Obituaries

Linda Sue Ohrt died on Dec. 26, 2025, at her apartment at Evergreen Ridge in Jefferson. Linda was born May 28, 1951, in Waterloo. She was the only daughter of Raymond Ohrt and Susan Ohrt. She had five male siblings, which contributed to their closeness (survival skills). Linda graduated from West Central Community School in Maynard and later attended La James College of Hair Design in 1986. She was employed as a hair designer in Cedar Falls.

Ruth Button Grau, 93, of Elkader, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at MercyOne Hospital in Elkader. Ruth was born on Sept. 3, 1932, in Waterloo, to Henry “Harry” and Elena (Anderson) Button. She graduated as the valedictorian from East Waterloo High School, Waterloo, with the class of 1950. She went on to graduate from Iowa Teachers College in 1952 and Upper Iowa University in 1970 with a teaching certificate and a bachelor of arts in elementary education, respectively.

Nadine Marie (Langrehr) Dahling, 83, of Elkader, passed away peacefully listening to Christmas music, at the Elkader Care Center on Dec. 22, 2025, with her family by her side.

Betty Jean Breitsprecher, age 80, of Monona, passed away peacefully on Dec. 19, 2025, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor. Betty was born on Jan. 5, 1945, in Dubuque, to Clarance A. Oswald and LaVerne E. Regal. She grew up on a small farm near Garnavillo, where she found endless joy riding horses and soaking in the beauty of the outdoors. Those early days shaped the free-spirited, nature-loving woman she would always be.