Sharon Kahn

Sharon Kahn, 64, of West Union, Iowa died on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union, Iowa. She was born February 29, 1956 to Charles and Judith (Collins) Rowe in Fallbrook, California. Sharon recently celebrated her 'Sweet 16' birthday. Sharon graduated from Starmont High School. 

Sharon was united in marriage with the love of her life, Joe Kahn, in 2000. Sharon worked in food service at Tapt Out and Quillins. Sharon enjoyed being outdoors, working around her yard, taking the dogs to the lake, and going on adventures. Sharon will always be remembered for her fun-loving spirit and her spontaneity. Sharon's love for her grandchildren was uncanny and her face lit up at the pure sight of them. Sharon was perfectly imperfect and will be missed greatly. 

Vicki Hodges

Vicki Kay Hodges, 44, of West Union, Iowa died Monday, June 8, 2020 at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union, Iowa. Vicki was born May 23, 1976 to Bernard Thomas and Sharon Rowe in Fallbrook, California. Vicki recently celebrated the 23rd anniversary of her 21st birthday. Vicki graduated from Oelwein High School in 1994. 

Carolyn Doscher Orvis

Carolyn Doscher Orvis, formerly of West Union, died May 25, 2020 at her residence in Carson City, NV after a lengthy illness.

Graveside Services will be held at a later date in the West Union Cemetery.

Joyce Shindelar

     Joyce Shindelar, age 76, of Calmar IA, passed away at her home on June 5^th, lovingly surrounded by her husband and children after a short battle with cancer. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 304 South Maryville Street, Calmar, IA, with Rev. Robert Gross presiding.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation was held from: 3-7 p.m., on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Schluter – Balik Funeral Home, French Chapel, 202 South Washington Street, in Calmar, IA. The Schluter-Balik Funeral Home is handling arrangements. 

Ellen Hanson

Ellen L. Hanson, 93, of Fayette, formerly of Waterloo, died Monday, June 1, 2020, at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette.

  She was born January 14, 1927, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Benjamin and Edna Harder Douglas. She graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1945, from Gates Business College in 1947, and then Moody Bible Institute in 1955. Ellen married William "Bill" M. Hanson on October 28, 1955, in Waterloo at the Walnut Street Baptist Church; he died December 7, 2009.

Irene Franzen

Irene M. Franzen age 90 of St. Lucas, IA, died Friday, June 5, 2020, at her home surrounded by all her children.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, St. Lucas, with Rev. Nick Radloff celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, a luncheon will not take place.  

Friends greetED the family from 4 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at St. Lukes Catholic Church, St. Lucas, with a 7 p.m. parish scripture service with Deacon Jim Zajicek presiding. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Wednesday. All are invited to attend respectfully asking that social distancing practices be observed.  Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences for the Franzen family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Clair Bentley

Clair W. Bentley, 85, of Stratford, Iowa died Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society in West Union, Iowa.

Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Arlington, Iowa with Pastor Joshua Schunk officiating.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and after 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Interment will be at the Taylorsville Cemetery, Arlington.

Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing will be required.  Those in attendance are suggested to wear a mask.  We encourage relatives and friends not able to attend the service to reach out to the family by leaving a message on the funeral home web site, by mail, text or phone.  Clair Bentley Family, P.O. Box 614, Oelwein, Iowa 50662

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Jim Ihde

James “Jim Bob” Ihde age 60 of Fredericksburg, IA, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Fredericksburg. Friends may greet the family from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Florian Winter

Florian Winter, age 87 of Waucoma, IA, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his home.

A Public Graveside Service was held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2020, at St. Luke Catholic Cemetery, St. Lucas with Rev. Robert Gross officiating.  Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements.  Online condolences may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com