Obituaries

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05
Feb

Alice Jane “A.J.” Walter

Our beautiful, incredible Mother, Alice Jane “A.J.” Walter can be summed up in two words: grace and dignity. On Jan. 30, 2025, A.J. took flight with the angels.

We were blessed to call her our Mom, but even more blessed that we have so many friends who adopted her as “Mom A.J.” She touched the lives of so many people, it is almost hard to fathom at times. She was a friend, teacher, mentor, 4-H leader, sorority and fraternity house mom, confidant and friend. In all of these roles, she had a special gift, not just teaching, but listening. A.J. took the time to listen to people and then figure out how she could help or guide them. 

Wed
05
Feb

Lloyd W. Sodawasser

Lloyd William Sodawasser, 95, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at HallMar Village in Cedar Rapids.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Marion.

Funeral services will at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, at St. John Catholic Church in Coggon.

Wed
05
Feb

Ronald D. Doeppke

Ronald Dean Doeppke, 75, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home.

Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 30, at at Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Center. Visitation was before services at the church.

Interment with Military Honors followed in the church cemetery.

Wed
05
Feb

Charlotte A. Swanson

Charlotte Annette Swanson peacefully departed this life on Nov. 14, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. A devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Charlotte’s legacy is one filled with strength, determination, and a deep sense of pride in her military service.

Visitation and funeral services were Nov. 19, 2024, at Gentry-Newell and Vaughan, Oxford, N.C. 

Bural was at Elmwood Cemetery.

Wed
29
Jan

John E. Ortman

John Ellis Ortman, 85, of Rochester Hills, Mich., passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Hospice care.

A memorial service in Michigan will be planned for a later date. 

Wed
29
Jan

Virginia M. Juran

Virginia M. Juran, 87, of Holy Cross passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at Harmony in Dubuque.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Holy Cross, conducted by Rev. Tyler Raymond. Visitation was before services at the church.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

Wed
29
Jan

Mary “Darlene” Bries

Mary “Darlene” Bries, 83, of Dyersville passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque. 

Visitation was Monday, Jan. 27, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville and before services on Tuesday.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 28, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, in Dyersville, conducted by Rev. Tyler Raymond and Rev. Chris Podhajsky.

Wed
29
Jan

Bonnie L. Dietrich

Bonnie Lee Dietrich, 81, of Garnavillo, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at the Guttenberg Care Center following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. 

Visitation was Sunday, Jan. 26, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 27, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, conducted by Pastor Gary Hatcher.

Wed
22
Jan

Michael R. Burke

Michael R. Burke, 70, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2025, following a war with cancer.

Visitation: Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with sharing time at 6:30, on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave, Waterloo.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date. 

Wed
22
Jan

Michael L. Geuder

Michael Lee Geuder, 70, of Guttenberg, passed away Thursday, Jan, 9, 2025, at the Guttenberg Care Center.

Services honoring Mike were held Saturday, Jan. 18, at Morris Funeral Home, Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Mike Ashman. 

Inurnment was at Guttenberg City Cemetery. There was a lunch at the Guttenberg Golf Course - a fitting tribute celebrating not just loss, but also love shared throughout years gone by.

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