Obituaries

Mary Patricia Grady of Waterloo, formerly of the McGregor/Monona area, died peacefully on Monday, Sept. 19, at Ravenwood Specialty Center in Waterloo. Pat, as she wanted to be called, was born Jan. 28, 1951, to Raymond and Frances (Ambrose) Grady. She grew up on the farm, always tagging along after her dad. She graduated from MarMac High School in 1969. Pat was a proud veteran, having served eight years in the U.S. Army as a medical lab technician. She was honored to receive her Quilt of Valor. She treasured it immensely. Pat also worked several years delivering mail in Clayton County. 

Kim Reuel Shearer, 70, of Elkader, passed away Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. A memorial visitation will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, with a celebration of life service beginning at 3 p.m., at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, Cedar Rapids.

Ila Mae Mueller, 85, of Monona, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at Great River Care Center in McGregor. Mae was born on Feb. 18, 1937. She was the youngest of four children born to Esther (Bahls) and Elmer Hoth. She was raised on a farm and had many memorable experiences of country life as a child. She attended Hanover Country School and Garnavillo Public School. 

Daniel Austin Dennler was born Aug. 27, 1963, in West Union, the son of William and Barbara (Rainey) Dennler. Dan was raised on a dairy farm outside Elgin, on Hwy. 56. He graduated from Valley Community High School in Elgin. Dan’s career as a meat cutter was something he was proud of and enjoyed. His last employment was at Sam’s Club in Waterloo. On May 26, 1990, he married Dee Alshouse in Cedar Falls. They welcomed a daughter, Katelyn, in 1991. They later divorced but still remained close friends.