Terri Lou Vetter, 76, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Thursday afternoon, September 12, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. She was born October 30, 1942, in DeWitt to the late Glenn and Florence (Harksen) Stout.  Terri graduated from DeWitt Community High School in 1961.  She married Murray S. Vetter November 19, 1961.  The couple resided in DeWitt all of their married life where they raised their family.  In addition to raising their family, Terri...

William C. Bauer, 87, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Wellspire (formerly Westwing Place), DeWitt. William Clarence Bauer was born July 4, 1932, in Dubuque, Iowa, to William and Cecelia (Koppes) Bauer. After graduating from Welton High School he served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Bill married Joyce Scheckel on June 23, 1956, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Welton. He farmed north of Welton and...

Penny Soto, 63, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Genesis Medical Center-East Campus in Davenport. Penny was born January 12, 1956. She married Rafael Soto May 11, 1997, in Clinton, Iowa. The couple lived in DeWitt where she was a homemaker. Penny was a very loving person and had a heart to care for everyone in need. She was like an aunt to many and would do anything for the people she loved. Penny was a very strong woman and was like a rock for...

Edra Marie Banks, 93, of DeWitt, Iowa, entered eternal rest Tuesday morning, September 10, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 5, 1926 in Prattsville, Arkansas, the middle child of six to the late Jessie Bailey Spencer and Hazel (Holiman) Spencer.  Edra Marie Spencer was united in marriage to Earl Richard Banks, of Kingston, New York, May 7, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas. They were blessed with five children, Carol Sowders, Richard Banks, Barbara Brock, Robin...

Alice (Truelsen) Stuedemann, 97, of Camanche, Iowa, died Friday afternoon, September 6, 2019, at The Alverno, Clinton, Iowa. Alice was born on September 13, 1921, to Albert and Roseland (Walker) Truelsen, in rural DeWitt, Iowa. She married Allan Stuedemann, February 22, 1949, in DeWitt, Iowa. Alice was a lady of many hobbies and took pride in what she did. Her seams in sewing were always perfect. If she saw a mistake while she was knitting or crocheting, no matter if no one else noticed,...

Phyllis Mae (Mrs. Ralph) Jansen, 85, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, Friday September 6, 2019, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. Phyllis was born June 7, 1934, in DeWitt, Iowa to Clarence and Lillian (Potter) Hanssen. After graduating from DeWitt High School in 1952 she worked as secretary for the school until 1965. She married Ralph Jansen on July 10, 1954, at the First Congregational Church in DeWitt. Phyllis was a homemaker, raising three...

Arlyn Ann Bowman, 83, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Arlyn was born May 26, 1936, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Millard and Cloreada (Selk) Dodge. She married Richard B. Bowman on May 16, 1953, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington. The couple moved to DeWitt in 1973. Arlyn worked for Creative Learning Center prior to retirement. Richard preceded her in death on January 9, 2013, following 59 years of...

Carol Frees, 72, of Wheatland, Iowa, died Wednesday evening, September 4, 2019, in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. Carol Ann Jensen Frees was born July 16, 1947, in Davenport to Carl and Elaine (Grimm) Jensen.  She was a 1965 graduate of Northeast High School, Goose Lake.  She attended the University of Iowa where she studied horticulture.  Carol was licensed in insurance and real estate working in the surrounding communities.  She married...

Kathryn "Katy" Petersen, 56, of Calamus, Iowa, died Tuesday morning, September 3, 2019, at ManorCare-Utica Ridge, Davenport. Kathryn Marie Petersen was born July 26, 1963, in Estherville to Robert and Virginia (Fenske) Petersen.  She was a 1981 graduate of Calamus High School.  Katy worked as a floral designer for numerous florists, the latest being HyVee in Bettendorf.  She was a longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church, Calamus.  Katy found great joy in...

Mr. LeRoy Wagener, 82, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Sunday evening, September 1, 2019, at Genesis Medical Center-East Campus, Davenport. LeRoy Victor Wagener was born December 30, 1936, at home in rural Andrew to Roy and Olga (Kurt) Wagener.  He was a 1955 graduate of Andrew High School.  LeRoy had an interest in cars from an early age.  He spent close to 50 years in the car business.  LeRoy worked for Wagener Ford Sales in DeWitt, John Wagener Ford in Maquoketa and then...