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Obituaries
Jean Elizabeth Means
Jean Elizabeth Means, 99, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2025.A memorial gathering will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, from 2:00-5:00 pm at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.Survivors include her daughter, Andrea Stolba of Norway, IA; grandson, Matthew (Caroline) Stolba of Frisco, TX; grandchildren, Evan and Isabella Stolba; sister, Carol Leacox of Bettendorf, IA.
Jeffrey R. Hupfeld
Jeffrey R. Hupfeld, 42, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa, surrounded by his family. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Steven W. Busch
Steven W. Busch, age 72, died Monday, July 14, 2025 at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospice in Cedar Rapids, surrounded by his loving family. Memorial Services will be held at 11 AM., Monday, July 21, 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church in Blairstown with Rev. Jeffrey Schanbacher officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 AM until service time also at the church. LeeAnn Marie Jones
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of LeeAnn Marie Jones, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, who departed this world on July 14, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on January 4, 1984, in Oceanside, California, LeeAnn brightened the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.LeeAnn was a woman of incredible spirit and warmth. Elizabeth JoAnn Aller
Elizabeth JoAnn Aller of Belle Plaine, IA passed peacefully in her sleep on July 12, 2025. Born on December 17, 1933, she was the oldest daughter of Clarence and Margaret Hall where she grew up on farms and small towns in rural Iowa. JoAnn, as she was known to everyone, graduated from Keswick High School where she enjoyed singing and playing the violin. 
Lois Jeanette (Schminke) Wessling
Lois Jeanette (Schminke) Wessling, age 92, died Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the Keystone Nursing Care Center.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall, with Rev. Jeffrey Schanbacher officiating. Interment will be held at St. John Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 until 10:45 AM on Tuesday, also at the church. Belva Jean Barthelmes
Belva Jean Barthelmes, 81, of Dysart, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at UnityPoint-Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM, at the Dysart United Methodist Church with Rev. Mechille Boldt officiating. Interment will follow at the Dysart Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 4-7 PM at the Dysart United Methodist Church. Steven “Crackie” R. Anderson
Steven R. Anderson "Crackie", 78, passed away July 5, 2025 in the mountains in Arizona with his best buddy German Shepard, Herman. Steve was a military veteran serving in Vietnam, Thailand and Laos. He was an avid Harley rider, and many knew him from his bar Crackie's Asylum in Blairstown, Iowa.Those who knew Crackie, all had a story to tell and a great memory about his cantankerous spirit and tell-it-like-it-is attitude.
Richard Arnold
Richard Arnold, 79, of Grants Pass, Oregon passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his home. Richard was born February 3, 1946, in Vinton, Iowa to Arthur Bilton and Mary Wilson. Richard and his sister Mary were adopted and raised in Walker, Iowa, by Herbert and Norma Arnold. Richard left home while attending school in Walker. For a while he lived with the Leary family of Walker and later the Miller family of Walker. Carsyn Sidni Peters
Carsyn Sidni Peters, 21, of Waterloo, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 29, 2025.Carsyn was born on May 23, 2004, in Waterloo, to Chad and Carrie (Plum) Peters. She graduated from Benton Community High in 2022.Carsyn's love for the arts shined brightly through her passion for drawing and photography-she loved to take photos of nature and appreciated the beauty in her surroundings.
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