Charles Edward Lane, 82, of Manchester, Iowa, went to meet his Lord and Savior Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester. He was born on April 13, 1942, in Manchester, the son of Edward and Lorrayne (Bloom) Lane. The family lived in Winthrop in his early childhood, then was educated in Davenport and Cedar Rapids, graduating from Washington High School in 1960. Charles then entered the United States Marine Corps. He became a Christian while in boot camp in San...

Mary Emma Craig, 93, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood. She was born on July 1, 1930, in Clinton, the daughter of Harry F. and Mary Emma (Tallett) Craig. She was raised and educated in Clinton, graduating from Lyons High School in Clinton. In Mary’s younger years she was a semi-professional softball player in Connecticut and Iowa for many years. Mary worked for Conlon Construction in Dubuque as their...

Carl Allen Martens, 74, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, formally of Edgewood, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood as a result of cancer. He was born on March 28, 1950, at the Willard General Hospital in Manchester, son of Henry and Katie (Bowers) Martens.  Carl attended Edgewood-Colesburg Community School, graduating in the Class of 1970. He worked through the years at various Edgewood businesses, Karl’s Grocery, Eastern Iowa Shopper,...

Evelyn Mae Bottelman, 76, of Greeley, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 29, 1947, in Edgewood, the daughter of Harry and Edith (Antrim) Forsythe. Evelyn attended rural Clayton County schools. On June 17, 1978, Evelyn was united in marriage to Albert Bottelman in Nashua, Iowa. The couple resided in Edgewood. In her younger years, she and Albert enjoyed fishing for red horse on the Turkey River. Albert passed away in 2004....

Lois Loretta Fortman, 85, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 23, 1938, in Coggon, the daughter of Leo and Marie (Jaeger) Gudenkauf. Lois was raised and educated in the Ryan area and was a graduate of St. Patrick High School. On February 6, 1956, Lois was united in marriage to Omer Herman Fortman at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ryan. Five children were blessed to this union. The couple farmed together near Belmont,...

Maxine Charlotte Lincoln, 84, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 13, 1940, the daughter of Claude and Mary (Achilles) Wilson. Maxine attended Waterloo East High School. On April 27, 1957, Maxine was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Lincoln at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Ten children were born to this union. The couple farmed their entire married life south of Strawberry Point. Maxine enjoyed...

Russell Edward Clute, 61, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Accura Healthcare of Marshalltown.  He was born in Iowa City on September 4, 1962, the son of Roger Clute and Luetta (Holthaus) Clute. He completed 12 years of special education and lived at the Howard Street Home for 30 years. Russell was a happy, fun loving guy whose family loved and supported him through his many struggles in life. He rewarded them with smiles, loving hugs and endless...

Laura Jane Hess, 86, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024, at her home. She was born on March 8, 1938, in Manchester, the daughter of Donald and Esther (Brutsman) Ruddlesdin.  Laura was raised and educated in Manchester and was a 1956 graduate of Manchester High School. She attended Iowa State University for two years and then completed her B.A. degree at the University of Dubuque, majoring in Home Economics and Biology. Laura taught in Clutier for two...

Kathryn DeVore Rees, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on April 1, 2024, with her husband of over 65 years at her side.  Kathy was born on the 31st of May 1937, the daughter of Roy and Marie (Nicolls) Welterlen of Manchester.  She graduated from Manchester High School in 1955 and graduated from Presbyterian - St Luke's Nursing School in Chicago.  While there a young sailor (Gary Rees), stationed at the Naval Station in Great Lakes, met her on a blind date.  As the...

Doris Marie Ziegler, 94, of Strawberry Point, formerly of Fairbank, passed away on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point, surrounded by her family.  She was born on March 1, 1930, in Fort Dodge, Iowa.  Doris was adopted soon after at the Lutheran Children’s Home in Fort Dodge by her parents, Theodore E. and Elda M. (Grose) Raether. Doris was baptized into the Lutheran faith on March 23, 1930. Doris was raised on a farm in rural...