Donna Dae Johanns, 83, of Strawberry Point, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, Iowa. She was born on April 22, 1943, in Alabama, the daughter of Howard and Clarice (Olson) Ward. Donna was raised and educated in Lanesboro, Minnesota, and was a graduate of Lanesboro High School. Donna met the love of her life, Robert Johanns, at a dance in Rochester. On April 27, 1963, Donna married Bob at St. Peter Catholic Church in New Haven. Five children were born ...

Tina Meeker, 61, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 9, 1965, in Inglewood, California, the daughter of Richard and Nannette (Dutra) Ramos. Tina was raised and educated in California. Tina was married to Joseph Meeker in 2001. They resided in Tennessee. Tina devoted her life to helping others and made it her life profession. She worked as an EMT in a hospital emergency department for many years.  Her dogs, Harley and Axel, ...

Donna K. Williams, 78, of Ryan, Iowa, died peacefully Thursday, June 4th, 2026, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Donna was kind, loving, and generous, but she was also a stubborn, independent woman who waited to pass away until her children had gone to the kitchen to have a private conversation.  Donna K. Williams was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on January 21st, 1948. She was the daughter of Mary (Wilgenbusch McGraw) Lauersdorf and Ray McGraw. Her freshman year Donna ...

William Edward “Bill” Letts, 88, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at his home in Manchester.  He was born on February 26, 1938, in Manchester, the son of Edward and Chrissie (Hines) Letts. Bill was raised and educated in Manchester and was a 1956 graduate of Manchester High School. On July 26, 1957, Bill was united in marriage to Sherry Rimmer in Elkader. Three children were born to this union. Bill worked at the Exide Battery Factory for many ...

Gary Carl Foster, 77, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  He was born on October 30, 1948, in Independence, the son of Claud and Engelena “Ann” (Johnson) Foster. Gary was raised in the Lamont area and was a 1966 graduate of Starmont High School. He then graduated with a bachelor of science degree from Upper Iowa College in 1970. On January 24, 1970, Gary was united in marriage to Tanja Herzog at the ...

Dennis Dean Porter, 64, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. He was born on August 14, 1961, in Monticello, the son of Richard and Josephine (Hildebrand) Porter. Dennis was raised and educated in Manchester. On October 15, 2016, Dennis was united in marriage to Julie Morse at the Methodist Church in Manchester. Dennis had a love for his kids and grandkids. He loved to go fishing, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, helping ...

Brian Leroy Wessel, 63, of Colesburg, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. He was born on November 12, 1962, in Manchester, the son of Virgil and Doris (Hansen) Wessel. Brian was raised in rural Colesburg. He was a 1981 graduate of Ed-Co High School.  On November 1, 1986, he was united in marriage to Kathy Meyers at Peace Church in Elkader. One son, Jacob, was born from this union. Together they farmed in rural Colesburg. In the ...

Marjorie Mae (Knickerbocker) Perrinjaquet, 95, of Edgewood, Iowa came into this world a towhead on July 26, 1930 and left peacefully with beautiful white locks on May 25, 2026 at the Edgewood Convalescent Home. Her sweet spirit warmed our hearts and signature baked goods indulged our tastebuds. In fact, she embodied “Hostess with the Mostess” because she enjoyed nothing more than to nourish others with her yummy food and fun-loving energy. She had a “need to ...

Susan K Kirby, 77, formerly of Littleport and West Union, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at The Highlands in Decorah. Susan Marie Kirby was born October 26, 1948, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Augustine and Erma (Davis) Kirby. She was a 1966 graduate of Edgewood-Colesburg High School and received two degrees from Mount Mercy College. She briefly taught junior high school, then spent most of her working life as a Certified Public Accountant.  She enjoyed playing the flute, reading, ...

Delevan Henry “Del” Timmerman, 68, of Strawberry Point, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on December 15, 1957, in Manchester, the son of Willis Frederick and Clara Marie (Ahrens) Timmerman. Del was raised in the Strawberry Point area and was a 1976 graduate of Starmont High School. After graduation, Del worked for his dad at Timmerman Construction. He also milked cows and farmed.  Del was united in marriage to Lisa ...