Obituary Listing

September 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Christopher R. Edginton, Ph.D. (78) who died peacefully on September 3, 2024 with his family lovingly by his side. Dr. Edginton was born on April 12, 1946 in Oak Harbor, WA, to Clifford and Ruth Edginton, who raised their son in the San Francisco Bay Area along...

August 31, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Jerome Vorland, 71, of Cedar Falls, left his earthly body on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Deery Suites in Cedar Falls. He was born December 7, 1952, to Dr. Earl C. and Loraine (Herbranson) Vorland. Jerry attended Cedar Falls High School, graduating in 1971, the University of Northern Iowa, where he majored in Art, then Hawkeye...

August 31, 2024

Alex James McBride, 39, Cedar Falls, died Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Alex was born June 29, 1985 in Cedar Falls to Jim and Sandra (Hundley) McBride.  He is a 2003 graduate of Cedar Falls High School and 2007 graduate of Hawkeye Community College.  He worked for Iowa Plains Signing, Inc.

Alex is survived by his...

August 28, 2024

Ida Arlene Kressley, 98, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Harmony Waterloo.  She was born on the family farm in rural Zearing on January 31, 1926, daughter of Fredrick and Clara (Bedeger) Franke.  At one month of age, the family moved from Southern Iowa to rural Tingley.  Arlene attended Country School through 7th grade then Afton and Lorimor Schools.  ...

August 24, 2024

Lorraine Rosalind Isley, 99, of Cedar Falls, passed away peacefully at Parkview Manor in Reinbeck on Saturday, August 24, 2024.  She was born in Traer, Iowa, on November 1, 1924, daughter of Laurits and Christina (Olsen) Nielsen.  Lorraine attended Cedar Falls High School until school realignments placed her in the TC/Lab School district for her Senior year.  ...

August 19, 2024

Born on February 22, 1930, in Bode, Iowa. Passed away on Monday August 19, 2024. Her parents were Ralph and Bessie Buck, they would later divorce. Bessie married Elmer Ellingson in the 40's and he adopted Darlene and her older brother Charles. They lived on a farm in Ottosen and moved to Waterloo in 1946.

Darlene attended...

August 18, 2024

John W. Heyenga, 68, of Waterloo, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 18, 2024. John was born in Cedar Falls on July 28, 1956, the son of Walter and Johanna (Oelmann) Heyenga. He graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1976, and pursued further education at Hawkeye Institute of Technology, graduating in 1978. Later, John earned his...

August 16, 2024

Sean Michael Linck, 49, of Cedar Falls, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, August 16, 2024. He was born in Cedar Falls on March 18, 1975, son of Jon and Suzanne (Hays) Linck. Sean graduated from NU High School with the Class of 1993 where he had been active in football, basketball and track. A gifted...

August 16, 2024

Carol Lee Christensen, 86, of Cedar Falls, passed away at Pinnacle Specialty Care on Friday, August 16, 2024. She was born June 5, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Peter and Hazel (Augustine) Frank. Carol graduated from St. Mary's High School in Waterloo with the Class of 1956.  On September 1, 1956, she married Gene Redmon at St. Mary...

August 4, 2024

Steven D. Acker, 70, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Corydon Specialty Care in Corydon, Iowa. Steve was born in Waterloo on March 19, 1954, the son of Richard and LaRue (Dietz) Acker. He was a gifted athlete from an early age, participating in nearly every sport. However, he truly excelled in football...

August 4, 2024

Carol Einertson, 67, Cedar Falls, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 of cancer at the Cedar Valley Hospice House.  She was born October 30, 1956 to Warren and Darlene Martz.  She grew up on a farm near Blue Grass, Iowa graduating from Davenport West High School and later the University of Iowa.  In 1985 she started working for Von...

July 28, 2024

George Eugene Lansink, 74, of Cedar Falls, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, July 28, 2024.  He was born in Ida Grove, Iowa, on September 14, 1949, son of George Wesley and Loween Marlys (Christiansen) Lansink.  George graduated from Odeboldt-Arthur High School with the Class of 1967, then attended the University of Northern Iowa where he...

July 27, 2024

Dean Spencer Snodgrass, 90, Cedar Falls, died Saturday, July 27, 2024 at his home.

Dean was born July 31, 1933 near Shell Rock to the late Theodore Spencer and Hattie (Byl) Snodgrass.  He graduated from Janesville High School in 1951.  Following high school he enlisted in the US Army and honorably served in from 1953-55 earning the...

July 24, 2024

Alma June Ballhagen, 98, formerly of New Hartford and Cedar Falls, passed away at the Elkader Care Center on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.  She was born January 6, 1926, in Steamboat Rock, daughter of Jay and Bena (Stickfort) de Neui.  Alma attended Clay #1 Country School then worked as a Nurse's Aide at Sartori Hospital for 10...

July 21, 2024

Christine M. Floss, 66, of Cedar Falls, IA, was welcomed into eternal rest on July 21, 2024, at Allen Memorial Hospital, in Waterloo, IA. Christine was born to Joseph Mullesch and Gloria (Kalvig) Ihnen on January 14, 1958, in Waterloo, IA. She was the second youngest of seven children in a very loud and equally loving family. She grew...

July 18, 2024

Kurt Olson passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2024. He was born on April 3, 1957, in New Haven, Connecticut, and grew up to become a beloved figure in his community and beyond. His parents moved from Connecticut to Ft. Atkinson, IA, where he graduated from Turkey Valley High School. Kurt's professional journey was marked by entrepreneurial...

July 13, 2024

Evelyn "Sandy" D. Turner, 99, formerly of Cedar Falls, died late Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Sandy was born September 29, 1924 in Finchford to the late William and Irma (Whitney) Sands.  She graduated from Janesville High School in 1942, Gates Business College with a Secretarial Certification and also attended Iowa Teachers...

July 7, 2024

Rella Zoe Southard, 98, of Cedar Falls, died at NewAldaya Lifescapes on Sunday, July 7, 2024. She was born in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, on March 6, 1926, daughter of Earl and Hazel (Straight) Saltzman. On February 6, 1942, Rella married Delmar William Southard in Grant City, Missouri. They relocated to the Cedar Falls area where Rella worked as a...

July 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Judith Kay Christensen announces her sudden passing on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the age of 86. Judy will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Dennis, of 66 years; children, Dave (Paula) Christensen of Cedar Falls, Steve (Beth) Christensen of Phoenix, AZ, Tanya (Mitchell) Kirkpatrick of Cedar Falls,...

July 1, 2024

Lincoln Ronald Gabel, 9, Cedar Falls, died Monday, July 1, 2024 at his family's home.

Lincoln was born August 22, 2014 in Charles City to parents Caleb and Ashley (Fiser) Gabel.  He was a student at River Hills School.  Lincoln was always a happy child with a large smile on his face.

He is survived...