Obituary Listing

March 2, 2026

Robert “Bob” Mikeska, 89, of Cedar Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at NewAldaya Lifescapes.

Bob was born in Chicago, IL, on February 2, 1937, the son of John and Beatrice (Bush) Mikeska. He grew up in the Chicago area but relocated to Minneapolis, MN, following the birth of his first child. One of Bob’s first jobs was...

March 2, 2026

Paul W. Gardiner, 85, Cedar Falls, died Monday, March 2, 2026.

Paul was born December 29, 1940 in Presque Isle, Maine to the late Wilbur and Madline (Bear) Gardiner. Following high school, he enlisted in the US Air Force and honorably served from 1961-65. Paul married Marcia Ann Cole in 1970 in Cedar Falls. He worked in logistics with John Deere...

February 26, 2026

Harold Tuchel, 77, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Born April 11, 1948, in Ratzeburg, Germany, Harold was the son of Walter and Greda (Mirbach) Tuchel. From an early age, his life reflected perseverance, service, and a strong work ethic. After graduating from Waterloo West High School, he answered the call to serve his country...

February 15, 2026

William "Bill" Charles Ulrich, 85, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Waterloo. He was born in Mankato, Minnesota, on May 3, 1940, the son of Charles Kennedy and Ethel May (Davis) Ulrich. Bill grew up on the family farm in Lake Crystal, MN, and graduated from Rapidan High School in 1958....

February 12, 2026

Lucy Ann Boege, 60, of Cedar Falls, passed away unexpectedly at home following years of declining health. She was born November 16, 1965, in Cedar Falls, daughter of Roy and Barbara (Voorhees) Saul. Lucy earned her G.E.D. through Metro High School in 1983, then studied data entry at Hawkeye Community College. She worked in various positions through the years...

February 10, 2026

Jon Michael Rosenberg, 66, of Cedar Falls, passed away at MercyOne/Covenant Medical Center surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born in Waupun, Wisconsin, on August 9, 1959, son of Rev. H.F. William and Greta (DeKoster) Rosenberg. Jon graduated from Cedar Falls High School with the Class of 1977 and UNI with both Bachelor of...

February 9, 2026

Sandra Mae Bass, 78, New Hartford, died Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Waverly Health Center under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

Sandy was born October 30, 1947 in Waterloo to the late Mervin Harry and Mary Lou (Folken) Sells.  She graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1965 and went...

February 8, 2026

Ilene Carol Hitchcock, 75, of Cedar Falls, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Ilene was born in Charles City on December 17, 1950, the daughter of William "Bill" and Opal (Stevenson) Nichols. She grew up in Janesville, graduating from Janesville High School in 1969. Following high school, she graduated...

February 4, 2026

Larry Frederick Rogers, 79, of Cedar Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Ravenwood Specialty Care in Waterloo. Larry was born in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on December 7, 1946, the son of Lawrence and Jeanette (Baker) Rogers. He graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1965. Following high school, Larry enlisted in the United States Navy...

February 4, 2026

Harris Hans Jorgensen, 92, of Cedar Falls, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, surrounded by his five children. He was born June 21, 1933, in Jacksonville, Iowa, the son of Jens and Anne (Petersen) Jorgensen. He attended Dana College and graduated from Iowa State University in 1957 with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. In 1958, Harris married the...

February 2, 2026

Curt Jensen, 65, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, passed away at home on Monday, February 2, 2026 under the care of UnityPoint Hospice. He was born in Cedar Falls on April 5, 1960, son of Dennis and Eileen (Johnson) Jensen.  Curt attended Price Lab School and worked for John Deere Engine Works. He was a well known member of AMVETS...

January 29, 2026

Marylou Treichel, 92, Cedar Falls, died Thursday, January 29, 2026 at her home.

Marylou was born March 9, 1933 in Fargo, North Dakota to the late Ross Duke and Edith (Knight) Chowning.  She worked for Newberry's department store as a merchandise manager and later for Kresge's 5 & 10 cent store.

She attended a local...

January 29, 2026

Janet L. Witt, 72, of Cedar Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Pinnacle Specialty Care. She was born in Atlantic, Iowa, on June 30, 1953, the daughter of Edward and Pauline (Wachter) Mertes. Janet loved growing up on the farm with her loving parents and sister, Kathy. She attended Adair-Casey Community Schools and continued her...

January 23, 2026

Ronald Dean Brown, 74, of Cedar Falls, passed away at home on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born in Waterloo on September 29, 1951, son of Harold and Marian (Andreassen) Brown. Ron graduated from East High School with the Class of 1969. He started working with Gamble Robinson in 1968. In 1972,...

January 20, 2026

Richard Treichel, 93, Cedar Falls, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center.

Richard was born on August 8,1932, in Bentley, North Dakota, to the late Jacob and Edna (Weishaar) Treichel. As a teenager, he worked in the family business: Treichel Bros and Sons Carpentry. Richard then enlisted and honorably served in the U.S. Air...

January 20, 2026

Barbara Jean Voorhees was born on November 30th, 1928, in Somerville, New Jersey, to Lester and Helen (Schmidt) Voorhees.  She enrolled in the Iowa State Teachers College, where she met and later married Darrel Porter in 1950.  Barbara and Darrel had three children (William, Shasha, and Diane).  Barbara taught High School in the Township of Orange for twelve years,...

January 14, 2026

Betty Lou Bergman, 86, of rural Hudson, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was born October 4, 1939, in Hudson, daughter of Leo and Alma (Engel) Waltmann. Betty graduated from Hudson High School in 1957, then earned her B.A. in Home Economics from Wartburg College followed by a Master's Degree in Library Science from UNI....

January 12, 2026

Walter Combes, 90, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Monday January 12, 2026, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo. He was born in Wright County, Minnesota, on February 19, 1935, the son of Walter and Verna (Pugh) Combes. Walter served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954-1957 during the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge, he started working for John...

January 11, 2026

Patrick Jariel Moreland, 53, of Cedar Falls passed away at home on Sunday, January 11, 2026. He was born May 26, 1972, in the Quad Cities and was adopted by Charlarae Moreland (Larimer). Pat graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1990, then studied Art at the University of Northern Iowa, followed by a Master's Degree in Painting and...

January 5, 2026

Betty L. Brandhorst of Cedar Falls, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at UnityPoint Allen Hospital at age 83 years.  She was born December 13, 1942 in Waterloo, IA, the daughter of Everett and Barbara (Tiller) Kern.

She married Rodger L. Brandhorst on December 2, 1961.  They celebrated 63 years of marriage.  They had two children: Renae...