All Obituaries

                       Lillian Handke, 93, departed peacefully from this earth at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood, Iowa on Sunday, July 26, 2020, very much enveloped at the time of her passing by the immeasurable love of her large and devoted family.              Lillian Irene Phelps came into this world on October...

            Lonnie Wright, age 68, of Colesburg, IA, died Saturday, July 4, 2020, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.             Lonnie was born in Cedar Rapids on February 8, 1952, the son of Orville and Augusta Wright.  Lonnie lived in Wisconsin most of his life until moving to Iowa where he spent the last 28 years working in plastering with Lisa Johnson.  He was a dog...

            Charles Robert Bries, 76, slipped peacefully from this world at Kavanagh (Hospice) House on June 12th, 2020, a mere 10 months after the passing of his dear wife. He abandoned his earthly existence with her ashes beside him, his eldest daughter’s hand in his, while listening to the lyrics he often sang to his children..."I want to go home. I want to go home. Lord, how I want to go...

Donald Bailey, 79, passed away Wed. June 10 at the Guttenberg Rehab and Care Center. Cremation rites have been accorded thru Tueke-Allyn Funeral Home in Guttenberg, IA, services will be determined at a later date. He was born Jan. 11, 1941 to Charles and Rosalie(Gile) Bailey.  He married to Sandra(Neuroth) on Sept. 22, 1962. Don worked at Fisher Controls for 40 yrs. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and a Life member of the Knights of Columbus. Don and Sandy moved...

            Shirley Mae (Weber) Swisher passed into eternity on June 8, 2020 at the Guttenberg Care Center. Shirley was born into the family of Emil and Eliza (Vorwald) Weber on January 2, 1931 on a farm just outside of Garnavillo.             Shirley was married to the love of her life, Eldon R. Swisher, on July 20, 1948. The couple welcomed children Susan and Jeffrey, and after a...

            John Clifton Meyer, 95, of Garnavillo, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at his home.             John was born March 2, 1925 on the family farm east of Giard, Iowa, the youngest child of Clifton and Milda (Glesne) Meyer.  John was baptized at his home by Rev. Dr. George Wessel on March 19, 1925 during the “wake” service of his father Clifton, who had died on March 16....

            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...