Obituaries

Lloyd Alden, 85

Dec. 3, 1937 — Oct. 24, 2022 GRAND MEADOW - Lloyd K. Alden, age 85, of Grand Meadow, MN, died on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Grand Meadow (Minn.) Healthcare Center. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, at United Church of Grand Meadow with Pastor Jon Marburger officiating. ...

James ‘Jim’ Biwer, 83

Aug. 26, 1939 — Oct. 18, 2022 KASSON - James Biwer, age 83, of Kasson, Minn. passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. He leaves behind an incredible legacy as a husband, father and grandfather and will be forever missed. A graveside service will be held at Wildwood Cemetery in Wasioja, Minn. on...

Joyce Krueger, 81

Dec. 25, 1940 — Oct. 18, 2022 LIME SPRINGS - Joyce Ann Krueger, age 81, of Lime Springs, Iowa, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Oct.18, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease at Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center in Riceville, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11 a....

Richard Drtina, 83

Oct. 7, 1939 — Oct. 18, 2022 CRESCO - Richard Drtina, age 83, of Cresco, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Notre Dame School in...

Gary Hyberger, 80

March 22, 1942 — Oct. 20, 2022 FORMERLY of ELMA - Gary Hyberger, age 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and formerly of Elma, Iowa went to heaven, surrounded by his loving family, on Oct. 20, 2022, after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. A visitation will be held at the Cedar Memorial Park...

Gary Duneman, 79

April 17, 1943 — Oct. 11, 2022 Formerly of CRESCO - Gary Donald Duneman, age 79, of Waverly, Iowa died in Waterloo, Iowa on Oct. 11, 2022 from complications of cancer. A memorial service is being planned for next year, when all extended family members can attend. Details will be announced. In...

Ruth Rinn, 87

March 4, 1935 — Oct. 12, 2022 CRESCO - Ruth M. Rinn, age 87, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco, with Father Jacob Rouse...

Genevieve ‘Genny’ Riehle, 71

May 26, 1951 — Oct. 5, 2022 CRESCO - Genevieve Ann “Genny” Riehle, age 71, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, due to natural causes. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, with Father...

Willard Holthaus, 83

Nov. 9, 1938 — Oct. 1, 2022 DECORAH - Willard Holthaus, age 83, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Barthell Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Decorah, with...

Linda Murphy, 75

Oct. 31, 1946 — Sept.30, 2022 LIME SPRINGS - Linda Faye Murphy, age 75, of Lime Springs, Iowa, passed from her earthly life and went to her heavenly home on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Visitation will be on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10-12 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lime Springs. The family will...