Obituaries
Robert Roger Close
Robert Roger Close, 89, of Gladbrook, IA, died Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He was born in his Uncle Paul’s home in rural Brandon, IA on November 23, 1935, to Robert and Edith Close. He married Gloria Jones on January 7, 1961. Roger is survived by one son, Craig (Suzanne) of Pensacola, FL; two grandsons Jason Close of Washington, DC, and Braden Close of Pensacola, FL; two great grand children: Tobias and Simon of Omaha, NE. LaVonne Marie Solberg
LaVonne Marie Solberg, 87, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, in Marion, Iowa. She was born on January 13, 1937, to Frank C. and Pearl (Smith) LaTour.LaVonne graduated from Rowley High School in 1954 and married the love of her life, David Lloyd Solberg, on July 18 of that same year in Rowley. Together, they built a life filled with love and family. Helen Louise Bruch Rabe
Helen Louise Bruch Rabe, 96, of Blairstown, went to her heavenly home on December 12, 2024. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Grace Lutheran Church, Blairstown, with Pastor Jeffrey Schanbacher officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, at the church. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown. Christine “Chris” Millius
UPDATED:Surrounded by her loving family, Christine “Chris” Millius, 62, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at her residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial services will be tomorrow from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. with service at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Vinton, with Pastor Anne Williams officiating. Terry Joe Graveman
Terry Joe Graveman, age 66, died on Friday, December 6, 2024, following a traffic accident north of Newhall.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton, with Melea Davis officiating. Interment will be held at Raetz Cemetery near Atkins, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Vinton Country Club from 1:00 until 4:00 PM. Scott Allen Kacena
Scott Allen Kacena, 60, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at New Covenant Bible Church in Cedar Rapids. Mark Dewayne Meyers
Mark Dewayne Meyers, age 62, died at his home on December 7, 2024 following a sudden illness. A Celebration of Life service will be held at noon, Saturday, June 7th, 2025at the White Oak Pavillion (eastside) at Hannen Lake Park near Blairstown. Mark was born August 22, 1962 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He worked in construction and as a roofer. Karl Smith
Karl Smith, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Karl was born December 11, 1957, in Morrison, Illinois, the son of John and Carol Smith. He loved anything outdoors, spending his free time fishing, camping, and playing softball. Andrea Kay Peterson Woehlk
Andrea Kay Peterson Woehlk, 68, of Dysart, IA, formerly of Marshalltown, IA passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, as a result of an automobile accident. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 13, 2024, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. James L. “Jim” Bos
James L. “Jim” Bos, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. Service information will follow when finalized. Jim was born on January 10, 1945, in Oskaloosa, IA, the son of John and Elnora (Simpkins) Bos. He graduated from Freemont High School in 1963. Prior to retirement, Jim was a production worker at Cargill.