Obituaries
Sept. 18, 1946 -
July 20, 2024
SPRING VALLEY, MN - Julianne (Goergen) Schwade, age 77, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, passed away on July 20, 2024, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Julie was born on September 18th, 1946, in Mason City, Iowa, to...
May 24, 1932 -
July 16, 2024
CRESCO - William (Bill) Ronald Walker, 92, of Cresco died peacefully on July 16, 2024 at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco.
Bill Walker was born on May 24, 1932, in Cresco, to Howard and Bertha (Hovey) Walker. He was the youngest of six children. He grew up on the...
Oct. 10, 1957 -
July 15, 2024
CRESCO - John "Jack" Polashek, 67, of Protivin, IA, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home.
A memorial service for John was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Holy Trinity Parish in Protivin with Deacon Jim Zajicek officiating. He was laid to...
July 3, 1946 -
July 19, 2024
CRESCO - Rebecca "Becky" McCabe, age 78, of Cresco, IA, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Mayo Clinic, St. Mary's Campus, in Rochester, MN.
Rebecca Lynnette Petefish was born on July 3, 1946 to George and Rebecca (Bolton) Petefish in Buda, IL. Becky graduated...
Mar. 20, 1950 -
June 10, 2024
CRESCO - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Carol (Buck) Metcalf, who passed away on June 10, 2024. Born on March 20, 1950, Carol lived a fulfilling life and was a source of joy and laughter to all who knew her.
Carol leaves behind a legacy of...
Oct. 26, 1952 -
July 4, 2024
CRESCO - Karen S. Jacobs, 71, of Shell Rock died on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Unity Point Health-Allen Memorial in Waterloo.
Karen Suzanne Jacobs was born on October 26, 1952, the daughter of Joseph and Martha (Hosek) Clark in Cresco, Iowa. She graduated from...
May 22, 1951 -
July 5, 2024
CRESCO - Richard C. Bruening, 73, of Cresco, IA, died on Friday, July 5, 2024 at his home.
Richard Charles Bruening was born on May 22, 1951, son of Vincent and Evelyn (Schultz) Bruening in Cresco, Iowa. He was a graduate from Crestwood High School. On May 1, 1976,...
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - Robert “Bob” Dean McNew 85, of Lexington, Kentucky passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2024.
The son of Ray and Thelma (Eckwall) McNew, Bob was born February 19, 1939 in Fairfield Iowa. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1957, Parsons College in 1961, and...
July 17, 1942 -
May 25, 2024
Irene Ann Hruska Kirschbaum was born on July 17, 1942, and passed away on May 25, 2024, at Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines, IA.
Irene was born to August and Emma (Zajicek) Hruska in Cresco, IA. She often talked about farm life and making sure she got her chores...
Feb. 5 1970 -
June 25, 2024
ELMA - Teri Blaylock age 54 of Elma, IA died Saturday, June 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton where there will be a...
