Evelyn Mae Bottelman, 76, of Greeley, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 29, 1947, in Edgewood, the daughter of Harry and Edith (Antrim) Forsythe. Evelyn attended rural Clayton County schools. On June 17, 1978, Evelyn was united in marriage to Albert Bottelman in Nashua, Iowa. The couple resided in Edgewood. In her younger years, she and Albert enjoyed fishing for red horse on the Turkey River. Albert passed away in 2004....

Lois Loretta Fortman, 85, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 23, 1938, in Coggon, the daughter of Leo and Marie (Jaeger) Gudenkauf. Lois was raised and educated in the Ryan area and was a graduate of St. Patrick High School. On February 6, 1956, Lois was united in marriage to Omer Herman Fortman at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ryan. Five children were blessed to this union. The couple farmed together near Belmont,...

Maxine Charlotte Lincoln, 84, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 13, 1940, the daughter of Claude and Mary (Achilles) Wilson. Maxine attended Waterloo East High School. On April 27, 1957, Maxine was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Lincoln at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Ten children were born to this union. The couple farmed their entire married life south of Strawberry Point. Maxine enjoyed...

Russell Edward Clute, 61, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Accura Healthcare of Marshalltown.  He was born in Iowa City on September 4, 1962, the son of Roger Clute and Luetta (Holthaus) Clute. He completed 12 years of special education and lived at the Howard Street Home for 30 years. Russell was a happy, fun loving guy whose family loved and supported him through his many struggles in life. He rewarded them with smiles, loving hugs and endless...

Laura Jane Hess, 86, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024, at her home. She was born on March 8, 1938, in Manchester, the daughter of Donald and Esther (Brutsman) Ruddlesdin.  Laura was raised and educated in Manchester and was a 1956 graduate of Manchester High School. She attended Iowa State University for two years and then completed her B.A. degree at the University of Dubuque, majoring in Home Economics and Biology. Laura taught in Clutier for two...

Kathryn DeVore Rees, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on April 1, 2024, with her husband of over 65 years at her side.  Kathy was born on the 31st of May 1937, the daughter of Roy and Marie (Nicolls) Welterlen of Manchester.  She graduated from Manchester High School in 1955 and graduated from Presbyterian - St Luke's Nursing School in Chicago.  While there a young sailor (Gary Rees), stationed at the Naval Station in Great Lakes, met her on a blind date.  As the...

Doris Marie Ziegler, 94, of Strawberry Point, formerly of Fairbank, passed away on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point, surrounded by her family.  She was born on March 1, 1930, in Fort Dodge, Iowa.  Doris was adopted soon after at the Lutheran Children’s Home in Fort Dodge by her parents, Theodore E. and Elda M. (Grose) Raether. Doris was baptized into the Lutheran faith on March 23, 1930. Doris was raised on a farm in rural...

Kent Allen Baker 85, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Specialty Select Hospital in Des Moines. He was born on July 31, 1937, in Strawberry Point, the son of Eli and VaNeta (Carpenter) Baker. Kent was raised and educated in the area, graduating from Edgewood High School in 1956. Marcia Lou Baker, 88, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Monticello Nursing and Rehab Center in Monticello of a broken heart. She was born on December...

Craig Robert Meyer, 58, of Marion, formally of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Silver Oak Nursing in Marion, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 27, 1965, in Manchester, the son of Leslie and Leona (Stone) Meyer. Craig was raised and educated in the Manchester area, graduating from West Delaware High School in 1983. On May 20, 1989, Craig was united in marriage to Ann Moorman. Two children were born to this union. The couple were later divorced in...

Gerald “Jerry” Lee, 83, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home in rural Manchester. Jerry was born at home in rural Masonville, the son of Harold and Bertha (Reimer) Lee. He received his education at Dundee, graduating from Manchester High School with the class of 1960.  On July 22, 1977, Jerry was united in marriage to Susan (Billhorn) McDowell in Manchester.  Jerry was a lifelong farmer, woodworker, and fisherman. He enjoyed...