Margaret Jean (Swanson) McCusker, 93, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. She was born on January 31, 1929, in Manchester, the daughter of Harry and Elna (Anderson) Swanson. Jean was raised in Prairie Township, Delaware County and graduated from Manchester High School. On October 25, 1949, Jean was united in marriage to Francis “Frank” Arthur McCusker at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ryan.  Five children...

Arthur Schaul, 90, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on October 2, 2022, on the Feast Day of the Guardian Angels. He was born July 4, 1932, in Luxemberg to Aloyious and Viola (Stronck) Schaul. He received his early education at a rural school near his home in Masonville and later attended Lamont High School, now known as Starmont. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth Uhlenkamp, at St. Mark Catholic Church in Edgewood on February 20, 1952. They farmed their...

Alvin L Tibbott, 90, of Greeley, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood. He was born on November 1, 1931, in Edgewood, the son of Gordon and Adelia (Kruger) Tibbott.  Alvin graduated from Greeley High School and served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War.   On March 8, 1952, Alvin was united in marriage to Sarah Hines at Manchester.  Three sons were born to this union. Alvin worked for Iowa Electric...

Michal Gary Haulk, 74, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at his brother’s home in Greeley. He was born on October 3, 1947, in Davenport, the son of Albert and Virginia (Huss) Haulk. Michal was raised in Eldridge, Iowa, and was a graduate of North Scott High School.  After high school he served honorably in the United States Army.   Michal worked at MidAmerica Gas and Light Company. He worked as a lineman and was a supervisor. Michal...

Robert Eugene Murray, 57, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at his home.  He was born on May 10, 1965, the son of Francis and Minnie Maybell (Cornwell) Murray in Dubuque.  Bob attended West Delaware High School in Manchester.   On June 28, 2003, Bob was united in marriage to Kimberly Wickman. Three children were born to this union. Bob and Kimberly lived in Masonville for 15 years and then moved to Manchester.  Over the years Bob worked in...

Willi Chalmer Buerger, 85, of Garber, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at his home. He was born on April 24, 1937, near Waukon, in Allamakee County, the son of Wilhelm and Emilie (Denninghoff) Buerger.  Willi was raised and educated in the Waukon area and was a 1955 graduate of Waukon High School. He then served honorably in the United States Army.   On November 12, 1960, Willi was united in marriage to Carol Jones in Waukon. Five children were born to this...

Ronald Clifford Maxson, 74, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at his home. He was born on July 16, 1948, in Bakersfield, California, the son of Donald and Dorothy (McNabb) Maxson. Ron was raised and educated in Bakersfield. He then graduated from the University of California-Berkley with his Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design.   On February 14, 2000, Ron was united in marriage to Susan Scott in Questa, New Mexico. The family moved to...

Alan Edward Philbrook, 59, of Gunder, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union, after a battle with cancer. He was born on October 14, 1962, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Herbert and Mildred (Moser) Philbrook. Alan was raised and educated in Guttenberg and was a 1981 graduate of Guttenberg High School. On June 23, 1990, Alan was united in marriage to Kimberly “Kim” Knospe.  Alan worked as a cabinet maker...

Robert “Bob” Clarence McIntyre, 88, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point. He was born on March 4, 1934, in rural Hawkeye, on his family’s farm, the son of Morris and Mary (Fisher) McIntyre. Bob was raised and educated in Winsor and finished his schooling at Cass Township Rural Country School.  Bob enlisted in the United States Army, and  served his country honorably from...

Joyce Jean (Hamblin) Rohde, age 92, of Waverly, Iowa, formerly of Manchester, Iowa, passed away at Bartel’s Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Joyce was born February 11, 1930, on her parent’s farm in Milo Township in Delaware County, Iowa, the daughter of Harl and Merna (Mangold) Hamblin. She was baptized at Golden Prairie Church in rural Ryan and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Manchester.  Joyce was raised and educated in the...