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Obituaries
Larry Milton Hook
Larry Milton Hook, 77, of Vinton, IA, died on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, following complications from a fall. He had also been courageously battling cancer for many years. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 25, at Blessed Hope Community Church in Vinton, IA, officiated by Pastor Dan Paxton, Larry’s longtime pastor and friend. (Mary) Jo Ann Ostrom
(Mary) Jo Ann Ostrom, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at AltaVita Senior Residences in Longmont, Colorado.Jo Ann was born on September 2, 1932, in Belle Plaine, Iowa to Oliver Patrick and Kathryn Thelma (Wiese) Meyocks. Jo Ann grew up in Belle Plaine where she met her best friend and sweetheart, Dean Ray Ostrom. They married May 1, 1952, at St.
Barry L. Holst
Vinton - Services are pending with Phillips Funeral Home for Barry L. Holst.
Bill Wiebold
Bill Wiebold, 75, of Columbia, MO passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in Columbia, after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service was held Monday, June 23, at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church. Urn placement will take place at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery. Bill was born October 27, 1949 in Benton County, IA to Erwin and Louise Warner Wiebold. 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.
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