Gary Cleveland Thiltgen, 49, of Clinton, Iowa, formerly of DeWitt, Iowa, and Wauconda, Illinois, died Saturday, September 18, 2021. Arrangements are pending. Gary was born November, 17, 1971, to Don and Jan (Freiburger) Thiltgen in Dubuque, Iowa. He graduated from Central Community Schools, DeWitt in 1990. Gary served in the U.S. Navy, being stationed in Australia and California. He married Dolores Perez and their union was blessed with two daughters. He began his career in retail at Sears...

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. God worked through His servant, Reverend Otto Arnold Brillinger. Otto was given life by his creator and was born on April 3, 1931,  the child of Alexander and Helene Brillinger. On April 11, 1931, Otto received the gift of Holy Baptism and became a child of God. On September 21, 1945 he publicly confessed his faith and was confirmed. On August 6, 1960 He received the gift of a...

Jane M. (Mrs. John) Ryan 92, formerly of DeWitt, Iowa, died early Tuesday morning, July 13, 2021, at Aurora House in Weslaco, Texas. Mrs. Ryan, the former Janie Madonna Wallace was born February 25, 1929, in Maquoketa to Joseph and Myrtle (Edwards) Wallace.  She graduated from Maquoketa High School.  Jane was a was domestic engineer and seamstress all of her life.  She married John Thomas Ryan June 1, 1949, in Maquoketa.  The couple resided in DeWitt much of...

Winston John Rock, 73, of Low Moor, Iowa, died suddenly Sunday morning, September 5, 2021, near Galesburg, Illinois. He was born August 17,1948 in Clinton, Iowa to Eldon and Signe (Fagerland) Rock. Winston was a 1966 graduate of Calamus High School and worked as Lithographer at International Paper Company in Clinton for 32 years.  He married Donna Joyce Ewoldt on April 26, 1970, at Faith Lutheran Church, Calamus.  The couple resided in rural Grand Mound and later Low Moor. ...

Mary Elizabeth Ann (Gannon) Massey, 89, passed away peacefully August 22, 2021, in her home at Eskaton Lodge assisted living community in Gold River, California. She was born on August 23,1931, to Leo James and Deloras Sarah Bridget O’Toole Gannon.  Mary was raised on the family farm north of Welton, Iowa.  She began school at a one-room schoolhouse near Petersville, graduating from Welton High School in 1949, and Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls in...

Wilma (Mrs. Einar) Simonson, 98, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Tuesday afternoon, September 14, 2021, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. Wilma Caroline Dora Paarmann was born at home on April 4, 1923, to the late Amanda (Meggers) and Harry Fredrick Paarmann. She graduated from the Grand Mound High School in 1941.   Wilma married Einar Ingvold Nels Simonson September 26, 1942, in Kahoka, Missouri.  She worked various jobs (waitress, housework, etc.) while Einar...

Alyn E. "Aly" Rittmer, 90, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Monday afternoon, September 13, 2021, at Grand Haven Assisted Living, Eldridge. Alyn Elmer Rittmer was born August 29, 1931, to Elmer and Lois (Hass) Rittmer.  He was a graduate of DeWitt High School.  Alyn married Katherine Woods and she preceded him in death.  He later married Shirley Woods several years after Kay died and this marriage was blessed with three children. Alyn purchased his first...

Margaret “Peggy” Driscoll, 56, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Peggy was born April 22, 1965, to Thomas and Bernice (Brown) Driscoll in DeWitt. She graduated from Central Community Schools in 1983, and attended Capri Beauty School. Peggy provided in-home day care for many years, and worked in childcare facilities in DeWitt and Dubuque. Peggy enjoyed boating, shopping, family gatherings and time spent with her grandchildren...

Charles Walter Miller, 80, of Delmar, Iowa, passed away peacefully Friday, September 10, 2021, in his home. Charles was born April 16, 1941, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Walter and Marian (Bailey) Miller. After graduating from Delmar High School in 1958, he served in the U.S. Navy. He married Elaine Petersen on May 23, 1964, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa. The couple resided East of Delmar, in a house that Charles built. He worked as a carpenter/plumber and in...

Marvella M. “Marty” (Frahm) Block, 75, of DeWitt, Iowa, died peacefully Monday morning, September 6, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Marty was born Marvella Mae Frahm July 7, 1946 in Davenport to Herman and Florence (Goodell) Frahm.  She was a 1964 graduate of North Scott High School and studied data processing at American Institute of Commerce, Davenport.  Marty married Richard Block October 16, 1965, and the couple were blessed with nearly 56 years of...