David Michael Schuerman
May 20, 2026
Beloved husband, dad, grandfather, brother & uncle
With deep love, we announce the passing of David Michael Schuerman. David passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning on May 20, 2026, at the age of 77.
He was born on August 3, 1948, in Cedar Falls, Iowa; the son of the late Laverne and Levetta Schuerman. He grew up alongside...
Connie S. Taylor
July 3, 2026
Constance “Connie” Taylor, 86, of Cedar Falls, passed away of natural causes on Friday, July 3, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center (Sartori) in Cedar Falls. Connie was born in Waterloo on May 30, 1940, the daughter of Merle and Helena (Neuhalfen) Heath. She graduated from Cedar Falls High School with the Class of 1958. On April 22, 1958, she married...
Gregory James Boom
July 13, 2026
Gregory James Boom was born on Sunday, May 11, 1941 on the family farm east of Aredale, a son of Francis and Alma (Jewell) Boom and died on Monday, July 13, 2026 at Deery Suites with his beloved wife of 63 years by his side.
He received his education from Greene High School and graduated in 1959. He attended Hawkeye Institute...
Douglas Carl Johnston
July 13, 2026
Douglas Carl Johnston, 63, of Hudson, passed away at home on Monday, July 13, 2026. He was born in Olmstead, MN, on July 25, 1962, son of Richard and Mayzie (Lubbert) Johnston. Doug attended Central High School in Waterloo. He built cabinets at (Northstar) R.C. Willett Co. beginning in February 1988 and he was still building. Doug married Dianne Nefzger...
Steven Lee Ullestad
July 12, 2026
The Rev. Dr. Steven Ullestad, 73, of Cedar Falls, IA died peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026. He was born to the Rev. Norman and Marilyn (Silvius) Ullestad on February 26, 1953, in Minneapolis, MN.
Steve’s family moved often in his early years, including stops in Manly, IA, Bettendorf, IA, Salina, KS and Postville, IA, where he played on the state...
Barbara Rae Dean
July 3, 2026
Barbara Rae Dean, 79, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born on April 2, 1947, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Raymond and Beulah "Beep" Hughes. She was the oldest of four children and spent her childhood in Wisconsin before moving with her family to Cedar Falls, Iowa.
On September 12,...
Harriet Marie Hahn
June 29, 2026
Harriet Marie Hahn, 103, of Cedar Falls, passed away peacefully at Western Home Communities on Monday, June 29, 2026 with family at her side. She was born at her grandparents’ farmhouse in White, South Dakota, on August 16, 1922, daughter of Wierd and Anna (Reiher) Smidt. At just a few months of age, Harriet’s family resettled in Allison, Iowa on...
Prudence D. Naber
June 29, 2026
Prudence D. Naber, 91, of Waterloo, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.
Prudence was born on February 27, 1935, in Wolf Point, Montana, the daughter of Benjamin and Lillian (Hubbard) Naber. Her family relocated to Iowa where she graduated from St. Ansgar High School. She worked in banking for several years prior...
Scott Robert Sweet
June 23, 2026
Scott Robert Sweet, 62, Cedar Falls, died June 23, 2026 at MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center.
Scott was born August 31, 1963 in Waterloo to the late William and Cleone (Bean) Sweet. He is a 1982 graduate of Cedar Falls High School. He married the love of his life, Trudy Kratz, on June 9, 1990 at Nazareth Lutheran Church. Scott was...
Keith Jones
June 23, 2026
Donald Keith Jones, 79, of Cedar Falls, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Waterloo.
Keith was born in Denison, Iowa, on March 3, 1947, the son of Donald and Edna (Kluver) Jones. He grew up in the West Des Moines area and graduated from Valley High School before attending the University of Northern Iowa. On June...
Mary Diane Wikert
June 22, 2026
Mary and Steve were married 55 years and she met Steve in August, 1969 in Marshalltown during his boot camp leave from the Navy and she was ready to start her junior year at the University of Iowa. They stayed up until 4:00 AM that first day/night they met sharing their love for art, archeology and architecture. From then on,...
William "Bill" Joseph Pick
June 21, 2026
William “Bill” Joseph Pick, 79, of Cedar Falls, passed away peacefully at Cedar Valley Hospice House on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was born in Breda, Iowa, on August 8, 1946, son of Donald and Willa Mae (Poen) Pick. Bill graduated from Breda High School and earned his Bachelor degree in teaching from the University of South Dakota, Vermillion. He...
Robert Carl Potratz
June 18, 2026
Robert Carl Potratz, 83, of Cedar Falls, passed away at home on Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was born in Oelwein on March 9, 1943, son of Carl and Alice (Downing) Potratz. Bob graduated from West Central High School in Maynard in 1961, then enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving until 1965. Following an honorable discharge, he returned to Iowa...
Jeanne Marie Rogers
June 10, 2026
Jeanne Marie Rogers, 80, Cedar Falls, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026 under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice at Martin Suites – Western Home Communities.
Jeanne was born April 30, 1946 in Waterloo to the late Louis and Mercina (Grieger) Eastman. Following high school, she graduated from Pitzy Beauty School and worked as a cosmetologist and preschool teacher for 35 years....
Helen Elaine Modlin
June 8, 2026
Helen E. Modlin, 95, of Conrad, formerly of Grundy Center, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Westbrook Acres Nursing Home in Gladbrook. She was born in Tripoli, Iowa, on November 16, 1930, the daughter of John and Myrtle (McMullen) Roark. Helen attended St. Patrick Catholic School and graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1948. On January 7,...
Charlotte Irene Smith
June 6, 2026
Charlotte Irene Smith, 85, of Cedar Falls, passed away at MercyOne/Covenant in Waterloo. She was born in Pleasanton, Iowa, on January 13, 1941, daughter of George and Edith (McCormick) Pearce. Charlotte graduated from Janesville High School and later earned her Bachelor and Masters Degrees from UNI. She married Louis Smith on November 17, 1973 at Valley Baptist Church of Cedar...
W.E. "Bill" Fitzgerald, Jr.
June 4, 2026
Willis Edward “Bill” Fitzgerald, Jr. died on June 4, 2026. He was born on November 10, 1947, in Mason City to Willis Edward Fitzgerald, Sr. and Agnes (Gasaway) Fitzgerald. Bill was the youngest of five children and the only son. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Newman High School in 1966. He later graduated from NIACC and...
Marlys Rae Klinehart
June 3, 2026
Marlys was born September 18, 1932 in Colfax to the late Albert and Lena (Wolthoff) Kruger. She graduated from Dike High School. Marlys married the love of her life, Roy M. Klinehart, on June 1, 1956 at the Colfax Presbyterian Church in Holland, Iowa. The couple was blessed with two children: Mark and Lori. Marlys retired as the Food Service...
Scott Allan Vognsen
May 12, 2026
Scott Allen Vognsen, 69, of Parkersburg, passed away at UnityPoint Health/Allen Hospital on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. He was born in Cedar Falls on October 4, 1956, son of Christen and Eleanor (Cary) Vognsen, Jr. Scott attended Cedar Falls High School, where he was kicker on the football team and wrestled at 145 pounds, graduating with the Class of 1976....
Donna J. Cuvelier
May 11, 2026
Donna J. Cuvelier, 90, Cedar Falls, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and deep family connection.
Donna was born on February 9, 1936, in Elm Creek, Nebraska, to Arthur and Elsie (Johnson) Lloyd. She graduated from Dumont High School and went on to build a life...
