Darlene Scheper, 83, of Clinton and DeWitt, Iowa, died early Monday morning, August 3, 2020, at her daughter's home in Marshalltown. Mary Darlene Scheper was born February 7, 1937, to Edna May (Kinter) and James Woods in Lilly, Pennsylvania. She was married to Wilmer Ray Mervine, with whom she had 4 children. Darlene later married Marvin William Scheper on July 21, 1979, in DeWitt. He preceded her in death on June 11, 2015, following 36 years of marriage. Darlene worked as an EMT in...

Donna Kathryn Claussen passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home in rural Grand Mound, Iowa, Thursday morning July 30, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was a true example of courage, grace and beauty until the very end of her brave fight with breast cancer. Donna was born December 6, 1947, in Clinton.  Her beloved mother, Fern Bauer, held a special place in her heart. Donna was always quick to recognize the many sacrifices she made to her as a single, working...

Mr. Robert E. "Bob" Swanson, 79, of DeWitt, Iowa, died early Thursday morning, July 30, 2020, at home. Arrangements are pending in the care of Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt.

Lou Behrend, 69, of DeWitt, Iowa, died suddenly late Saturday morning, July 25, 2020, at Genesis Medical Center, DeWitt. Louie Daniel Behrend was born August 11, 1950, in Maquoketa to Leonard and Geraldine (Clapp) Behrend.  He was a 1968 graduate of Maquoketa High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary education from the University of Northern Iowa.  Lou married Carla Muhlhausen July 6, 1974, at First Lutheran Church, Maquoketa.  Lou was a teacher for...

Edith Marie (Mrs. Hollis) Naven, 96, of Corning, Iowa, peacefully entered into eternal rest Thursday evening, July 23, 2020, at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Mrs. Naven, the former Edith Marie Fine was born at rural Siam, the third of four daughters of the late Ralph Douglas and Viva Amelia (Shields) Fine. She attended Siam School, and upon graduating from New Market High School in 1941, she taught at Pine School. Edith was united in marriage to Hollis Walter...

Robert William "Bill" Aiken, Jr., 68, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, July 20, 2020, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, and now is in the arms of Jesus. Bill was born August 21, 1951, to Bob and Grace Aiken in Greenville, Tennessee.  He married Marsha Schreiber January 31, 1970, and they were blessed with four daughters. Surviving are his wife, Marsha; daughters and sons-in-law, Kellie and Chris Tappan, Stacy and Duane...

DeVere "Oscar" L. Shelton, 94, of Calamus, Iowa, died Friday afternoon, July 17, 2020, at ManorCare, Davenport. Oscar was born March 9, 1926, on a farm North of Calamus, to the late Harley and Alice (Johnson) Shelton. During World War II, at the age of 17, Oscar enlisted in the United States Air Force.  In 1944, immediately following his Calamus High School graduation ceremony, which was moved up one day to accommodate the train schedule, he and two of his buddies hopped...

Roger Dunn, 65, of Wheatland, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 13, 2020, at home. Roger was born August 24, 1954, to Donald and Anna (Warnock) Dunn in Davenport, Iowa. He was a 1972 graduate of Bettendorf High School. Roger married Sarah Van Theemsche on April 28, 1984. He retired from Oscar Mayer in 2013. Roger enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and was a hobbyist gunsmith and avid gun collector. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sarah; children, Roger D. Dunn Jr. and...

David Wayne Criswell, 47, of DeWitt, Iowa, died early Wednesday morning, July 1, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. He was born October 28, 1972, in Oregon City, Oregon, to Richard "Rick" and Judy  (Miller) Criswell.  David has been part of the Community Care and Imagine the Possibilities families for many years.  He was a longtime employee of their Vocational Worksites.  David was proud of his most recent job at Subway of DeWitt, washing...

Mr. Daniel F. "DP" Passig, 80, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Wednesday morning, June 24, 2020, at Caraton Commons in DePere, Wisconsin. Daniel Frederick Passig was born September 19, 1939, in Charlotte to the late Rinehardt  John and Alta Marie Olga (Ketelsen) Passig.  He was a 1958 graduate of Welton Consolidate School. Dan married Ruth Ann Grimm September 19, 1958, at Grace Lutheran Church, DeWitt.  The couple farmed and raised their family at rural Welton.  DP...