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Donald Frank Polka

Donald Frank Polka

Apr 24, 2024

Donald Frank Polka, 97, of Marshalltown, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 10:30 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-St. Mary's Church in Marshalltown. Interment will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held Monday, April 29,...

Irene Hannah Elizabeth Clough

Irene Hannah Elizabeth Clough

Apr 20, 2024

Irene Hannah Elizabeth Fehr Clough, 104, of Dysart, went home to be with her Savior on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Sunrise Hill Assisted Living in Traer. A Public Graveside Service will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Dysart Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church...

Richard "Butch" Rutledge

Richard "Butch" Rutledge

Apr 17, 2024

Richard "Butch" Rutledge, 80, of Tama, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home under the care of his family and UnityPoint Hospice. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, April 22, 2024 at 10:30 AM at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Father Michael McAndrew as celebrant. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in...

Dean Ira Whitebreast

Dean Ira Whitebreast

Apr 14, 2024

Dean Ira Whitebreast, "Te ba di ta", 86, of Tama, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Premier Estates of Toledo under the care of Iowa River Hospice. A Traditional Wake will be held Sunday Evening, April 14, 2024 at the Eagle Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. Traditional Graveside Services will be held Monday,...

Phyllis Irene Smith

Phyllis Irene Smith

Apr 14, 2024

Phyllis Irene Smith, 93, of Tama, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in rural Tama. Visitation will be held Friday, April 19, 2024 from 10-11 AM prior...

Mary Lou Dahms

Mary Lou Dahms

Apr 3, 2024

Mary Lou Dahms, 84, of Traer, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a future date.

Mary Lou was born on July 29, 1939 in Nevada, Iowa, the daughter of Eldon and Lucille (Webb) Stratton.

She graduated from Maxwell High...

Michael "Mike" G Henle

Michael "Mike" G Henle

Apr 2, 2024

Michael G. "Mike" Henle, 76, of Toledo, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at UnityPoint-Grinnell Regional Hospital. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, April 12. 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Father Michael McAndrew as celebrant. Interment will be held at a later date. A Memorial Visitation...

Marian Lois Duhachek

Marian Lois Duhachek

Apr 2, 2024

Marian Lois Duhachek, 99, of Tama, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at UnityPoint-Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, April 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Tama with Pastor Warren Riley officiating. Interment will follow at National Cemetery in rural Vining. A Memorial Visitation will be...

Sharon Kay Epperly

Sharon Kay Epperly

Mar 29, 2024

Sharon Kay Epperly, 76, of Toledo, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo.

Sharon was born on August 19, 1947, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Floyd and Ruth (Lohrenz) Knowler.

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Johannes "Joe" Wanatee Sr.

Johannes "Joe" Wanatee Sr.

Mar 27, 2024

Johannes "Joe" Wanatee Sr., 77, of Tama, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. A Traditional Wake will be held Wednesday Evening, March 27, 2024 at the family home, 433 Red Earth Drive, Tama. Traditional Graveside Services will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM at McIntosh Cemetery...

Miguel Fonseca

Miguel Fonseca

Mar 24, 2024

Miguel Fonseca, 66, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital/Methodist Clinic in Rochester, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Father Michael McAndrew as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Chelsea. Visitation will be held...

Pamela Kay White

Pamela Kay White

Mar 23, 2024

Pamela Kay White, 58, of Tama, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at UnityPoint Health-Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Warren Riley officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2024 from...

Bobby Clifford Mason

Bobby Clifford Mason

Mar 19, 2024

Bobby Clifford Mason, 84, of Montour, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at his home under the care of Iowa River Hospice and his loving family. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Pilgrim Heights, 3005 E Ave, Montour with Pastor Randy Mason officiating. Interment will follow at Turner Cemetery in...

Steven Vernon Davenport

Steven Vernon Davenport

Mar 17, 2024

Steven Vernon Davenport "Wa ka ki de ga", 71, of Waterloo, passed away, Sunday, March 17, 2024 at NorthCrest Specialty Care in Waterloo. A Traditional Wake will be held Monday, March 18, 2024 at the Eagle Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement. A Traditional Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM at the...

Eve Prescott Simpson

Eve Prescott Simpson

Mar 14, 2024

Eve Prescott Simpson, 84, of Toledo, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 14, 2024 under the care of Iowa River Hospice, with her family by her side. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 3-5 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Future Services will be held in Nebraska with Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in...

Geraldine "Gerry" Campbell

Geraldine "Gerry" Campbell

Mar 5, 2024

Geraldine "Gerry" Campbell, 91, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty under the care of Iowa City Hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 11, 2024 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation will be...

Carolyn Louise Walker

Carolyn Louise Walker

Feb 28, 2024

Carolyn Louise Walker, 78, of Clutier, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Bebee Healthcare in Lewes, DE. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church, 407 Main Street in Dysart with Pastor Daniel Hartwig officiating. Interment will follow at Clutier Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 7, 2024 from...

Linda Lee Steffens

Linda Lee Steffens

Feb 27, 2024

Linda Lee Steffens, 62, of Elberon, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Compass Memorial Healthcare in Marengo, under the care of Essence of Life Hospice. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 2-5 PM at the CSA Lodge in Vining.

Linda was born on September 7, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,...

Dale William Posusta

Dale William Posusta

Feb 26, 2024

Dale William Posusta, 69, of Traer, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at his home due to a sudden illness. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the United Presbyterian Church in Traer with Pastor Brice Hoyt officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10-11...

Leonard Edward Benda

Leonard Edward Benda

Feb 20, 2024

Leonard Edward Benda, 87, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids under the care of Mercy Hospice. Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held Monday, February...

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