Glenn Underwood, 92, of Princeton, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. Glenn was born February 15, 1927, on the farm where his grandfather and father lived in Princeton, the only child of George and Eva (Oliver) Underwood. He graduated from LeClaire High School in 1944. Glenn married Loretta Jane Smeltzly March 29, 1957, at the Congregational Church, Clinton. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Jane;...

Larry Duane Hemm, 74, of Welton, Iowa, died Friday morning, May 17, 2019. He was born November 20, 1944, in Clinton to Arthur and Shirley (Bell) Hemm.  Larry served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  He married Mary Hodge August 3, 1966, in Rock Island, Illinois.  Larry worked for Caterpillar-Mound Joy Works for 22 years and later a subsidiary of Boeing in Sheldon, Washington.  Larry then worked for Olson Engineering in Eldridge until...

Dennis J. Mickelson, 63 of DeWitt, Iowa, died Tuesday morning, May 14, 2019, at home. He was born June 24, 1955, in DeWitt to Clayton and Gladys (Kaufman) Mickelson.  Dennis was a 1973 graduate of Central Community Schools, DeWitt.  He worked as a welder at John Deere-Davenport Works for 36 years, retiring in 2010.  Dennis was a member of Park View Lutheran Church.  He had a great love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Dennis was generous to a...

Mrs. Dorothy Margaret Paarmann, 90, of DeWitt, Iowa, died early Friday morning, May 10, 2019, at Westwing Place, DeWitt. Dorothy (Feldpausch) Paarmann was born July 20, 1928, at home in DeWitt to the late John Charles and Marguerite Jane (Martin) Feldpausch.  She married Raymond Hans Paarmann on July 25, 1946, at Grace Lutheran Church, DeWitt.  Dorothy was a homemaker and worked with her husband on their farm east of DeWitt for 52 years until his death on July 14, 1998. ...

Mr. Milton Carl Schatz, 86, of Eldridge, Iowa, died Tuesday evening, May 7, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. He was born October 5, 1932, in Monticello to the late Harm and Emma (Marek) Schatz.  Milt was a graduate of DeWitt High School.  He served in the United States Army for three years during the Korean War.  Upon being honorably discharged, Milt went on to obtain his Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of...

Frank A. Hutchins, 76, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Merced, California, on Friday, May 3, 2019. Per Frank’s wishes, he was cremated and interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Calamus, at a later date. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 in Merced. Frank Anthony Hutchins was born February 16, 1943, in Brighton, Massachusetts, the only child of Jerry and Palmina (Rosa) Hutchins. He graduated from Boston Technical High School in 1961 and then...

Deanna Lynn Bearce, 60, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Tuesday morning, April 30, 2019, at home. Deanna Lynn Holdorf was born October 18, 1958, in Davenport to Allen and Joan (Schulz) Holdorf.  Deanna was a 1977 graduate of Central Community Schools, DeWitt.  She was a homemaker much of her life, raising her family.   Deanna married John E. Burkey and this union was blessed with a daughter and a son.  She later married Ronald Bearce and although they divorced they remained...

Marcella (Mrs. Verne) Grau, 97, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Saturday afternoon, April 27, 2019, at Westwing Place, DeWitt. Marcella Jean Whisler was born December 17, 1921, in rural Donahue to Eldie and Irene (Oehrlein) Whisler.  She attended the rural Donahue School.  Marcella married Verne "Butch" Grau December 22, 1937, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Grand Mound.  The couple farmed south of Calamus for many years until they retired and moved to DeWitt.  Her husband...

Mrs. Clara L. Nelson, 97, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Wednesday evening, April 17, 2019, at Genesis Medical Center-East Campus, Davenport. She was born December 16, 1921, in DeWitt to the late Alvin and Myrtle (Peters) Boyer.  Clara graduated from DeWitt High School in 1939.  She was employed at Iowa Mutual Insurance Company for 34 years.  Clara married Donald Nelson on May 30, 1942, at the United Methodist Church, DeWitt.  This union was blessed with two daughters. ...

Gertrude Schroeder, 89, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away Monday April 15, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Gertrude was born April 2, 1930, to Fred and Henrietta (Van Oosten) Vander Schaaf in Newton, Illinois. Her mother passed away when Gertrude was 5 days old. She was raised by her grandparents Amos and Gertie Vander Schaaf. Gertrude graduated from Erie High School in 1948.  She was employed by the Patent Novelty Company in Fulton, Illinois. On March...