Shirley Susan (Eike) Lyons, 62, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Visitation: 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manchester, with Scripture Service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2017, St. Mary Catholic Church, Manchester, with visitation one hour prior to Mass, with Rev. John Kramer officiating.  Burial: St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Manchester.

Shirley was born June 1, 1955, the daughter of LaVerne and Agnes (Egloff) Eike, in Manchester, Iowa.  When she was little, she spent many days with her cousins. They were together many Sundays. She attended St. Mary’s School through eighth grade, graduating from West Delaware High School in 1974. On September 10, 1977, Shirley married the love of her life, Dennis Lyons, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester.  The greatest joy of her life was when they adopted their son, Caleb, in 1998. She loved watching him grow and become an outstanding young man.  Shirley lived all but two years of her life in the same home.

In the 1980’s she loved being with friends and attended many fun weddings of family and friends. She started working at the Delaware County Conservation in 1988.  She loved working there until her retirement in November 2016.

In the 1990’s they started country dancing and made many new friends. Shirley and Dennis enjoyed parading antique tractors all over northeast Iowa, along with her parents.

They purchased a 1967 Chevy Camaro in 2005, attending many car shows, meeting many more wonderful people. They also purchased a camper and met even more wonderful people.  Shirley loved taking pictures to record her memories over the years. Shirley and Dennis were avid Hawkeye fans, having season tickets to Iowa football.

Shirley was active in many community events. She was a 4-H leader and decorated the booth for the Prairie Livestock. One of her proudest moments was when Caleb and Blake Deutmeyer‘s educational presentation went to the state fair and received the highest honor. She helped organize the KC Banquet and also taught organ lessons for many years.

During the last year, when she felt well, Shirley colored many pictures in adult coloring books friends brought for her.  Her last few months, she loved watching the birds at the feeders and bird bath outside their living room window.

Shirley loved attending the graduations and weddings of their many nieces and nephews. She is the godmother of Jody Lahr, Carly Steere, and Tucker Lyons.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Dennis; son, Caleb; mother-in-law, Mildred Lyons; brothers and sisters-in-law, Diane (Larry) Geisler, Maria (Rusty) Hanson,, Gloria (Len) Swestka, Stanly Lyons, Nancy (Gary) Sacquitne, Scott Lyons, Becky (Clarence) Winkler, Doug (Lynette) Lyons, David (Nancy) Lyons, Brian (Val) Lyons, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, LaVerne and Agnes Eike, and father-in-law, Lester Lyons.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Delaware County Loan Closet.

Please share a memory of Shirley at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Harold Albert Frick, 96, of Elkader, died Monday, July 3, 2017, in Manchester, Iowa.

Visitation: 2 to 5 pm on Sunday July 23, 2017, at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home, Elkader, IA with a Time of Remembering and Scripture from 4:30 to 5 pm and one house before mass time at the church on Monday.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 am on Monday July 24, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Elkader, IA

Inurnment with Military Honors: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Elkader, IA

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.graufuneralhomes.com.

Daniel P. Meyer, 24 of Dyersville, passed away in his sleep on Sunday, July 17, 2016, at home.

A public visitation will be held from 2 – 8 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2017, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12^th Ave SW in Dyersville.  There will be a private family Celebration of Life.

Daniel was born April 29, 1993, in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Russ and Winnie (Strubert) Meyer.  He graduated with the Western Dubuque High School Class of 2011, and attended the University of South Dakota.  He most recently resided in St. Paul, MN.

Survivors include his parents, Russ and Winnie, a brother, Andrew of Dyersville; grandparents: Kathleen Strubert of St. Louis, MO and Patricia Meyer of Dyersville, IA; aunts and uncles: Patrick (Joyce), Catharine, Thomas, Ellen, Mary Ann, and John (Shelly) Strubert, Lori (Loren) Manternach, Julie Wells (special friend Jerry Prine), Sue (Rod) Lansing, Janet (Tom) Pappas, and Jim Humphreys; and cousins: Aaron Strubert, Hannah (Matthew) Waight, Kristen and Emily Humphreys, Megan (Kyle) Webber, Drew (Stephanie) and Aaron Manternach, Keri and Sara Wells, Ryan and Jerrad Lansing, and Matt and Morgan McNaney.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Joseph Strubert, paternal grandfather, Richard “Dick” Meyer, and an aunt, Keri Humphreys.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com.

Robert William Giesler, 64, Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point. He was born on October 1, 1952, in Deer Park, Ohio, the son of Harold and Betti (Johann) Giesler.

Raised and educated in Ohio and California, Robert later served honorably in the U.S. Army. He went on to get his B.A. in Human Resources Management from Lakeland University, Florida, and Clayton State University, Georgia. On December 4, 1976, Robert married Patricia “Patty” (Wyman) in Carmel Valley, California.

Robert worked in human resources with various employers around the country, including Hillshire Farms in Wisconsin, Gallo Salame in California, John Morrell in Nebraska, Sarah Lee in Mississippi, Benteler Automotive in Michigan, Public Power in North Carolina, and Lutheran Hospital in Colorado. He enjoyed making jewelry, listening to music, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco Giants. He especially loved spending time gardening and being with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Patty, of Manchester; a son Chris (Becky) Giesler of Manchester; a daughter, Stacie (John) Gossard of Manchester; three grandchildren, Ryan Gossard, Harrison Giesler, and Sophia Giesler; and five siblings, Cheryl (Dan) Haag of California, Linda Giesler of Ohio, James (Patty) Giesler of Kentucky, Jeannie Lucke of Ohio, and Daniel (Lisa) Giesler of Florida.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be directed to The Wounded Warrior Project, 1-855-997-6275.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 27,2017, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home, Manchester, Iowa with Rev. Tony D. Ede, officiating.

Darlene M. (Hoefer) Fischer, 84, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in the arms of her loving husband, surrounded by her family at Marietta’s Place in Manchester. She was born March 4, 1933 in New Vienna, IA. The beloved daughter of Arthur J. and Alma H. (Boge) Hoefer. She attended school in New Vienna and graduated from Delhi High School in 1951.

On May 5th, 1953, Darlene was united in marriage to Charles E. Fischer at St. John’s Catholic Church in Delhi, Iowa, by Reverend Loras J. Holmberg. Seven children were born to this union. Darlene was a homemaker and farmed hand in hand with her husband for almost 50 years before retiring to town in 1990.

Darlene enjoyed cooking, farming, gardening and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Rosary Society.

Survivors include her loving husband and lifelong soulmate, Charles E. Fischer of Manchester; her six children, Charles Jr. (Mary) Fischer of Colesburg, Marie (Neil) Willenborg of Petersburg, Arthur Fischer of Dubuque, Sandi (Dan) Stelken, Bob (Dawne) Fischer, and Cheri (Gerry) Heims, all of Manchester; seventeen grandchildren, Tanya (Dave) Hill, Nic (Tisha) Stelken, Eddy (Leizyl) Willenborg, Jessica (Bryan) Flexsenhar, Kristy (Josh) Howell, Kathy Fischer, Ashten Stelken, Karrie Fischer, Amber (Timmy) Andrews, Mitch Heims, Ryan (Kinzi)Fischer, Kevin Fischer, Holly Heims, Allison Heims, Ashley Heims, Jeremy Fischer, and Brianna Fischer; seventeen great-grandchildren, Brandon, Grant, and Jacob Hill, Reagan and Keegan Stelken, Emily and Tyler Knoppe, Calvin and Lexie Willenborg, Elsie, Lucy, Adelyne, and Leo Flexsenhar, Hope, Ethan, and Emmalyn Howell, and Owen Andrews; two brothers, Charles Hoefer of Cedar Rapids and Art (Karen) Hoefer of Swisher; one sister-in-law, Verna Mae Hoefer of Manchester; and a brother-in-law, Donnie (Irene) Fischer of Dubuque.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Alma Elizabeth Fischer; two brothers Gerald and Lyle Hoefer; two brothers-in-law, Eddie and Merle Fischer; and three sisters-in-law, Beverly Hoefer, Linda Hoefer, and Janice Fischer.

The family would like to thank the staff at Marietta’s Place for the exceptional, compassionate care they have given Darlene the past few months, as well as Regional Medical Center Hospice of Comfort.   

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Mass of Christian Burial:  10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 24, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester, with Reverend John Kremer.

Visitation:  4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester. Friends may also call an hour prior to Mass at the church on Monday.

Interment: St. Mary Catholic Cemetery – Manchester, Iowa

Una I. Porter, 88, of Edgewood, passed away due to cancer on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Edgewood.  Funeral service will be held on Monday, at 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Edgewood.

Una Irene Porter was born on May 19, 1929 to Elmer and Blanche (Hansel) Morley in Garber, Iowa.  She was united in marriage to George Porter on June 28, 1950 in Garber.  He passed away in 2010 and they are now dancing in Heaven together.  Una enjoyed gardening, reading, playing cards, and taking care of her cats.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Una will forever be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her children, Jack (Gwen) Porter of Edgewood; Barb (Robert) Murphy of Cedar Rapids; Gary Porter of Edgewood; grandchildren, Janie (Matthew) Walhart of Winthrop, Katie (Aaron) Crane of Manchester, Jill (Danny) Kleinlein of Strawberry Point; Travis Murphy, Charlie (Krista) Murphy, Shane Murphy, Kelsey (Matt) Bunnell, Dakota Murphy all of Cedar Rapids; Kyle and Emilie Porter both of Edgewood; great grandchildren,  Becca, Clayton, Noah Walhart; Thomas, Carson, Hannah Crane; Jacob and Ryan Kleinlien, Madelyn Murphy, Kaylee Porter;  siblings, Ilo Moser of Edgewood, Irma Glawe of Elkader, and Lyle Morley of Osage; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Una was preceded in death by her husband, George; parents; sister, Ina Steen; father and mother-in-law, Ray and Mildred Porter; sister-in-law, Delatta Elvers; brothers-in-law, Dale Elvers, Delbert Moser, and Willard Steen; and one niece, Darla Schroeder.

Memorial donations may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.iowacremation.com

Charles Francis “Charlie” Nurre, 86, of Edgewood, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017, at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester.  He was born on November 6, 1930, in Petersburg, the son of Aloysius and Abeline (Klosterman) Nurre.  Charlie was raised in the Petersburg area and graduated from St. Boniface High School in New Vienna in 1948.  During his younger years, he played baseball in Petersburg. Charlie served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

On April 26, 1955, Charlie was united in marriage to Alice Helen Weber at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Colesburg.  Seven children were born to this union.  The couple began farming near Manchester and in 1964 moved to their current farm between Edgewood and Strawberry Point.

Charlie loved to golf and watch baseball on television.  He was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan. Charlie was a longtime member of St. Mark Catholic Church.  He loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include six children, Chris Nurre of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Dan Nurre of Aurora, Illinois, Mark (Christine) Nurre of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, Angie (Dick) Jansa of Ely, John (Lisa) Nurre of Strawberry Point, and Joan (Ronnie) Boardman of Arlington; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, with one on the way; one daughter-in-law, Kathy Nurre of Strawberry Point; six siblings, Verna Mae Steffen and Arlene (Dave) Steffen all of Luxemburg, Joe (Helen) Nurre of Manchester, Rosemary Nichols of Dyersville, Kenny (Dorothy) Nurre of Rockford, Illinois, and Gary (Rita) Nurre of Petersburg; one sister-in-law, Rose Marie Nurre of Cedar Rapids; and many nieces and nephews.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alice Nurre on December 14, 2007; one son, Paul Nurre on September 23, 2009; one brother, Alfred “Fritz” Nurre; and two brothers-in-law, Julius Steffen and John Steger.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Mass of Christian Burial:  10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at St. Mark Catholic Church in Edgewood, Iowa, with Rev. John Haugen officiating.

Visitation:  3:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Monday, July 24, 2017, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Strawberry Point, Iowa, where there will be a 7:30 p.m. Scripture Service.  Friends may also call one hour prior to Mass at the church in Edgewood on Tuesday.

Interment with Military Rites:  St. Mark Catholic Cemetery  –  Edgewood, Iowa

Andrew Michael Gravel, 29, of Worthington, died Monday, July 10, 2017, in Dubuque, Iowa as the result of a motorcycle accident.

Visitation will be held from 2-8 pm Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at the Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12^th Ave SW in Dyersville.  Visitation will continue from 9 – 10 am Thursday, July 27, at the funeral home prior to Mass.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Worthington with burial at the church cemetery.  Rev. Dennis Quint will officiate.

Andy was born July 24, 1987, in Dubuque, Iowa the youngest son of Michael and Kathy (Hunt) Gravel.

Andy was a 2006 graduate of Beckman High School.  He earned his associates degree from Kirkwood and attended the University of Iowa.  He was employed by the Dr. Pepper Group in Dubuque.

Andy grew up on the family farm with a love for animals.  When he found an interest in something he became passionate about it – baseball, snowboarding, Hawkeye football, Denver Broncos, cars, photography, and most recently motorcycles.  Many of his interests involved being around others.  He loved spending time with his friends and family especially his nieces and nephew who will miss him dearly.

Survivors include his parents, Mike and Kathy of Worthington; siblings: Benjamin (Beth) Gravel of Cedar Rapids, IA, Laura (Dave) Bateman of Des Plaines, IL, Bob (Natalie) Gravel of Anamosa, IA, Allison (Hasan) Al-Mabuk of Denver, CO; nieces and nephews: Nathan and Hannah Gravel, Elliot Bateman, Brielle and Nichole Gravel; maternal grandmother Carlyn Hunt of Edgewood, IA; paternal grandmother Mary Lou Gravel of Dyersville, IA, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Virgil Hunt and paternal grandfather, Loras Gravel.

Andy’s final gift to others was being an organ donor.  The family would like to thank the individuals that assisted and prayed at the scene of the accident.

Memorials are preferred.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com.

Larry LaVern Purman, 72, of Elkader, died suddenly Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Central Community Hospital in Elkader.

Visitation: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Thursday, July 27, 2017at Hope Lutheran Church in Littleport

Memorial Services: 1:00 pm Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Hope Lutheran Church in Littleport with Rev. Margaret Yackel-Juleen officiating.

Inurnment: Hansel Cemetery, Garber

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Elkader is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left with www.graufuneralhomes.com

City or Town Heading:  Winthrop

Name of Deceased:        Donald “Don” Gudenkauf

Age of Deceased:           57

Date & Place of Death: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at University Hospitals in Iowa City

Services:               10:00 A.M. Friday, July 28, 2017

Place of Services: Church of Christ United in Winthrop

Special Services:   Scripture service 2:30 PM Thursday at Fawcett’s in Winthrop

Burial:         Lower Spring Grove Cemetery near Troy Mills, IA

Visitation Time:  From 3 PM until 8 PM Thursday, July 27 at Fawcett Funeral Home in Winthrop and after 9 AM Friday at the Church of Christ United

Survivors include: his wife Sharla Main Gudenkauf of Winthrop;  his son Nickolas (Amber) Gudenkauf of Masonville; his daughter Kylie (Jeff Lowe) Gudenkauf of Slater; two grandchildren: Isabell Lowe and Aubry Gudenkauf, his parents Vernon and Joan Gudenkauf; and seven brothers and sisters: Deb (Jerry) Brincks, Bob (Jan) Gudenkauf, Doris (Paul) Jacobs, Linda (Joe Drobnick) Gudenkauf, Jim (Kim) Gudenkauf, Betty Beauregard,  and Tammy Gudenkauf.

Delores Frances Biermann, 97, of Dyersville died Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Oak Crest Manor in Dyersville.

Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. Monday, July31, 2017, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12^th Ave SW in Dyersville.  Visitation will continue from 9 – 10 am Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at St .Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery.  Rev. Dennis Conway will officiate.

Delores was born November 12, 1919, in New Vienna, Iowa, the daughter of Otto and Theresa (Recker) Hagemann.  She married Alfred H. “Fritz” Biermann on Nov. 14, 1939, in New Vienna.  Together they farmed in the Dyersville area.  He preceded her in death in June of 1973.  She was a wonderful cook and homemaker who was renowned for her pie.

She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed bowling and playing cards, loved working in her flower and vegetable gardens.  Playing cards was a favorite pastime with friends, especially playing Solo.  She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court St. Rose, volunteered cleaning church, and loved quilting with her lady friends.

Survivors include her children: Patricia (John) Ertl of Guttenberg, and Diane (Don) Overman of Dyersville, Linda McClure of Grimes, IA and Doug (Deb) Biermann of Dyersville; 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, with another baby girl due in October; brothers: Walter (Irene) of San Diego, CA, Julius (Betty) of Dyersville, Edward (Inez) of New Vienna, and a sister, Eileen Hageman of Dyersville; sisters-in-law: Veronica Hageman of Dyersville, LaVern Hageman of Port St. Lucie, FL and Kathleen Hageman of Dubuque, and a brother-in-law, James Hesselmann of Niwot, CO.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred, daughter, Grace Biermann, and a son-in-law, Gary McClure; siblings: Charles Hageman, James Hageman, Cindy Hageman, Urban (Grace) Hageman, Joseph Hageman, Joan Hesselmann and John Hageman.

We would like to thank the staff at Oak Crest Manor and Hospice of Dubuque for their compassionate and loving care.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com.

Shirley A. Everett, 66 years old, of Independence, Iowa, died on Monday, July 31, 2017, at her home in Independence.  She was born on February 18, 1951, in Independence, Iowa, the daughter of Floyd Roosevelt and Martha Kathryn (Schmidt) Bergom.  She graduated from high school in Independence with the Class of 1968.  On July 7, 1968, she and Kenneth Clair Everett were married at the Presbyterian Church in Hazleton, Iowa.  Mrs. Everett worked at the Mental Health Institute in Independence for 30 years.  At the time of her retirement, she was a resident treatment worker.  She was a member of 1^st Baptist Church in Independence and enjoyed time spent shopping, cooking, and visiting with friends.  She was named to the Independence Bowling Hall of Fame.  She was a league bowler for many years and was able to represent Iowa at a National Bowling Tournament in Reno, Nevada.

Mrs. Everett is survived by her husband of 49 years, Kenneth, 1 daughter, Penny (Adam Garcia) Everett of Independence and 1grandson, Dylan Garcia.  She is also survived by 2 sisters, Coletta (Don) Benter of Independence, Iowa, and Eula (John) Risley of Mayflower, Arkansas, and 2 brothers, Duane (Dee) Bergom of Independence, Iowa, and Doug (Sheila) Bergom of Quitman, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 son, Kenneth Everett, 2 brothers, Leon Bergom and Don Bergom, and a cousin who was raised by her parents, William Schmidt, Jr.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at the 1^st Baptist Church in Independence with Pastor Mike Nemmers officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Independence.  Friends may call for visitation from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at the White Funeral Home in Independence.  On line condolences may be left at www.White-MtHope.com.

Dorothy Mae Hamlett, 85, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point.  She was born on November 30, 1931,  near Strawberry Point, the daughter of Harold and Vera (Fousek) Nodurft.  Dorothy was raised and educated in the Lamont area, graduating from Lamont High School in 1949.

On October 15, 1951, Dorothy was united in marriage to Marvin Hamlett at the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Strawberry Point.  Five children were born to this union.  Together they farmed the family dairy farm northeast of Strawberry Point.

Dorothy loved cooking and spending time with her family.  She was known for her very large garden, canning and freezing most of the produce for her family, and sharing some of it with friends and neighbors.  She and Marvin also enjoyed playing cards and listening to old country music and especially enjoyed the Plagman Barn annual chicken dinner and music.

Dorothy was a member of the Mission in Christ Lutheran Church, a neighborhood club called the East Country Club, and volunteered at EWALU.

Survivors include her five children, Janet (Danny) Bockenstedt, Jerry (Larita) Hamlett, all of Strawberry point, Kent (Irene) Hamlett of Marion, Cindy (Jerae) Buechler of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and David (Wendy) Hamlett of Des Moines; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Maxine Hansel of Strawberry Point, and one sister-in-law, JoAnn Miller of Manchester.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Hamlett, who passed away on July 9, 2016; her parents; a sister-in-law, Norma Russell; and a brother-in-law, Everett Hansel.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Mission in Christ Lutheran Church 312 East Mission Street in Strawberry Point, Iowa.  Officiating:  Rev. Gary Burkhalter.

Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2017, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Strawberry Point.  Also one hour before the service on Saturday at the church.

Interment:  Cass Township Cemetery  –  Strawberry Point, Iowa

Arvin “Cooper” Cooper, 84, of Delaware, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017.  Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Clifton – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville; a time of sharing will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by a graveside committal service with military rites at Oakland Cemetery, Manchester.

Arvin was born January 17, 1933, in Delaware, Iowa, the son of William and Marie (Helmrichs) Cooper. His mother, Marie, passed away when Arvin was only two weeks old. He was raised by his mother’s twin sister and husband, Netta and Merle Dighton. Arvin was a graduate of Oneida High School and remained a lifelong resident of Delaware. Arvin served honorably in the United States Navy and was a Korean War veteran. He returned to Delaware where he farmed and was employed by the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Arvin is survived by two sisters, Lottie Sands and Phyllis Johnson; a brother, Harry Dighton; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Gladwin Dighton; a sister and three brothers-in-law, Erma (Howard) McMullen, Vincent Sands and Ole Johnson.

Per Arvin’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Maquoketa Valley Dollars for Scholars.

Delbert W. Olberding, 88, of Dyersville, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017, at Ennoble Manor in Dubuque.

Visitation will be held 2 – 8 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12^th Ave SW in Dyersville where an American Legion/VFW/40&8 service will be held at 7 pm.  Visitation will continue Monday from 8:30 – 9:30 am at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 7, 2017, St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery.  Rev. Dennis Quint will officiate.

Delb was born October 29, 1928, in Dyersville the son of Francis and Cecelia (Meis) Olberding.  He served in the Army from 1951-1953, primarily stationed in Alaska.  He married Marjorie Ernster on May 12, 1956, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville and spent 30 years at John Deere Dubuque Works, retiring in 1987.

Delb was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 137, VFW Post 7736, 40 & 8 Post 632, and the Dyersville Sportsmen Association.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, traveling, attending a variety of sporting events and tending to his garden.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Marge, 6 children: Daniel F. Olberding, Joan Klaren, Gary (Dawn) Olberding, Ann (Mike) Link, and Dave Olberding, all of Dyersville, and Becky (Rick) Serovy of Cedar Rapids; 6 grandchildren: Nick & Bill Klaren, Robby and Molly Olberding, Brandon and Bryce Serovy; a brother, Don (Darlene) Olberding of Dyersville; in-laws: Eileen Olberding, Gen Olberding of Dyersville, JoAnne Lehman of Epworth, Judy Gempler of Edina, MN, and Jerry (Janel) Ernster of Birch Bay, WA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son-in-law, Dan Klaren, siblings: Mercedes (Gilbert) Singsank, Germaine (Joe) Schlichte, Catherine (Jim) Griffin, Gerald (Erma) Olberding, Ray Olberding and Bob Olberding; in-laws: Mary (Tony) Balsamo and Charles Bergfeld and William Lehman.

Memorials are preferred to St. Francis Xavier Basilica, its grade school or Beckman Catholic High School.

Charles Chase, 72, of Volga, Iowa died Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Regional Medical Center, Manchester, Iowa.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Monday, August 7, 2017 at United Methodist Church, Volga, Iowa with a visitation one hour before services at the church on Monday. Rev. Dennis Gilbert will be the Officiant.

Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, Volga, Iowa.

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elkader, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements.

Helen C. Westhoff, 79, of New Vienna passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be held from 3-8 pm Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12^th Ave SW in Dyersville.  Visitation will continue Wednesday from 9-10 am at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2017, St. Boniface Catholic Church, New Vienna with burial in the church cemetery.  Rev. John O’Connor will officiate.

Helen was born August 16, 1937, in Holy Cross, Iowa the daughter of Alphonse and Coletta (Zewen) Lake.  She married Fred Westhoff on May 25, 1957, in Holy Cross.  Together they raised their children in New Vienna.  After her children were grown she began working at the New Vienna Savings Bank and finally in housekeeping at Mercy Medical Center in Dyersville.

Helen was an avid sports fan, supporting the Beckman High School Teams, the Iowa Hawkeyes, St. Louis Cardinals (and any team opposing the Cubs), and the Green Bay Packers.

Survivors include her husband, Fred, children: Kathy (Dave) Beck of Cascade, Lynn (Mark) Cory of Indianola, Tom (Tammy) Westhoff of Norwalk and Jason (Jill) Westhoff of Eldridge; grandchildren: Kristie (Ben) McCarthy, Adam (Danielle) Beck, Kara (Matt) Hosch, Andy (Deann) Beck, Meredith (Travis) Dietz, Emily (Joe) Hammond, Ellyn Cory, Megan Westhoff, Juliana Stahle, Kiley Westhoff, Brynn and Lauren Westhoff; 9 great grandchildren with 3 on the way; a brother, David (Mary Lou) Lake of Holy Cross, in-laws: Shirley Lake of Dyersville, Lou Ann Wieneke of Dubuque, Dan (Mona) Westhoff and Larry (Mary) Westhoff, both of New Vienna, Richard Westhoff of Dubuque, William Westhoff of Sioux City, Bob (Debbie) Westhoff of Crete, IL and Linda (Dennis) Vavricek of Peosta.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 siblings: Donald Lake, Bob Lake, Doris (Bill) Sahm; and in-laws: Robert Wieneke and Ann Westhoff

Memorials are preferred to St. Boniface Catholic Church or Beckman Catholic High School.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com.

Lowell Jefferson “Jeff” Elledge, 91, of Colesburg, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017, at Regional Medical Center in Manchester. He was born on October 7, 1925, in Elkport, the son of Bert Andrew and Jessie Mae (Harbaugh) Elledge. Lowell was raised in the Colesburg area, graduating from Colesburg High School in 1944.

On July 21, 1944, Lowell joined the U.S. Army and served honorably in World War II as a member of the 101^st Airborne, Screaming Eagles. Following discharge, on August 28, 1948, Lowell was united in marriage to Marcella Hyde. The couple resided in Colesburg. Three children were born to this union. Marcella passed away on January 13, 1969. On July 25, 1979, Lowell married Beatrice Herington. Beatrice passed away on February 23, 2014.

Lowell worked for John Deere in Dubuque for 25 years, eventually reaching supervisor status. He was an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman. He also enjoyed playing baseball, earning an All-State designation as a catcher. Lowell attended Edgewood Bible Church for more than 65 years. He loved spending time with family and was proud of his military service.

Survivors include his children, Kurt (Julie) Elledge of Davenport, Washington, and Kandy (Bob) Knepper of Parker, Colorado; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and a brother, Bert Elledge, Jr., of Edgewood.

Lowell was preceded in death by both wives; one daughter, Kathy Riniker; a grandson, Ryan Elledge; his parents; and nine siblings.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Edgewood Bible Church in Edgewood, Iowa. Officiating: Reverend Jim Rinehart

Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Edgewood and one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday at the church.

Interment with Military Rites: Hansel Cemetery – Colesburg

Independence –  Harry E. VanHorn, 84 years old, of Whitehall, Wisconsin, formerly of Independence, Iowa, died on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall.  He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 23, 1932, the son of Harry Eldon and Julia Blanche (Fosse) VanHorn.  He graduated from high school in Independence with the Class of 1951 and then, completed the course of study at Brown Electronics in Chicago, Illinois.  He served in the U.S. Air Force.  On December 30, 1953, he and the former Evelyn Joyce Black were married in Waterloo, Iowa.  They later divorced.  In 1980 he and the former Margie Hanson Anderson were married.  She preceded him in death in 2013.  Mr. VanHorn was the owner and operator of the House of Sight and Sound in Independence where he sold and repaired televisions and other electronics.  In his free time he enjoyed fishing, camping, and boating.  He also enjoyed golf.  And he was always ready to take time to enjoy Hershey’s Chocolate.

Mr. VanHorn is survived by 2 sons, Robert (Laura) VanHorn of West Union, Iowa, and Randy (Judy) VanHorn of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 3 daughters, Brenda Kammer of Milford, Iowa, Peg VanHorn of Caledonia, Minnesota, and Pam Wenzel of Dubuque, Iowa, 16 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Norma Gates and Pat Gates, both of Independence, 1 daughter-in-law, Barbara VanHorn of Independence, and 1 sister-in-law, Patricia VanHorn of Las Vegas, Nevada.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, 1 son, Burton VanHorn, 1 brother, Richard VanHorn, 1 sister, Carol Stahle, and 2 sons-in-law, Jules Wenzel and Tom Kammer.

Friends may call for visitation from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, August 7, 2017, at the White Funeral Home in Independence.  Private graveside services will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Independence at a later date.  On line condolences may be left at www.White-MtHope.com.

Janis J. (Grafenberg) Corkery, 80, of Robins, IA formally of Independence, IA, died Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Emery Place Living & Memory Care Center in Robins, IA.

Janis was born on April 24, 1937 in West Union, Iowa the daughter of Felix J. and Virginia “Vergie” E. (Fels) Grafenberg. She attended the Dover #9 School in rural West Union and graduated from West Union High School in 1955. She married James Matthew Corkery on June 6, 1959 in Fayette, IA. She worked for Farm Bureau Insurance Co. and the Interstate Power Company. After moving to Independence, IA she worked for 25 years as a secretary for the Independence Community Schools until her retirement in 1995.

She enjoyed playing cards with her friends, spending time with her grandchildren, and having coffee with the retired school secretaries.

She is survived by her children Brian (Julie) Corkery, Iowa City, IA, Angie (Loren) Pink, Independence, IA, and Deb (Kevin) Bundy, Cedar Rapids, IA., her seven grandchildren; Anna and Emma Corkery, Austin (Bre) and Spencer Pink, Kyle, Daniel, and Jayson Bundy, a sister Marilyn Larson, Marion, IA, a sister-in-law Myrnie Corkery, Elk River, MN., and many nieces and nephews.

Janis was preceded in death by her parents, husband James M. Corkery (December 9, 2016), a sister Shirley Kamm, and many other relatives.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday at the St. John’s Catholic Church, Independence, IA, with Rev. David Beckman presiding. Burial will follow in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM Tuesday and from 8 to 10 AM on Wednesday at the Reiff Funeral Home & Crematory, Independence, IA. A Rosary service will be held at 4 PM, and a Parish Vigil Service will be held at 7 PM on Tuesday.