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Thu
06
Aug

Leta L. Schroeder

Leta Louise Schroeder, 31, passed away on July 29, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics after a long and courageous battle with Crohn’s disease.

Leta was born on June 13, 1989, in Manchester, the youngest of four daughters born to James and Linda Oelrich. She was raised in Strawberry Point, where she attended Starmont Community School District before graduating from West Delaware High School. She received a bachelor’s degree from Upper Iowa University.

She was united in marriage to her best friend and beloved companion, Zachary Vernon Schroeder, on July 9, 2016. Her life dream of becoming a mother was fulfilled when Nadia Wren was born on Nov. 26, 2019. Nadia was the brightest light during such a difficult time in Leta’s health journey.

Thu
06
Aug

Diane M. Kohlstedt

Diane Marie (Meyer) Kohlstedt, 67, passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at her home in McGregor, after a battle with cancer. 

Diane was born on May 16, 1953, to Cletus and Marie (Cook) Meyer. She graduated from Leo High School in Holy Cross in 1971 and took courses at NICC in Peosta and Southwest Tech in Fennimore, Wis.

Diane married the love of her life, John Kohlstedt, on Aug. 12, 1978, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Holy Cross. Shortly thereafter, they started their family in Dyersville, where she provided in-home childcare. After moving to McGregor in 1991, she started as a line worker at MPC (Miniature Precision Components) in Prairie du Chien, Wis., and was later promoted to assistant supervisor before retiring in May 2019 after 27 years there. 

Fri
31
Jul

Delbert C. Baars

Delbert Charles Baars, 87, of El Mirage, Ariz., went to be with Jesus, July 28, 2020, while in hospice care. A stroke and pneumonia occurred a week prior to his death. Delbert was born Sept. 12, 1932, in Communia-Volga Township, the son of Henry and Katherine (Kuehl) Baars. 

Del served in the army during the Korean War. He spent the majority of his professional career as a production engineer. Woodworking was his passion, along with helping others. He gifted family and friends with his beautiful woodworking art. Listening and dancing to country western music brought much joy to Del, as well as traveling in the motor home.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ruth Clinton; and nephew, Nyal Clinton.

Fri
31
Jul

Charles E. 'Chuck' Peterman

Charles “Chuck” Eugene Peterman, 71, of Elkader, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at the Guttenberg Hospital. He was born June 27, 1949, on the family farm, rural Volga, to Forrest “Pete” and Mary Murray Peterman. He attended Central Community Schools and graduated with the Class of 1967. 

Chuck served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, from May 7, 1969, to March 5, 1972. He was trained to be a Redeye Gunner, receiving a National Defense Service Medal and sharpshooter commendations.

Fri
17
Jul

Joanne L. Strutt

Joanne Lucille (Reese) Strutt, 89, was born in Dodgeville, Wis., on Jan. 25, 1931, and died at her home in McGregor on July 15, 2020. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald Frost Strutt (“Doc”), on March 19, 1951. Doc preceded her in death four months earlier, on March 6, 2020, 13 days short of their 69th wedding anniversary.

 

Tue
14
Jul

Irene E. Peake

Irene Esther Rodas Peake, 99, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Great River Care Center in McGregor.

Irene was born Oct. 10, 1920, to Fred and Edna (Winch) Rodas at the Rodas family farm near Littleport. She graduated from Littleport High School in 1939.

Irene married the love of her life, Fleet Peake, on Dec. 9, 1945, at the parsonage of Frieden’s Church of Christ in Elkader. A few days later, the newly married couple started farming on the Charlie Hakert farm in Mederville. In the spring of 1952, they moved to their current farm on Highway 128, near Garnavillo. They were blessed with two children, Elaine and Dean.  

Tue
14
Jul

Katherine A. Thein

Katherine A. Thein of Surprise, Ariz., passed away on June 28, 2020, at the Susan Care Home in Surprise, Ariz. 

Katherine and her husband, Hubert, lived in Pony Hollow for 20 years. Hubert passed away in 1992. Katherine later moved to Arizona to be closer to family. Children of the couple are Sheila A. (Greg) Vannort of Wadell, Ariz., and Brenda (James) Meyer of Garnavillo. Katherine had four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

A private service will be held at a later date due to COVID-19.

Tue
14
Jul

Barbara L. Baker

Barbara Laverne Baker, 82, of Elgin, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at St. Mary Hospital in Rochester, Minn. She was born Jan. 5, 1938, to John and Alberta (Koester) Jarm in Chicago, Ill. Barbara grew up in Des Plaines, Ill. She earned her associate degree in biology.

Barbara was united in marriage with Thomas Baker on Aug. 18, 1956, at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Des Plaines, Ill. Three children were born to this union.

Barbara is survived by her three children, Kathleen (Kenneth) Butzen of Minong, Wis., Mark (Nora Short) Baker of Dayton, Minn., and Michael (Stephanie) Baker of Trophy Club, Texas; five grandchildren, Nicole Fisher (Mitch), Matthew (Bethany) Butzen, Lauren Reagan (Scott), Robbie Slay and Stephanie Baker (Jake Miller); and seven great-grandchildren.

Thu
09
Jul

Maureen K. Scott-Bading

Maureen Bading passed away peacefully at home after a long illness and went to be with our Lord.  On that day, we had a flock of her hummingbirds and were blessed with heaven’s kisses. We had 47 butterflies that landed on everyone standing on the porch. They would allow you to hold them and wouldn’t fly away.

Maureen attended Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids. She had many friends but developed a strong friendship with Tom Bading, for they were both free spirits. They were married on Feb. 23, 1980. Together they were not just the best of friends, but also soulmates, and they found true love in one another.  

Tue
30
Jun

Harry C. 'Kelly' Kelleher

Harry Clement Kelleher, Jr., known as “Kelly” to many of his friends and family, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2020, at his home in San Diego, Calif., with his wife of 60 years, Joyce, at his side. Kelly was born on Sept. 16, 1925, in Volga, to Harry and Mary (Connor) Kelleher. He was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School in Elkader and he also attended the University of Iowa. 

Kelly enlisted in the Army while still a teenager and he served as a private first class in Company C in the 424th Infantry in World War II, including the Battle of the Bulge. 

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