Obituary Listing

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...

June 26, 2024

Ardith "Ardy" Jane Rittgers, of New Hartford, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Nation Cottage at Western Home Communities in Cedar Falls. She was born July 29, 1937, in New Hartford, daughter of Lawrence and Esther (Ballhagen) Rittgers.  Ardy graduated from New Hartford High School in 1955. She worked in the Placement Office at the University of...

June 24, 2024

Jo Ann Marie Hoy, 63, of Cedar Falls, died Monday, June 24, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Cedar Falls. Jo Ann was born July 4, 1960 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the daughter of Kenneth and Marjorie (Gersema) Hoy. She graduated from Cedar Falls High School, class of 1979. She worked as a laundry attendant and housekeeper for Pinnacle...

June 21, 2024

Marcia Elaine (Newport) Short (83), of Cedar Falls, passed away on June 21, 2024, under hospice care at UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo. She was born January 15, 1941 in New Sharon, Iowa, the daughter of Kenneth and Joyce (Drennen) Newport. Marcia married David Short on August 15, 1964 in Waterloo. After attending school for several years in Independence,...

June 8, 2024

Clifford Donald Sund, 91, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Deery Suites at Western Home Communities. He was born May 2, 1933, in New Rockford, North Dakota, son of Edward and Petra (Spangberg) Sund (Immigrants from Norway). Cliff attended country school and graduated from Sheyenne (North Dakota) High School, then served his...

June 3, 2024

Joyce E. Broell, 73, of Cedar Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 3, 2024 at UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Joyce was born on February 21, 1951, at St. Francis Hospital in Waterloo, daughter of Melvin and Lila (Krueger) Anderson. She attended Dunkerton Community School District, graduating in 1969. After high school, Joyce enrolled at Gates Business College...

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...