Meghan Powers

Meghan Elizabeth Powers, age 34, of Wilton, Iowa, passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on Monday, January 13, 2020, after a courageous battle with Breast Cancer.  A gathering will be held from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Grace United Church of Christ, Wilton.  A memorial service will be held at 10:30, immediately following the gathering.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the benefit of her children.  Condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com

Kenneth Vagts

Kenneth Lawrence Vagts, 86, of Eldorado, Iowa died Friday, January 3, 2020 at his home in Eldorado. He was born September 14, 1933 to Lawrence and Mabel (Scheelhaase) Vagts in Eldorado, Iowa. Kenneth graduated from West Union High School, West Union, Iowa and attended college for one year at Area One, Calmar, Iowa.

Kenneth was united in marriage with Evelyn McIntyre on May 29, 1955 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Eldorado, Iowa. Seven children were born to this union. 

Duane Nefzger

Former Iowa resident Duane C. Nefzger, 93, died peacefully January 5, 2020 at Apache Junction Health Center in Apache Jct., Arizona.

At his request, no service will be held.

Mr. Nefzger was born August 18, 1926 in Albany, Iowa to Elmer and Eva Pearl Nefzger.  Bud has always had a great sense of humor and enjoyed life to the fullest.  He farmed in Lima, worked with his brother Doyle in the creamery, and held various other jobs before being employed with John Deere.  Bud loved to go fishing and coon hunting during his younger years.  Bud resided in Oelwein, Iowa most of his life.  He retired after 25 years with John Deere and shortly afterwards he and his wife Ardath moved to Apache Jct., Arizona.  In Arizona, Bud managed a mobile home park for several years.   He enjoyed collecting John Deere memorabilia, tinkering with garage sale items, cracking pecans, visiting, and drinking a coke during his later years.  

Wayne Ruroden

Wayne A. Ruroden, 73, of Waukon, IA, died Friday, December 27, 2019, in rural Waukon. A private family gathering will be held at a later date to celebrate Wayne’s life. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Betty Lou Ott

Betty L. Ott, 78, of Fayette, died Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, with her four daughters at her side.

Arthur Moellers

Arthur F. Moellers, 90, of Fayette died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Ennoble Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Dubuque.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2020, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fayette with Rev. Don Komboh celebrating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery, rural Fayette. Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fayette and for one hour preceding the mass on Thursday. There will be a rosary recited at 3:45 p.m. and a time for sharing memories at 6:30 p.m.., both on Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the family for later designation. Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Fayette is assisting Arthur’s family. Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com.  

Miriam Golay

Betty L. Ott, 78, of Fayette, died Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, with her four daughters at her side.

Joyce Nuss

Joyce J. Nuss, 83, of Tripoli, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Tripoli Nursing & Rehab, following a recent cancer diagnosis.

Verna Medberry

     Verna Anna Medberry, 96, of West Union, Iowa, formerly of Volga and Elgin, Iowa passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019, due to natural causes. Verna was born October 1, 1923, the daughter of Henry W. and Sabina Gross at her family’s Eldorado, Iowa farm home.  She attended Dover Number 2 School in Eldorado until she entered West Union High School.  She continued her post-secondary education at Cedar Rapids Business College and upon graduation 1942 was employed at 1st National Bank, West Union, Iowa until her marriage to Glen Medberry August 14, 1949.  They farmed north of Volga, Iowa until retiring to Elgin, Iowa.  Glen passed away Feb. 10, 2014.  Verna resided at Stoney Brook Village, West Union, Iowa the past five years.

Lawrence Schneider

Lawrence LaVerne Schneider, 72, of West Union, Iowa died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at his home in West Union, Iowa.  Lawrence was born November 10, 1947 to LaVerne and LaVilia (Learn) Schneider in Postville, Iowa.

Lawrence was united in marriage with Marie Sauerbrei on September 23, 1972. Throughout the years, Lawrence worked at Dessel’s Furniture and retired from Agri Processors. He was a member of Experiment Aircraft Association and was building an ultralight. He enjoyed doing wood carving, attending weekly carving meetings in Monona and having coffee with friends at various places.