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Michael Lee Bradley
Jan 17, 2024
Michael Lee Bradley, 54, of Traer, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his home due to a sudden illness. It was his wish to be cremated and there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Michael was born on April 11, 1969, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Delbert and Darlene (Tanner)...
James Wendle Snyder
Jan 13, 2024
James Wendle Snyder, 92, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook. It was his wish to be cremated and there will be no public services at this time.
James was born on January 16, 1931 in Glidden, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Marie (Schultz) Snyder.
He attended schools...
Anna Rose Blayer
Jan 13, 2024
Anna Rose Blayer, 100, of Tama, passed away, Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Cedar Ridge Village in West Des Moines. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Father Michael McAndrew and Deacon Stan Upah officiating. Interment will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery in...
Delane "Dempsey" Lewis Cizek
Jan 12, 2024
Delane Lewis "Dempsey" Cizek, 72, of Toledo, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at Mercy One in Waterloo. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Toledo with Pastor Tom Bower officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024 from...
Connie Lou Gardner
Jan 8, 2024
Connie Lou Gardner, 85, of Toledo, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at Brooklyn Community Estate under the care of Essence of Life Hospice. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Living Faith United Methodist Church in Tama with Pastor Clint Anderson officiating. Following a luncheon at the church, interment will be at...
Dawn Valerie Renee Marland
Dec 30, 2023
Dawn Valerie Renee Marland, 52, of Tama, passed away, Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her home under the care of Compassus Hospice. A Traditional Wake will be held Sunday evening, December 31, 2023 at the Fox Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. Traditional Graveside Services will be held Monday, January 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM...
David Lindsay Brown
Dec 30, 2023
David Lindsay Brown, 62, of Tama, passed away, Saturday, December 30, 2023 at his home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. A Traditional Wake will be held Saturday evening, December 30, 2023 at the family home, 249 Meskwaki Road, on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. A Traditional Graveside Service will be held Sunday, December 31, 2023 at...
Tina Marie Wilcox
Dec 29, 2023
Tina Marie Wilcox, 54, of Williston, North Dakota, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 due to a sudden illness at her daughter's home while visiting for the holidays. There will be no local services at this time.
Tina was born on April 3, 1969, in Poplar, Montana, the daughter of Maynard Longee and Rose Redeagle. She was...
Josephine Cruz Molina
Dec 19, 2023
Josephine Cruz Molina, 95, of Tama, passed away December 19, 2023 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. She was cremated and there will be no local services at this time.
Josephine was born on August 28, 1928 in Bryan, TX, the daughter of Simaon and Conception (Hernandez) Cruz.
On December 29, 1947, she married...
Eugene Flora
Dec 18, 2023
Eugene Flora, 78, of Tama, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at his home in Tama under the care of his family and Iowa River Hospice. A Memorial Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 4-6 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with a Memorial Service to follow at 6:00 PM at the funeral home.
...Laureen Youngbear Puentes
Dec 12, 2023
Laureen (Youngbear) Puentes, 55, of Montour, passed away, Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. A Traditional Wake will be held Wednesday evening at the Bear Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki...
Ora Mae Bro
Dec 11, 2023
Ora Mae Bro, 94, of Toledo, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, December 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo.
Ora Mae was born on September 26, 1929, in Toledo, Iowa,...
Doris Ann Thierer Danker
Dec 9, 2023
Doris Ann Thierer Danker, 86, of Traer, died peacefully Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her home due to a sudden illness. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church in Traer with Pastor Benjamin Baker officiating. Interment will follow at Buckingham Cemetery in rural Traer. Visitation will be...
Leonard Edward Mccune
Dec 3, 2023
Leonard Edward McCune, 83, of rural Toledo, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown following a long illness surrounded by his family. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, December 8, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Clint Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation...
Shawn David Youngbear
Dec 3, 2023
Shawn David Youngbear, 48, of Cedar Rapids, passed away, Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his home. A Traditional Wake will be held Tuesday evening, December 5, 2023 at the Bear Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement. A Traditional Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Meskwaki Cemetery.
Shawn was born...
Joyce Eileen Hite
Nov 26, 2023
Joyce Eileen Hite, 85, of Bettendorf and formerly of Traer, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Traer United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Keefer officiating. Interment will follow at Buckingham Cemetery in rural Traer. Visitation will be...
Lester Joe Bartosh
Nov 21, 2023
Lester Joe Bartosh, 74, of Kewanee, IL and formerly of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at OSF St. Luke's Medical Center in Kewanee, IL. Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation will be held prior to the...
Donald George Rairdin
Nov 18, 2023
Donald George Rairdin, 85, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Toledo with Pastor Tom Bower officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation will be held prior to the service...
Dallas Ray Poweshiek
Nov 6, 2023
Dallas Ray Poweshiek, "Ge Ge Na Bo Sa Ta", 63, of Montour, passed away, Monday, November 6, 2023 at home. A Traditional Wake will be held Monday evening, November 6, 2023 at the Bear Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Oak...
Joleen Ann Doyle
Oct 24, 2023
Joleen Ann Doyle, 74, of rural Gilman and Grinnell, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in Grinnell, Iowa. A Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, October 27, 2023 from 4-7 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. A Private Family Service will be held. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama.
Joleen was born on...
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