Honoring the Lives of Those We've Lost in Dysart and Traer, Iowa
Phyllis Brandt
Jan 12, 2026
Phyllis Jean (Mauser) Brandt died on Jan. 12, 2026, at Harmony in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Phyllis was born on Monday, Feb. 13, 1928, at her parents’ farm home near New Haven, Iowa. She was the youngest of Lawrence and Esther (Merkel) Mauser’s three daughters. She was raised on the family farm.
Phyllis attended the Douglas #6 country school through 8th grade....
Rachelle Yvonne Heichel
Jan 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rachelle Yvonne Heichel, who left us on January 16, 2026, in Waterloo, IA, at the age of 22, after a brief but serious illness. Rachelle was born on November 5, 2003, and throughout her life, she was a gentle, radiant soul whose spark for life touched...
Dixie Lee Christian
Jan 9, 2026
Dixie Lee Christian, 86, of Vinton, formerly of Dysart, passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Birdee Cottage in Waterloo.
Dixie was born on September 10, 1939, in Del Norte, Colorado, daughter of Howard and Betty (Greever) Glasener.
On August 28, 1959, Dixie married the love of her life, Duane Christian, he preceded her in death on May 15, 2025....
Martha Ann Winkelpleck
Jan 7, 2026
Martha Ann Winkelpleck was born June 4, 1969, in Modesto, California, daughter of Jessie and Annabelle Gorsuch Riley. She married Randy Winkelpleck on May 20, 2000, at their home in Dysart; he preceded her in death on November 3, 2012. Martha was very creative. She would use unused furniture around her home and make tables, spice racks and shelves.
Martha passed...
Daniel Mead Bradley
Jan 7, 2026
Daniel Bradley was born on August 16, 1954. The son of Albert and Florence (Yohn) Bradley. He graduated from North Tama High School in 1973. He worked for John Deere for 25 years and retired at the age of 44. He then started a construction business with his son and built homes for eight years. He worked out in his...
Mark "Bushy" Daniel Fehr
Jan 5, 2026
Mark “Bushy” Daniel Fehr, of Clutier, IA, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 74 years old and had touched the lives of many throughout his journey.
Born in Waterloo, IA, to Clarence and Elsie (Wieck) Fehr on April 14, 1951. He graduated from Dysart High School in 1969 and soon after enlisted in...
Betty Jane (Snow) Coleman
Jan 4, 2026
Betty Jane (Snow) Coleman, formerly of Traer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the age of 86 in Marshalltown, IA. She was born on April 22, 1939, in Carlton Township, Tama County, Iowa, to Harvey and Norma (Sievers) Snow.
Betty graduated from Dinsdale High School in 1956 and furthered her education at Gates Business College in Waterloo, where...
Mariel Jean Brubaker
Dec 26, 2025
Mariel Jean (Staker) Brubaker of rural Traer, was called home in the early hours of December 26, 2025. Mariel practiced dental hygiene in the Reinbeck and Cedar Falls area for many years and concluded her career as a teaching adjunct in the Hawkeye Community College Dental Hygiene program. Mariel is survived by her husband, Randy Brubaker, her two children, Leisa...
Patricia Catherine Clark
Dec 13, 2025
Patricia Catherine Clark, 93, of Traer, Iowa, passed away on December 13, 2025, at Sunrise Hill Care Center due to Cancer.
Born on September 5, 1932, in Boone County, Nebraska, she was the first born of eleven to Louis and Bernadette (Magsamen) Koch.
A graduate of Lamont High School, she married Robert Clark on October 25th, 1951. The family lived in Lamont,...
Jerry Dvorak
Nov 26, 2025
Jerry Anthony Dvorak, a cherished member of the community, was born on February 8, 1957, at Mercy Hospital in Marshalltown, Iowa, to George and Marcella (Wacha) Dvorak. He passed away peacefully at home on November 26, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry left this world at the age of 68, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, hard...
Sondra Ann Fitzgibbon
Nov 19, 2025
Sondra Ann Fitzgibbon was born January 14, 1956, in Iowa, the daughter of George and Lottie (Ramsdell) Moore. She is survived by a son, George Fitzgibbon; daughter, Sarah Fitzgibbon of Kansas; brother, Randy (Nancy) Moore of Woodridge, Illinois and a sister, Sandy Moore of Aurora, Illinois.
Sondra passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at St. Luke's in Cedar Rapids, at...
Arlene J. Schlichting
Nov 18, 2025
Arlene Schlichting was born September 13, 1934, near Clutier, Iowa, daughter of Otto and Emma (Linhart) Smolik. She attended Oneida #5 Country School in Clutier, Iowa. Arlene married Allen Schlichting on January 31, 1953, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa; he preceded her in death on March 11, 2000. She worked at Kozy Korner Kafe, Nissen Bakery and...
Kaitlyn Louise Cross
Oct 1, 2025
Kaitlyn Louise Cross, age 17, of Traer, Iowa, passed away on October 1, 2025. Born on April 28, 2008, at MercyOne in Waterloo, Iowa, she was the cherished daughter of Jeff and Reianna Cross.
Kaitlyn’s vibrant spirit shined brightly throughout her life. She embraced many passions, including shopping, gaming, and traveling with her mother. Their bond grew even deeper when Kaitlyn...
Twylia Chizek
Sep 17, 2025
Twylia Chizek was born September 4, 1947, in Vinton, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Thelma (Schaefer) Stein. She graduated from Dysart High School and attended school in Milwaukee to become a Dental Assistant. Twylia was married to Duane Chizek on November 22, 1969, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Traer. She worked at the pharmacy in Traer, then together...
John Pippert
Sep 3, 2025
John Allen Pippert was born on the family farm, where he lived his entire life, in Dysart, on June 24, 1951, the son of Walter and Cinderella (Sell) Pippert.
John married Donna Hutson on July 27, 1969, to which they had three children. Later, he married Tina Papadakes on June 24, 1999, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua; she preceded...
Kelly Lee Morrison
Aug 30, 2025
Kelly Morrison (December 9, 1954 - August 30, 2025)
Kelly Lee Morrison was born on December 9, 1954, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Dale and Alma (Cufr) Morrison. After graduating from North Tama in Traer in 1973, Kelly went to ISU in Ames and graduated with a BS degree in Home Economics Education. After substitute teaching for a year, she...
Brice Patrick Norton
Aug 27, 2025
Brice Patrick Norton of Waterloo, formerly of Garwin, IA, passed away August 27, 2025. He was 53 years old. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Elwood Lyle Larson
Aug 8, 2025
Elwood Lyle Larson
July 30, 1937 – August 8, 2025
Elwood was born, raised, and a proud life-long resident of Iowa. He was born in Storm Lake and attended school in Albert City and Newell graduating in 1955. He worked in Sac County till 1960 then worked in Humbolt and moved to Tama working for Farmers Elevator Mutual Ins. Co. till 1963...
Patricia Jean Gessner
Aug 7, 2025
Patricia Jean Gessner, affectionately known as Patty, graced this world with her presence on August 4, 1927, in the picturesque town of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. A life filled with dedication and warmth came to a serene conclusion on August 7, 2025, as she passed away peacefully in her sleep in the enchanting landscapes of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Patty's journey...
Larry Charles Luze
Aug 5, 2025
Larry Charles Luze was born on June 30, 1937, the son of Roy and Mildred (Caslavka) Luze. Larry attended Dysart High School and graduated with the class of 1955. Larry attended Iowa State University for one year before returning to Dysart to join his father on the family farm. Larry married Marcia Kaye Casbon on June 30, 1957, at the...
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