Obituaries

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Wed
29
Sep

Judy M. Puls

Judy Margaret Puls, 66, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2021.  She died unexpectedly in a tragic accident.

She was born April 20, 1955, to James and Joyce Puls in Pender, Neb. Judy graduated from Des Moines Lincoln High School and the University of Northern Iowa. 

Judy had a long and distinguished career as an educator at Ft. Madison, Garnavillo, Guttenberg and Clayton Ridge schools. 

Wed
22
Sep

Leonard A. “Lennie” Thein

Leonard A. “Lennie” Thein, 86, of Garnavillo, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, in his home.

Lennie was born June 2, 1935, in Garnavillo, the son of Arthur and Irene (Tuecke) Thein. He was a graduate of Garnavillo High School. From 1958-1961 he served as a Specialist in the United States Army Corps, with some time spent in Korea.

Wed
22
Sep

Myrna L. Ohl

Myrna L. Ohl, 94, of Oelwein, died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 15, 2021, at Grandview Health Care Center in Oelwein, where she had resided the past three weeks.

Visitation was Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein and for one hour before the service at the church on Monday.

Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 20, at Christ United Presbyterian Church in Oelwein, conducted by Rev. John Kerr.

Wed
15
Sep

John “Jack” Thein

John “Jack” Thein, 75, of Guttenberg died on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, following a fatal motorcycle/kayak accident, through no fault of his own, near Rossville in Allamakee County.

Visitation was Sunday, Sept. 12, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg.

Burial was in Mount Harmony Cemetery, Elkport.

Wed
15
Sep

Mary A. Ernster

Mary Ann Ernster, 91, of Guttenberg, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 14, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Marvin Bries. Visitation was before services at the church.

Interment was at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Guttenberg.

Wed
08
Sep

Russ Belden

Russ Belden, 80, of Clayton Center, died on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, with his wife and family by his side.

Per Russ’s request, there will be no services.

Private family burial will be at a later date at Clayton Center Cemetery.

Wed
01
Sep

Joan Hinzman

Joan Hinzman, 77, of Guttenberg took the final breath of her earthly journey on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. Her daughter and granddaughter were by her side.

Joan will be remembered for her positive attitude, infectious humor and joy for life.

Survivors include her daughter, Tracy Hinzman of Guttenberg; granddaughter, Megan (Matt) Mueller of Manchester; grandson, Elliott (LeAnna) Stirn of Cedar Rapids; great-grandkids, Macie and Miles Mueller and Ezra, Echo and Eden Stirn.

Wed
01
Sep

James Kolker

James Kolker, 77, of Guttenberg, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, where he was comforted by his loving wife and family.

Visitation was Sunday, Aug. 29, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg and one hour before services at the church.

Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 30, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Michael Ashman.

Wed
25
Aug

Jane Siebrecht

Jane Siebrecht, 72, of Altoona, formerly of Garnavillo, died Aug. 19, 2021, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 28, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Des Moines. Visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m. prior to the service. Interment at Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines, will follow.

Wed
25
Aug

Pamela J. Voshell

Pamela Jean Voshell, 74, of Guttenberg, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, at Edgewood Convalescent Home.

Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 20, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Penny Hansel. Visitation was before services at the funeral home.

Inurnment was at the Guttenberg City Cemetery.

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