Esther Schroeder, 94, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Fieldstone of DeWitt. Esther Louise Latare was born March 30, 1928, to Fred and Anna (Christophersen) Latare in Wyoming, Iowa. She graduated from Wyoming High School. Esther was united in marriage to Everett Schroeder on November 27, 1947 at Zion Lutheran Church in Wyoming, Iowa. The couple resided in Lost Nation where they raised their daughters, Sandra and Janice. Esther worked at First Trust and...

Marilyn Madonna Malmanger, 90, of DeWitt, Iowa passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the service time of 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, rural Calamus. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Marilyn was born November 2, 1932, in Fulton Township, Illinois. She was raised in the area and attended public schools there until she graduated from Sterling High School in 1950....

Shirley H. Anderson, 87, of DeWitt, formerly of Welton, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Fieldstone of DeWitt. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 30, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until the service time of 11:00 a.m. at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, DeWitt. Shirley was born September 14, 1935, in Clinton County, Iowa, to Otto and Louise (Sillman) Witt. She graduated from Delmar High School. In early years she worked at Clinton Engines...

Ellen Zaruba, 67, of Charlotte, Iowa, passed away November 23, 2022, at Fieldstone of DeWitt, following a prolonged battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt, and from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 28, at Twigg Funeral Home, Panora, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 29, at Twigg Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Brethren...

Sherwood Lahann, 88, of Wheatland, Iowa, passed away quietly Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Wheatland Manor, following a brief illness. Sherwood Otto Lahann was born March 11, 1934, to Otto and Marion (Vetter) Lahann in rural Calamus, the youngest of four children. He attended the Buena Vista country school until he finished his education at Calamus Community School. In high school, he enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. He met the love of his life, Delores Duke, while in high school...

Mary Feldpausch, 72, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away with her family by her side early Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Genesis Medical Center-East, Davenport. Mary was born February 2, 1950, to Harry and Alta (Ewoldt) Badtram in Davenport, Iowa. She graduated from North Scott High School in 1968. Mary was united in marriage to Richard R. Feldpausch on December 6, 1969, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in DeWitt. The couple resided on the family farm north of DeWitt, where they raised their...

Ron Kindelsperger, 61, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in his home. Ron was born July 7, 1961, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Richard and Evelyn Kindelsperger. After graduating from Camanche High School, he graduated from Hamilton Technical College. He was married to Kathy Kaczinski, with whom he had 2 children. They later divorced. He then married Sue Elsea, and they later divorced. Ron worked at Guardian Glass, Mid-American Glass, and most recently...

Dean St. John, 68, of Calamus, Iowa, passed away peacefully early Friday, November 4, 2022, at ProMedica Hospice in Davenport. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Faith Lutheran Church, Calamus, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Leah Holloway-Nilsen will officiate. Burial and Military Rites will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Toronto, Iowa. Pallbearers will be Justin St. John, Josh Angus, Mark Tiedt, Gary Ihrig, Michael Babcock, and Gary...

Martin Leo “Marty” Fier, 58, of Charlotte, Iowa, passed away September 22, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, November 6, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the DeWitt Community Center. Marty was born August 25, 1964, to Leo Jr. and Darlene (Schulte) Fier in DeWitt, Iowa, where Marty was raised and attended school. Marty was an Electrician for many years and worked at various companies, most recently for Jansen Electric in DeWitt. Marty was an avid...

Kathy Strodtman, 76, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 29, 2022, in her home. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 3, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, DeWitt, the Rev. Fr. Stephen Page officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Kathryn Ann Crowley was born July 22, 1946, to John A. and Helen (Lasack) Crowley in...