Rena Nell O’Toole, 79, of Grand Mound, Iowa, passed away peacefully at ManorCare Utica Ridge, in Davenport. Rena was born August 24, 1939, to Gordon and Louise (Williams) Huddleston in Temple, Texas. She married Lawrence O’Toole on April 18, 1958, in Waco, Texas. The couple resided in Grand Mound, where they raised five children. She worked as a waitress in Grand Mound at the cafes, and provided in-home childcare. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Larry; daughters,...

Richard Schwien, 80, of Calamus, Iowa, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family, Monday, March 18, 2019. Richard Fredrick Schwien was born at home in Chicago, Illinois, on October 26, 1938 to Fredrick “Fritz” and Catherine “Kate” (Jastzymbski) Schwien. He graduated from Calamus Community High School in 1957. Rich was united in marriage to Sharon Chase on October 26, 1957, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Calamus. He worked at the farmer’s...

Mrs. Mildred Christiansen, 90, of Charlotte, Iowa, died Sunday morning, March 17, 2019, at Crestridge Care Center, Maquoketa. Mrs. Christiansen, the former Mildred Emma Christina Diesing was born June 28, 1928, in rural Clinton County to the late Andrew and Elsie (Knutsen) Diesing.  On September 9, 1928, she was baptized at Elvira Zion Lutheran Church by the Rev. M.T. Hueter.  Mildred was confirmed April 18, 1943, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Charlotte by...

Constance “Connie” Wiese, 82, of Charlotte, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Constance Cecile Couture was born July 8, 1936, in Lowell, Massachusetts to Edward and Rose (Letender) Couture. After graduating from high school, Connie married Maynard Sparks on May 7, 1955 in Massachusetts. The couple resided on a farm near Charlotte, where she raised seven children. Maynard preceded her in death in May of 1976....

Mr. Willmer R. Cooper, 82, of DeWitt, Iowa, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, March 13, 2019, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. Willmer Ross Cooper was born April 28, 1936, at home in Traer to Orla Emmett and Mary Lula (Freet) Cooper.  He graduated from Toledo High School in 1955.  Willmer married Darlene Vore February 19, 1956, Evangelical United Brethren Church in Toledo.  The couple recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. ...

Don Edwin Fey, 72 of DeWitt, Iowa, died Friday morning, March 8, 2019, in the comfort of his home. He was born Don Edwin Wilson July 20, 1946, in Selmer, Tennessee, to Evelyn Wilson.  At the age of 10, Dr. Conrad Fey married Evelyn Wilson and adopted Don.  He was drafted into the United States Navy, serving for several years. Don married Dale Huebner April 18, 1967.   He was employed by the Rock Island Arsenal for 20 years until retirement.   Don enjoyed cooking,...

Keith Donald "Buck" Griebel, 66 of Calamus, Iowa, died Thursday afternoon, March 7, 2019, as the result of a traffic accident in Clinton County. He was born June 16, 1952, in DeWitt to the late Donald and Marion (Marlowe) Griebel.  Buck graduated from Calamus High School.  He drove truck for much of his life.  Buck also farmed at rural Calamus.  In later years he operated Big Buck's Barbecue which he greatly enjoyed.  He married Debra Ann Jacobsen,...

Richard W. “Whitey” Woods, 82, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away early Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Westwing Place in DeWitt. Whitey was born June 8, 1936, to the late Alfred and Hilda (Griebel) Woods, in DeWitt. After graduating from DeWitt High School, he served in the U.S. Army. Whitey married Linda Jo “Jodie” Weber and the couple resided in DeWitt. He worked as a quality control officer for Caterpillar until retirement. He later worked for Clinton County, programing...

Juanita May Causey, 74, of Muscatine, Iowa, lost her long battle with cancer Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Pearl City Station in Muscatine. Juanita was born October 20, 1944, in Normal, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond and Josephine (Gildersleeve) Whitwood. She attended high school in El Paso,...

Mrs. Sharon Fleming, 71, of Milan, Illinois, died early Wednesday morning, February 27, 2019, in Dawsonville, Georgia. The former Sharon Wilson was born September 4, 1947, in Decatur, Georgia, to the late Bill and Ellen (Uran) Wilson.  Earlier in her life, Sharon attended school in Decatur until moving to Iowa and graduating from Riceville High School.  Early on, she was a laboratory technician  and later was employed by the Rock Island Arsenal as a computer...