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Obituaries
Keith Eric Kankelfitz
Keith Eric Kankelfitz, age 62, passed away at this home in Atkins, IA, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.A private family service will be held later.Keith was born on January 16, 1963, in Lincoln, NE. He is the son of Elda (Doehling) and the late Roland Riese. On November 3, 1990, Keith married the love of his life, Kim Dresselhaus in Newhall, IA. Mary Ann Voelker
Mary Ann Voelker, 84, of Norway, IA passed away May 18, 2025 at Colonial Manor, Amana, IA. Mary Ann was born October 17, 1940 to William and Monica (Mangerich) Rettig at Finley Hospital, Dubuque, IA. She graduated High School in Manchester, class of 1958. Following school, she worked in Manchester for a doctor’s office. Moving to Norway in 1974, Mary Ann was blessed to raise her children before going to work at South Slope in customer service for 30 years.
Gary Martin Thudium
Gary Martin Thudium, 89, of Wichita passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025.Gary and Marcia were long time residents of Vinton where they owned and operated Wright Pharmacy.Gary is preceded in death by his father, Orville and Braden Thudium, his beloved wife Marcia and daughter Kristin. He is survived by his children, Kimberly (Ed) Shank of Wichita, Renee (Terril) Sweetwood of Tulsa, Andy(Don) Dettke of Denver, Shawn (Dwyn) Thudium of Wichita as well as 10grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Carolyn Ann Overturf
Carolyn Ann Overturf, 78, of Panama City passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born in Vinton, Iowa on January 21, 1947.She attended Palo Elementary and Junior High before graduating from Shellsburg High School. She had a deep love for quilting, cherished time with her family and cats, enjoyed volunteering with the VFW, and valued the moments she shared with her friends. Marvin Albert Mosher
Marvin Albert Mosher, 92, of Shellsburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at his home. The visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. The memorial service will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Private inurnment will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. 
Yvonne Lee Clare (Frantz) Burkhart
Yvonne Lee Clare (Frantz) Burkhart, 89 of Vinton died Monday, May 5, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids following a sudden illness. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, May 19, 2025 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Vinton with Pastor Brian Channel officiating. Friends may call from 4 - 6 PM, Sunday, May 18th at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 East 6th St, Vinton). Jerold Allan Detling
Jerold Allan Detling, age 74, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Jerold’s life will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 PM, Saturday, May 24, 2024, at the home of his daughter, Jenni, (401 Hanover Road, Cedar Rapids, IA). Jerold was born on April 2, 1951 in Lemming, South Dakota, the son of Arthur, and Doris Louise (Clark) Detling. Dave Ray Goodell
Dave Ray Goodell, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha. Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 19, at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home. Graveside service with full military rites will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. Dave was born October 5, 1948, in Vinton, the son of Harold and L.
Dennis Frye
Dennis Frye, age 69, died Sunday, May 11, 2025 at his home in rural Keystone.Private family services will be held, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, rural Keystone.Dennis was born on March 26, 1956 in Yankton, South Dakota, the son of Herbert and Nadine (Wysuph) Frye. He was united in marriage to Barbara Hardesty on January 30, 1982 in Iowa City. Dennis Irwin Wood
Dennis Irwin Wood, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and distinguished aviator, passed away peacefully December 1st, 2024 at the age of 74 of Glioblastoma, a brain tumor. Born on April 3, 1950 in Vinton, IA. Dennis lived a life filled with service, adventure, humor, and deep devotion to his family and friends.An Honor Guard Graveside service will be held this Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:30 a.
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