Terry “Yogi” Cox, 59 of Portage, Wisconsin, formerly of Dewitt, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, following a courageous battle with tongue and bone cancer. The family will receive relatives and friends at St. Joseph Catholic Church, DeWitt from 9:00 until 10:45 a.m. Friday, December 3, 2021, with a Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. in the church. Yogi was born May 16, 1962 in Davenport, IA son of Chuck and Sally...

Richard “Dick” Crosthwaite, 83, of Grand Mound, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Genesis Medical Center-East, Davenport. Dick was born February 18, 1938, to George and Dorothy (Dosland) Crosthwaite in Clinton, Iowa. He graduated from Grand Mound High School in 1956. Dick was united in marriage to Sandra Kay Hahn on June 29, 1958, at Sts Philip and James Catholic Church in Grand Mound. The couple resided in Grand Mound. Dick worked as a computer operator for...

Joel Martens, 64, of Charlotte, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, following a significant stroke. Joel was born October 7, 1957, in DeWitt, Iowa to Lawrence and Jean (Goethals) Martens. He graduated from Central Community Schools in DeWitt in 1977. Joel was an avid wrestler and football player throughout his school years. He worked for River Valley Coop and ran Martens Garden of Eatin’ with his gal, Teresa. Joel was an...

Leah Angeline Barten, 27, of Anchorage, Alaska, died Friday, November 12, 2021, in Anchorage. Leah was born August 10, 1994, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Lon Barten and Yvette Tucker. She grew up in Clinton, Iowa. After the death of her mother, Leah lived with her aunt, Dawn Tashiro, in California. She later moved to Alaska where she attended the Alaska Military Youth Academy in Anchorage, and lived with her foster mother, Donna Kotaska. She is survived by her father, Lon, of Charlotte, Iowa;...

Roger J. Kremer, 71, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 14, 2021, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. Roger was born October 6, 1950, in Andrew, Iowa, to Vincent and Virginia (Green) Kremer. He attended Andrew High School. Roger joined the Airforce in 1968, serving in Vietnam and the Philippines. Roger married Marilyn McDevitt on August 17, 1974, in Bellevue, Iowa. The couple resided in DeWitt. He worked for 10 years at J.I. Case in Davenport, and...

Marian Grace (Mrs. Jack) Schroeder, 94, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away early Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Wheatland Manor. Marian was born October 8, 1927, to Emil and Grace (Dierickx) Grell in Grand Mound, Iowa. She graduated from Grand Mound High School in 1946. Marian married Jacob “Jack” Schroeder on September 3, 1949, in West Liberty. The couple resided mostly in DeWitt where they raised their seven children. Jack preceded her in death on January 3, 2020. She was a member...

Dean Youngers, 56, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away late Friday, November 12, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, following a brief battle with cancer. Dean was born March 10, 1965, in Davenport, Iowa, to Larry and Connie (Klemme-Graham) Youngers. He was raised in rural Long Grove and graduated from North Scott High School in 1983. He joined the Army Reserves in 1986, later transferring to the Iowa National Guard, serving until 1994. Dean married Cathy Broadfoot...

Larry “LR” Roeder, 83 of Welton, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Senior Star in Davenport. Larry was born on March 20, 1938, to Ollie and Peggy (McDonnell) Roeder in Springbrook, Iowa.  He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1956.  Larry started farming after graduation and then married Carol Ann Hand on August 12, 1961, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, DeWitt.  They moved to the family farm in 1963, which has been in the family for...

Dylan Kaczinski, 27, formerly of Grand Mound, Iowa, died Thursday, November 11, 2021, in Eldridge, Iowa, as the result of an accident. Dylan was born May 4, 1994, in Davenport, Iowa, to Daniel J. Kaczinski and Shelley A. Wells. He grew up in Grand Mound with his three siblings. Dylan was a member of FFA and graduated from Central Community Schools in DeWitt in 2012. He was employed at KE Flatwork as a heavy equipment operator for the last five years. Dylan became a father in 2016 when his...

Barbara J. (Mrs. Jean) Johnson, 77, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her brother’s home in Mount Vernon, Washington. Barb was born April 19, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, to LeRoy and Evelyn “Chick” (Westbrook) Bennett. She graduated from Moline High School. Barb married Jean Johnson on September 19, 1969, at The First Christian Church in East Moline, Illinois. The couple resided in Moline where Barb continued her education, receiving her L.P.N. from Blackhawk College....