  On June 20, 1992, Cindy...

            Craig Alan Ruegnitz, age 64, of Elkport, IA, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 24, 1955, in Edgewood IA, the son of Gene and Jean (Tinkey) Ruegnitz.             Craig attended and graduated from Elkader High School with the class of 1973.  He worked for Trademark Homes and spent 39 years working for...

             Burnell Glendor Duwe, age 83, of Guttenberg, IA, died Friday, April 17, 2020.  He was born in Guttenberg on June 2, 1936, the son of Ora and Leona (Morarend) Duwe.             Burnell attended the Miners Creek Country School and farmed for many years.  After selling the family farm, he was employed by Livingston Lumber & Nelson Lumber where he stacked lumber.  On...

            Arletta Darlene Hankes, age 89, of Dingesville, IA, died Friday, April 10, 2020, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.             Arletta was born November 4, 1930 to John Wesley and Maude (Monroe) Welsh at their home in Graham, IA. She was one of seven children.  On September 2, 1948, Arletta was united in marriage with James Hankes and their marriage blessed...

              Alice Clara Wilamina Siebrecht Downing was born to Otto and Augusta (Schafermeier) Siebrecht April 24, 1916 on the family farm south of Garnavillo.  She died April 6, 2020 at Greenwood Village, Colorado.  Alice was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, Iowa.  She attended Eagle District Country School through 8th Grade and graduated from Garnavillo High School in...

            Owen Harbaugh, age 72, of Guttenberg, IA, died Thursday, March 26, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.             Owen was born July 16th 1947 to Charles “Willis” and Goldie Harbaugh on the home farm near Colesburg IA. He was one of four children. He attended Guttenberg High School and graduated in 1966. After graduation he served in the US Army where he...

                      Clark Edward Frommelt, age 81, of Dubuque, IA, died Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Manor Care Center in Dubuque, IA.  He was born in Millville IA, on March 6, 1939, the son of Edwin and Eleanor (Brockman) Frommelt.              Clark graduated from the Guttenberg High School with the class of 1957. He served in the United States...

Vernon William Walter was born June 14, 1935 to Irvin F and Evelyn (Tuecke) Walter at home on the Walter Farm near Guttenberg, Iowa. He passed away March 19, 2020 in Webb City, Missouri. Vern received his elementary education at Jolly Ridge Country School and his high school diploma from Guttenberg High School. In later years he enrolled in college night classes. Vern operated the family grain and livestock farm for many years. He received many awards related to farming. He was very...

            Loren Roger Hefel, age 53, of Dubuque, IA, died Sunday, March 15, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on October 29, 1966 in Dubuque, the son of Emmet and Darlene (Auderer) Hefel.             Loren received his education and graduated from the Guttenberg High School.  Loren worked at All American Homes and Lumber Specialties before his...