Obituaries

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Tue
18
Feb

Gerald R. Kramer

Gerald Raymond Kramer, 85, long-time resident of Elkader, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, surrounded by his loving family.

Tue
18
Feb

Denise M. Young

Denise Marie (Wille) Young, 60, of Monona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at her home. Denise was born May 26, 1964, to Jerome and Phyllis (Hoeger) Wille in Dubuque. She spent her younger years on the family farm in Farmersburg, Iowa. Her time was spent tending to her chores, listening to country music and helping her mother in the kitchen. She graduated from MFL with the class of 1982.

Tue
04
Feb

Ronald D. Doeppke

Ronald Dean Doeppke, 75, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home. He was born Feb. 14, 1949, in Prairie du Chien, Wis., to Paul and Iona (Tackman) Doeppke.

Tue
04
Feb

Jo Marie Thein

Jo Marie Thein, 78, of Edgewood, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale, Ariz. She was born on Nov. 17, 1946, in Menomonie, Wis., the daughter of Thomas and June (Debee) Neverdahl. Jo Marie was raised in the Menomonie area and was a graduate of Menomonie High School. She later attended Clarke College in Dubuque.

Tue
28
Jan

Denise E. Nelson

Denise E. Nelson, 68, of West Union, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Tue
21
Jan

Neal W. Perry

Neal William Perry, 93, of McGregor, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 11, 2025. Neal was born in Waterloo on Dec. 19, 1931, to parents Helen and Marcus Perry. He grew up in Waterloo and participated in baseball, track and football, graduating from East High in 1950. His fondest childhood memories were visiting his grandparents Neubauer at their farm and great-grandparents in Amana Colonies. Dad was very proud of his heritage. He was an avid hunter and spent many days hunting and fishing with his dad.

Tue
21
Jan

Gary L. Carlson

Gary L. Carlson, 86, of Elkader, passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at MercyOne in Elkader. He was born Nov. 27, 1938, in Rockford, Ill., to June Virginia (Quist) Carlson and Axel H. Carlson. 

Tue
21
Jan

Randy L. McMillin

Randy Lee McMillin was born May 21, 1961, to Harold and Marie (Carlson) McMillin, Elkader. Randy died on Oct. 13, 2024, due to a UTV accident.

Tue
21
Jan

Mary Jane Ferguson

Mary Jane Ferguson, 94, of McGregor, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the Guttenberg Care Center. Mary Jane was born May 22, 1930 to Damon and June (Ostrander) Rhoades in Delta. She graduated from Springfield High School in Springfield, Mo., and earned her certified nursing degree in Stockton, Mo.

Tue
07
Jan

Debra J. Blair

Debra J. Blair, 62, of Elkader, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, surrounded by family at Regional Medical Center in Manchester. A beloved wife, mother and community member, she will be remembered as a beacon of joy and kindness. 

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