Grace Agatha (Heying) Maiers, 99, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. She was born on January 1, 1920, in New Vienna, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Loeffelholz) Heying. Grace was raised in New Vienna and graduated from St. Boniface Catholic High School. On November 7, 1939, Grace was united in marriage to Ralph Maiers at St. Boniface Catholic Church in New Vienna. Together they raised two children while farming in the...

Dolores Adealine Strickland-Baldwin-Petersen, 94, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, died on her birthday, March 19, 2019, at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home. She was born on March 19, 1925, in Fowler, Colorado, the daughter of Clarence and Lydia (McCumber) Strickland. Dolores was raised and educated near Boone, Colorado. Dolores was united in marriage to Samuel Baldwin on September 1, 1944, and they made their home in Colorado, eventually moved to Onamia, Minnesota, where they managed the...

Marilyn Babette Brown, 93, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, formerly of Manchester, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point. She was born on June 3, 1925, in Sterling, Illinois, to Harry and Anna (Beveroth) Blakeslee of Lanark, Illinois, where she was raised and educated. On June 5, 1946, Marilyn was united in marriage to Lloyd Brown. Five children were born to this union. Through the years, Marilyn worked at Lovett and Dave’s...

Marvin Eugene Gamm, 84, of Arlington, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. He was born on December 19, 1934, at home on a farm near Arlington, the son of Elmer and Iva (Smith) Gamm, where he attended rural country school, worked on his parents’ farm, and helped other local farmers. On April 7, 1957, Marvin was united in marriage to Arlene Bahe at St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural Artesian. Three children were born to this union. After...

Leonard Edward Monaghan, 83, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. A native of Monti, Leonard was born January 25, 1936, to Francis and Anna (Flanagan) Monaghan. He graduated from Coggon High School in 1954 and served two years in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. On July 7, 1962, Leonard was united in marriage to Shirley Gavin of Cedar Rapids. Seven children were born to this...

Joan L. Werner, 81, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away peacefully from a sudden illness on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester.  She was born on August 27, 1937, in Dyersville, the daughter of Leonard and Clara (Buenker) Krapfl.  Joan was raised and educated in Dyersville, and graduated from Xavier High School in 1955.   After graduation, Joan worked at McCabe Cleaners.  On April 23, 1960, Joan was united in marriage to Ralph J....

Burdette “Bud” Carl Schenke, 98, of Edgewood, Iowa, formerly of Colesburg, died on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood. He was born on January 17, 1921, in Earlville, the son of Benjamin and Florence (Kurrelmeyer) Schenke. On March 21, 1947, Bud was united in marriage to LaVera E. Williams at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Three children were born to this union. The family owned and operated a dairy farm near Colesburg. Bud valued hard work...

Joy Ashbaugh, 54, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at her home.  She was born on October 20, 1964, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Philip Jr. and Betty (Harkness) Ashbaugh. Joy was raised and educated in Hollister, California, and graduated from San Benito High School in 1982.   Joy was united in marriage to Aaron Richard and two sons were born to this union. The family resided in the Quad Cities (Illinois).  Joy worked as a cook in...

David Henry Krapfl, 84, of Edgewood, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester. He was born on July 19, 1934, in Epworth, the son of Otto and Regina (Prier) Krapfl. Dave was raised and educated in the Epworth area.  He joined the United States Army and served honorably for a short period of time.   On October 26, 1968, Dave was united in marriage to Anna Marie Maiers at Nativity Catholic Church in Dubuque.  Three children were...

Merle Lee Nueton, 77, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. He was born on July 27, 1941, in Manchester, the son of Lawrence and Iva (Hawks) Nueton. Merle was raised and educated in Manchester and was a 1960 graduate of West Delaware High School.    Merle married Anita Hines in June 1964. Two sons, Shawn and Paul, were born to this union. Anita passed away in 1980.     In November 1987, Merle was married to...