Joseph Lawrence Ryan, 100, of DeWitt, Iowa died Friday, November 16, 2018, at Mercy Hallmar, Cedar Rapids. He was born in DeWitt Iowa at the end of the World War I period. DeWitt is located in the vicinity of Davenport and Clinton, IA, 20 miles from the Mississippi river. He was of a recent generation Irish- immigrant family; Thomas and Anna Ryan were his parents. The family had 7 children, Mary, Agnita, Evelyn, Alberta, John, Cleo and Joe. All his siblings preceded him in reaching...

Mr. Robert M. Barnard, 100, formerly of Muscatine, Iowa, and Freemont, Ohio, died Monday morning, November 12, 2018, at Wheatland Manor in Wheatland, Iowa. Robert Michaels Barnard was born November 2, 1918, in Muscatine to the late Glen and Hazel (Michaels) Barnard.  He graduated from Muscatine High School with the class of 1936.   Bob married June Holliday May 29, 1941, at Grace Lutheran Church, Muscatine.  He began a career at the H.J. Heinz Company,...

Mr. Wesley W. Wieck, 94, of Calamus, Iowa, died Thursday morning, November 8, 2018, at Wheatland Manor. Wesley Wilmer Wieck was born July 14, 1924, at rural Calamus to the late Adolph and Lorena (Kruse) Wieck.  He was a 1941 graduate of Calamus High School.  Wes started farming right out of high school and did so for many years until retirement.  In retirement he hauled grain and drove truck for Witte's Ready Mix.  Wes married Janice Rathje August 3,...

Mrs. Vivian J. Bitner, 86, of Wheatland formerly of Durant, Iowa, died early Thursday morning, November 8, 2018, at Westwing Place, DeWitt. The former Vivian Joy McNeil was born June 16, 1932, in Calamus to the late Floyd and Marie (Wilcke) McNeil.  She graduated from Calamus High School and received a teaching certificate at Wartburg College.  Vivian married Willis Brooks and the couple was blessed with two sons.  She later married Ralph Bitner who preceded her in...

Cindy Corson, 68, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Cynthia Sue Broughton was born September 16, 1950, in Davenport to James and Virginia (Suiter) Broughton.  She was a 1968 graduate of Bettendorf High School and attended Marycrest College in Davenport.  Cindy married Franklin Corson October 3, 1970, in LeClaire.  They resided in DeWitt where they raised their daughters, Heather and Hilary. ...

Kathleen Allen, 62, of Calamus, Iowa, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home early Saturday morning, November 3, 2018. Kathy was born June 27, 1956, to Raymond and Darlene (Beresford) Fries in Dubuque, Iowa. After graduating from Wahlert Catholic High School in Dubuque, Kathy received her nursing degree from the Franciscan School of Nursing. Kathy worked as a Registered Nurse at several hospitals for over 30 years. She also provided in-home care for her mother-in-law. Kathy...

Ellen Marie Newmarch 84, a long-time resident of the Dewitt and Iowa City areas, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. Ellen was born to Clifford and Sabina Rockwell on June 17, 1934, in Jackson County, Iowa. Ellen loved spending time with her family, going out to eat, collecting elephants and buttons, reading and socializing. She dearly loved her family and friends. She had a wonderful smile that could light up a room and will be missed by all...

Alice Verna Moeller, 93, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Wheatland Manor in Wheatland. Alice was born October 22, 1925, to Carl and Lydia (Buenger) Traetow in rural Waverly, Iowa. After graduating from Waverly High School she worked as a secretary for a local law firm. She married Wilfred “Bill” Moeller on May 30, 1946, in Waverly. The couple resided in Logan and then settled in DeWitt, where she was a homemaker and raised four children. Alice later...

Blanche Hope Mickelson, 87, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018, at ManorCare in Davenport. Hope was born December 8, 1930, to Joseph and Jenny (Hernandez) Vasquez in Davenport. After graduating from high school she married Gherwood Mickelson. The couple resided in Davenport where Hope was a homemaker and raised three children. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with family and decorating for every holiday. Hope is survived by her children, Tina (Jim) Springsteen...

Mary Ann Mason, 93, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018, at Wheatland Manor in Wheatland, Iowa. Mary was born November 19, 1924, to Martin and Mary “Anna Marie” (Christensen) Mason, in Calamus, Iowa. After graduating from Calamus High School, Mary attended Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, and then graduated from the American Academy of Art in Chicago. She worked as a layout artist and illustrator in Chicago until retirement. Mary enjoyed...