Mr. Delbert A. Gilbert, 82, of rural Delmar, Iowa, died early Tuesday morning, October 27, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Delbert Arthur Gilbert, lovingly known as “Doc” was born January 30, 1938, to Arthur and Anne (Nielson) Gilbert at rural Ventura during a blizzard.  He lived his childhood in New York and Michigan, finally settling back in Ventura.  Del was a graduate of Ventura High School where he was a Four Letter Athlete in...

Ruth Ann Spain, 70, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Friday afternoon, October 23, 2020, at home. Arrangements are pending in the care of Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt.

Mr. Marcellus W. Grell, 88, of Dewitt, Iowa, died Wednesday evening, October 21, 2020, at Maggies's House Assisted Living, DeWitt. Marcellus William Grell was born October 30, 1931, at rural Grand Mound to the late Emil and Grace (Dierickx) Grell.  He was a graduate of Grand Mound High School and served as a cook in the United States Army during the Korean War.  On May 1, 1954, Marcellus was united in marriage to Ruth Petersen at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, Clinton. ...

Diana Lynn Ocheltree, 67, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, in her home. Diana was born May 20, 1953, to Curtis and Mary (Fisk) Prather in Beardstown, Illinois. After graduating from high school she received a Bachelor of Education degree degree from Culver Stockton in Quincy, Illinois. Diana began her teaching career in the Clinton, Iowa, community school district in August of 1973 and retired in May of 2018. She married Steven Ocheltree on October 20, 1979, at...

Natalie Hesse Regan, 100, of Calamus, Iowa, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Wheatland Manor in Wheatland. Natalie was born Mary Natalie McDonnell, January 15, 1920, in Welton, Iowa, to John and Mary (Dever) McDonnell. She married Marion Albert Hesse September 19, 1942, at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church in Clinton. They had six children. He died August 13, 1959. She married John C. Regan August 10, 1963 at SS Philip & James Catholic Church in Grand Mound. John and his...

Marilyn May Brockmiller Bickel, 78, of Grand Mound, Iowa, passed away Early Friday morning, October 16, 2020, in the comfort of her home with her daughter by her side. Marilyn was born April 1, 1942, to Charles and Thora (Holst) Brockmiller in Iowa City, Iowa. She was married to Frank Bickel of Calamus, they later divorced. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, adult coloring books, her shows, her grandchildren, and visiting. She is survived by daughters, Christine Bickel Sawyer and her husband...

Cindy Lee Strohbehn, 63, of Mt. Joy, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020, in the comfort of her home. Cindy was born February 2, 1957, to Russell and Wanda (Shadden) Morris in Rock Island, Illinois. She graduated from North Scott High School. Cindy married Robert Strohbehn on June 15, 1974, at Long Grove Christian Church. She was a proud and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Cindy enjoyed sewing, baking, crafting, and all things related to her grandchildren. She took every...

Coral (Mrs. Don) Hesse, 87, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away Tuesday evening, October 6, 2020, at Wheatland manor surrounded by loved ones. Coral Ardis Krukow was born February 7, 1933, in DeWitt to the late Ewalt Emil “Abe” and Leone (Hoffman) Krukow. She was preceded in death by her brother, Merlyn Krukow. She lived her entire life in DeWitt, whose places and traditions meant much to her. Following graduation from DeWitt High School, Coral attended Iowa State Teachers...

Mike Brown, 64, of Lowden, Iowa, died Sunday evening, October 4, 2020, at Westwing Place, DeWitt. James Michael Brown was born August 25, 1956, in Independence to Ronal and Jessie (Leitch) Brown.  He was a 1974 graduate of Anamosa High School and 1978 graduate of Cornell College, Mount Vernon with a degree in Social Work.  Mike married Jennifer Gray February 16, 1980, in Anamosa.  He was employed by the State of Iowa all of his working life until retirement in January of...

Scott Eric Heilig, 57, of Clearwater, Florida, former of DeWitt, Iowa, died Friday morning, October 2, 2020, at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor, Florida, following a period of declining health. He was born June 10, 1963, in Omaha, Nebraska to Roger and Carol (Thompson) Heilig.  Scott was a 1982 graduate of Central Community Schools, DeWitt.  He married Cyndi Hunter in 1983 and the marriage was blessed by sons, Dustin and Brent.  Scott later married Christine Meier...