Obituary Listing

February 23, 2023

Mary Lou Costa, 89, Cedar Falls (formerly of Hughson & Turlock, California) passed away at Thuesen Cottage on Thursday, February 23, 2023.  She was born December 18, 1933, in Merced, California, daughter of Tony & Mary (Fernandes) Mendonca. After graduating from high school, Mary Lou married Francis Costa on February 8, 1952, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hughson,...

February 18, 2023

James Robert Stonewall, 69, of Cedar Falls, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 18, 2023.  He was born October 27, 1953, in Marshalltown, son of Robert "Jiggs" and Donna (Moyer) Stonewall.  Jim grew up in Gilman, Iowa, graduating from Semco High School with the Class of 1971, then attended Marshalltown Community College for two years before...

February 14, 2023

Daniel John Baumgartner, 62, Readlyn, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Daniel was born October 25, 1960 in Cedar Falls to the late George and Evelyn (Taylor) Baumgartner.  Following his graduation from Cedar Falls High School in 1979, Daniel enlisted in the US Marine Corps serving from 1980-84.  Following his...

February 7, 2023

Nancy Lee Dunahugh, 81, formerly of Florida, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at NewAldaya Lifescapes of Cedar Falls.  She was born April 21, 1941, in Anamosa, Iowa, daughter of Margaret and Oliver (Luke) Brunscheen.  Nancy was raised on the family's farm in Wyoming, Iowa.  She attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa before marrying Gary Dunahugh on July...

February 4, 2023

Bonnie Maxine Smith was born on September 12, 1924 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to John and Vearle (Thomas) Hidore. She was preceded in death by her parents and her ex-husband Wendell Smith. She graduated from Cedar Falls High in 1942.  Bonnie passed away February 4 at Bartels Nursing Home in Waverly, Iowa at the age of 98. She was...

January 24, 2023

Janice was born at Allen Hospital, Waterloo, Iowa, daughter of George and Faye Abel.  She grew up in La Porte City, Iowa, graduating from high school in 1953.  She then attended Drake University earning a bachelor's degree (58) and master's degree (60) in Music Education, taught music, band and was a Guidance Counselor in Iowa Public Schools.  She began...

January 19, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Ann Markey, 88, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023.  She was born September 21, 1934, in Marshalltown, daughter of Earl and Clara (Reinsch) Day.  Pat graduated from Boone High School then married Douglas Eugene Markey on December 26, 1952.  She was a devoted mother and homemaker.

Pat was preceded in death...

January 17, 2023

Marilyn Jean Schrum, 81 of Cedar Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at UnityPoint Health/Allen Hospital. She was born June 5, 1941, in Chariton, daughter of Donald and Wilma (Perkins) Lister. Marilyn graduated from Alderson-Broaddus University in Philippi, WV and Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, KY and worked as a Social Worker for River Hills Development Center...

January 13, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Frank, 63, of Cedar Falls, passed away unexpectedly at home.  He was born May 13, 1959, in Harlan, Iowa, son of Robert & Dorothy (Rasmusen) Frank.  Jeff graduated from the Malcolm Price Lab School (NU High) with the Class of 1977.  He then attended the University of Northern Iowa receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Community Health...

January 12, 2023

Dorothy M. Wilmot, 83, Waverly, died Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community.   She was born February 22, 1939 in Shell Rock, Iowa to the late John and Gertrude (Folkers) Van Lengen.  Dorothy married Chuck Wilmot on November 4, 1959 in Kirksville, Missouri.  Dorothy and Chuck Sr. celebrated 38 loving years together prior to his death in...

January 8, 2023

Carl Edwin Shelton, 79, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at NewAldaya Lifescapes.  He was born on the family farm in St. Elmo, Illinois, on September 15, 1943, son of Edwin "Earl" and Helen (Buzzard) Shelton.  Carl graduated from St. Elmo High School with the Class of 1961, then attended the Midwest College...

January 5, 2023

Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Bandfield, 61, of Dinsdale, passed away on January 5, 2023, at UnityPoint Health/Allen Hospital.  She was born August 16, 1961, in Cedar Falls, daughter of Charlie and Mary (Stripe) Mathes.  Cindy attended Cedar Falls High School.  On August 14, 1981, she was united in marriage to Bill Bandfield in Waterloo.  Cindy was a Clerk...

January 4, 2023

Pamela "Pam" Anne Hammers (Pisney), 62, Cedar Falls, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023. If you knew Pam, you can imagine the fight she waged and you'd almost pity the cancer.

Pam was born in Cedar Rapids, IA to Donald and Dorothy (Justin) Pisney on February 20, 1960.  In 1978 she graduated from CR Washington and in 1983...

January 3, 2023

Ruth Mae Geerdes, 86, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 3 , 2023, at MercyOne/Covenant Medical Center of Waterloo.  She was born in Waverly Township on June 18 , 1936, daughter of Howard and Katie (Reiners) Fleshner.  Ruth graduated from Cedar Falls High School with the Class of 1956.  On June 18 , 1957, she was...

January 3, 2023

Norman Eugene Zischke, 88, of Cedar Falls, passed away on January 3, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.  He was born June 10, 1934, in Hendricks, Minnesota, son of Edmund & Augusta (Wollmuth) Zischke.  Norm graduated from high school in Clear Lake, South Dakota, after which he served abroad in the US Army.  Upon his discharge, he attended South...