Larry Dale Diercksen, 74, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood. He was born on August 4, 1947, in Manchester, the son of Dale and Mae (Burns) Diercksen. Larry was raised in the Manchester area and was a 1966 graduate of Manchester High School.  After graduation, he attended Iowa State University and earned a B.S. in Animal Science. Larry was also a member of the Iowa Army Reserves.   On August 24, 1969, Larry was...

Harold Allen Starry, 86, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, Iowa. He was born on July 7, 1935, in Central City, the son of Harlan and Cuba (Merrill) Starry.  Harold was raised and educated in the Central City area graduating from Central City High School in 1953.   On November 28, 1954, Harold was united in marriage to Catherine Fleming at Central City.  Eight children were born to this union. Harold and...

Joyce Joan Hansel, 81, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood. She was born on December 20, 1940, in Manchester, the daughter of Francis and Jeanette (Hill) Hansel. Joyce was raised and educated in Manchester and graduated from Manchester High School.  She furthered her education by attending four years of college in California. Joyce worked at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids for many years. She enjoyed woodworking, cats,...

Kathleen “Katie” Rose Scherbring, 87, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was born on October 25, 1934, at her parent’s home in rural Dyersville, the daughter of Leander and Calista (Gaul) Boge.  Katie attended country school in rural Dyersville, St. Boniface in New Vienna and then at Bankston. After school she went to work for Babe Kluesner as a Nanny. She also helped her parents on the...

Patrice Marie Sage, 50, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Regional Family Medical in Manchester. She was born on January 22, 1972, in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Linda Ropeke-Rathburn.  She attended West Delaware High School in Manchester. In 1993, Patrice was married to John Sullivan.  One son was born to this union.  The couple later divorced. On August 28, 2007, Patrice was united in marriage to David Sage. Two children were born to this union....

Donald Russell Wickman, 71, of Dundee, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at his home in Dundee. He was born on March 29, 1951, in Manchester, the son of Raphael “Ray” and Blanche (Willard) Wichman.  Don attended St. Mary Catholic School and West Delaware High School in Manchester. He graduated with the class of 1969 and began farming after graduation. Don also enlisted in the Army Reserves serving six years. On June 7, 1969, Don was united in marriage to Jeanette...

David Adam Pierschbacher, 46, of Greeley, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester.  He was born on December 15, 1975, in Chariton, the son of David Sr. and Linda (Thorne) Pierschbacher.  When he was young, Dave’s family moved to Waterloo.  He was raised by his mother and step-father, Lauren Call.  Dave graduated from Cedar Falls High School and then attended Hawkeye Community College earning an Associate Degree in...

Verle “Jack” Morris Pugh, 94, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at MeadowView Memory Care in Cedar Rapids.  He was born on January 18, 1928, in Strawberry Point, the son of Glenn Pugh and Marjorie (Burington) Whittle.   On December 10, 1950 he was united in marriage to Darlene Anfinson at Lima Church in Fayette.  Three children were born to this union. Verle worked at Colonial Bakery, Linkbelt/FMC and All Seasons Equipment in Cedar...

Constance Rae “Connie” Russell, 73, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. She was born on August 14, 1948, in the state of Washington, the daughter of Robert and Nevadee (Penn) Russell. In 1957 the family moved to Iowa and she was raised and educated in the Manchester area.   In 1965, Connie was united in marriage to Tom McGraw. Three children were born to this union. The couple later divorced. Connie worked as...

Grace Agnes Tucker, 82 of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester.  She was born on August 2, 1939, in Dyersville, the daughter of Alphonse “Al” and Amelia (Helle) Maiers.  Grace was raised on the family farm near Colesburg, attending a country school and graduating from Colesburg High School in 1956.   On April 30, 1960, Grace was united in marriage to Dean Tucker at St. Patrick Catholic Church...