Obituary Listing

June 1, 2024

In memory of Dashira Antionette Jackson born June 7, 1982 at Allen Memorial Hospital at 4:32 PM to mother, Yevette Marie Redd/Johnson and father, William Jerry Jackson Jr.  Dashira departed from this life on June 1, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

Dashia left behind 4 children: adult son, Na'Quandis (Makenzie Shearon) Moore, and...

May 25, 2024

Judy Kay Goetsch, 70, died late Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Cedar Valley Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born September 22, 1953 in Mason City to the late Irvin and Gloria (Jensen) Hagen.  Following her graduation from Mason City High School in 1972 she went on to attend NIACC.  Judy married the...

May 21, 2024

Wade Jay Olson, 70, of Cedar Falls, passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester from complications after open-heart surgery on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, surrounded by his daughters and wife. He was born May 5, 1954, in Deer River, Minnesota, son of Henry and Leone (Ulferts) Olson. Wade graduated from Hibbing High School (MN), then earned...

May 14, 2024

Michael James Harn, 70, of Janesville, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, following a battle with cancer.  He was born September 24, 1953, in Waterloo, son of Maurice "Dutch" and Margaret (Jasper) Harn.  Mike graduated from Columbus High School and worked for Omega Cabinet for 37 years, retiring in 2023.  He married Beth...

May 14, 2024

Roger Lee Timmer, 79, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center in Waterloo. Roger was born in Cedar Falls on August 25, 1944, the son of Sander and Ruth (Vognsen) Timmer. He graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1962 and worked as an auto mechanic when he enlisted in the United...

May 13, 2024

Roger S. Kussatz, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024. Roger is survived by his wife, Joan of Cedar Falls; sons, Troy of Alden, MN, and Blaine (Kim) of Knoxville; grandchildren, Tyler (Amanda), Jacob, and Nikolle; great-grandchildren, Brennan, Jaxon, and Hope; and sister-in-law, Evon. He was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law; two-brothers; two...

May 3, 2024

Virginia Louise (Hansen) Willms, 94, formerly of Cedar Falls, passed peacefully into Jesus' loving arms on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Creekside Living in Grundy Center under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice.  Virginia was born on April 11, 1930, in Cedar Falls, daughter of Walter and Iva (Childs) Hansen.  She graduated from Cedar Falls High School...

May 2, 2024

Judith A. Pfalzgraf, 86, Cedar Falls, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at UnityPoint Allen Hospital, Waterloo, Iowa.

Judy was born March 25, 1938 in Sumner, Iowa.  Her parents were the late Paul and Thelma (Thull) Sorg.  Following her graduation from Sumner High School, she attended Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) where she received her teaching...

May 1, 2024

Austin Jayde Sternhagen, 21, of Cedar Falls, died May 1, 2024 at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center.

Austin was born July 23, 2002 in Waterloo to Stacy and Colette (Turk) Sternhagen. Following his graduation from Cedar Falls High School in 2021, he attended Hawkeye Community College where he graduated with his Automotive Technology Degree. He was seeking a...

May 1, 2024

Kathi Sue Marsh, 69, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Thuesen Cottage at Western Home Communities.  She was born August 2, 1954, daughter of Herbert and Elvera (Hubbard) Drenner.  Kathi graduated from Northern University High School, then attended Hawkeye Tech where she studied to become an Executive Secretary followed by a Bachelor...

April 30, 2024

David "Dave" J. Keffeler, 70, died at his home in Cedar Falls, IA, on April 30, 2024. Dave was born in Manchester, IA, on September 2, 1953, the son of Edward and Opal (Kohls) Keffeler. He graduated from Beckman High School in Dyersville, Class of 1971. Following graduation, Dave enrolled at the University of Northern Iowa, graduating with a...

April 24, 2024

Marvin "Marv" W. Hess, 95, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Marv was born in Shell Rock, IA, on July 14, 1928, the son of Harold and Vera (Henley) Hess. He graduated from Cedar Falls High School, class of 1945. Marv was drafted to the U.S. Army and served...

April 22, 2024

Amy Jo Workman, 56, of Cedar Falls, died peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home in Cedar Falls. She was born July 29, 1967, in Waverly, Iowa, daughter of Gaylen and Janis (Kurtz) Wilson. Amy attended Janesville Community Schools, graduating in 1985. She worked for GMAC Mortgage Services in Waterloo for a number of years before earning...

April 20, 2024

Abbey Lee Doxey, 36, of Waverly, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at UnityPoint Health/Allen Hospital in Waterloo.  She was born June 24, 1987, in Waterloo, daughter of Robert and Laurene (Smith) Saathoff.  Abbey graduated from Clarksville High School where she played Basketball and Volleyball with the Class of 2005 then from Wartburg College in 2009.  ...

April 17, 2024

Sharon Elaine Magee, 70, of Cedar Falls, passed away Wednesday April 17, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City with loved ones by her side. She was born September 25, 1953, in Cedar Falls, daughter of Elmer and Grace (Gigl) Christensen. Sharon graduated from Cedar Falls High School, Class of 1972. She then attended Hawkeyes...

April 13, 2024

Marlene Harper, 92, formerly of New Hartford, passed away at Thuesen Cottage at Western Home Communities on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born March 4, 1932, in Hardin Township, daughter of George "Ward" and Neva Genevieve (Brock) Bailey.  Marlene graduated from Iowa Falls High School, then married her high school sweetheart, Robert Harper on January 13,...

April 13, 2024

Paul Franklin Loveless, 94, formerly of Hudson died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, Houston, Texas.

Paul was born October 13, 1929, in Benton County on the family farm, near La Porte City, He was the youngest of six children born to the late Fred H. and Emma M. (Hill) Loveless. Following high...

April 4, 2024

Beverly Dawn Brandt, 85, of Cedar Falls, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She was born January 26, 1939, to Bruno and Norma Wessels. Beverly was born again and received Jesus Christ as her personal Savior, on February 25, 1952. Realizing her sin and need of salvation, she came to understand the truth of...

April 3, 2024

Vernard "Vern" Francis Browne passed away April 3rd, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born December 12th, 1933 in Waterloo, Iowa to William and Cecilia (Lavenz) Browne. He went to Catholic school most of his life, attending Sacred Heart with his brother Ed, before the school decided it wasn't big enough for both Brownes. Vern then finished high...

April 1, 2024

Danell Marie Kittelson, 60, of Waterloo, passed away, following a short illness, at UnityPoint Health/Allen Hospital.  She was born in Waterloo on July 16, 1963, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Burke) Cronin.  Danell graduated from Cedar Falls High School with the Class of 1981, then studied at Hawkeye Community College.  She married Michael Kittelson on July 6,...