Honoring the Lives of Those We've Lost in Dysart and Traer, Iowa
Marcella L. Caslavka
Jan 16, 2025
Marcella Lorraine Caslavka was born March 26, 1935, in Vinton, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Hazel (Gray) Brehm. She graduated from Urbana High School in 1954. Marcella was proud to be an Urbana cheerleader, and that she could still do a cartwheel in her 50s. She was married to Robert Caslavka on April 3, 1955, in Urbana. Marcella was...
Patricia Jean Stover
Dec 25, 2024
Patrica Jean (Luck) Stover, 81 of Traer, IA, passed away on December 25, 2024, at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer, IA. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Lonny Lee Karr
Dec 17, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Lonny Lee Karr, 66, in his Traer home on December 17, 2024. Lonny was born on September 27, 1958, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Robert and Sharon Karr (Hansen), Lon lived a life filled with kindness, positivity, and love for the outdoors.
Lon grew up in Traer alongside his siblings Todd (Diane) Karr,...
Dan Jay Coulter
Dec 16, 2024
Dan Jay Coulter, 91, passed away on December 16, 2024. He was born on July 31, 1933, to Warren and Marie (Grudgings) Coulter of What Cheer, Iowa. Married to Annette Cox on June 23, 1955, and raised four sons in Reinbeck, Iowa. Dan farmed all his life and enjoyed fishing and traveling with Annette. His great passion and pride were...
Barbara Nell Miller
Dec 13, 2024
Barbara Nell Miller, 89, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at her home in Dysart, Iowa. A Celebration of the Life of Barbara Miller will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Dysart. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM preceding the service.
Barbara was born August 27, 1935, in Jackson County, North...
Shirley Maxine Wolfgram
Nov 28, 2024
Shirley Maxine (Keese) Wolfgram passed away on November 28, 2024, at Unity Point, Waterloo. She had just turned 93 years old. She was born on November 27, 1931, to Lester and Twylah (Engel) Keese. Shirley graduated from Geneseo High School in 1950, she was so proud of the fact she was the only girl in her graduating class. After high...
Gerald Alan Kopriva
Nov 26, 2024
Gerald Alan Kopriva was born on December 18, 1949, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Alfred and Maxine (Prusha) Kopriva. Upon his graduation from high school in 1968, Gerald attended Iowa State University. He graduated with a degree in farm operations. Gerald proudly served as a member of the US Army reserves from 1970-1976.
Gerald passed away on Tuesday November 26,...
Ina Mae Callahan
Nov 10, 2024
Ina Mae Callahan was born November 30, 1923, on a farm near Elberon, Iowa, the daughter of William and Mary (Junge) Thiessen. She graduated from 8th grade in 1935, and later was proud to earn her GED in her 60s. Ina Mae married Russell Callahan on April 19, 1941, in Hollywood, CA at the age of 17 after getting permission...
Lonnie Dean Hach
Nov 9, 2024
Lonnie “Lonny” Dean Hach, 62, of Farmers Branch, TX, formerly of Dysart, IA passed away at home on November 9, 2024, after a sudden illness. Lonny was born on March 3, 1962, to the parents of Donald and Marilyn (Bryan) Hach at Schoitz Hospital in Waterloo, IA. Lonny was baptized and confirmed at the Dysart EUB Church. He attended Dysart...
Linda Wiges
Nov 1, 2024
Linda Wiges was born on August 13, 1943, to Ray and Gladys Liggett (Ripper) of Harvard, IA. The family moved to an apartment in Allerton, IA. Linda attended Allerton High School graduating in 1961 as the valedictorian of her class. During high school Linda was active in band, basketball and Y-Teens. She was also a member of the Allerton Christian...
Leanne Knoop
Oct 21, 2024
Leanne Marie Knoop, aged 62, passed away on October 21, 2024, in Clutier, Iowa. Born on November 6, 1961, Leanne was known for beautiful bright red hair, her vibrant spirit, strong will, and her love for dancing. She fought a courageous battle for four years and is in a better place now. She is now dancing her way into heaven.
Leanne...
Randy Reinke Reed
Sep 30, 2024
Randall Reinke Reed, 76, of Waterloo, IA, died peacefully at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, on September 30, 2024. His sister, Kathy and nephew, Ross, were by his side.
Randy was born to Robert and Ruby Reed on December 16, 1947, the second of six children, and grew up in Dysart, IA. He graduated with the Class of 1966...
Ruth Lillian Rasmussen
Sep 25, 2024
Ruth L. Rasmussen was born December 1, 1923, in Gladbrook, Iowa, daughter of Harry and Irene (Reese) Redfearn. She was united in marriage to Cecil “Razzy” Rasmussen on December 1, 1945, in Hudson, Iowa, he preceded her in death on June 8, 2010. Ruth was employed in Reinbeck sorting corn for seven years, at Angel Grocery for nine years and...
Roger DuWayne Corbin
Sep 20, 2024
Roger DuWayne Corbin was born September 7, 1921, in Hampton, Iowa, son of Frank and Nettie (Hunt) Corbin. He attended grade and high school in Hampton, where he graduated with the class of 1939. Roger attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, until enlisting in the U.S. Army during World War II. Later, he completed his education at Dunwoody Institute of...
Evelyn Marie McLaren
Sep 10, 2024
Evelyn Marie (Boyenga) McLaren passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Unity Point Hospital in Waterloo, IA. She was 94 years old. She was born on March 3, 1930, to John and Alberta (Rozevink) Boyenga in Ackley, IA. She graduated from Hampton High School in 1947. On April 23, 1948, she married Robert McLaren in Hampton, IA. The couple...
Todd Joseph Seda
Aug 7, 2024
Todd [Chuck] Seda
Todd was born on September 3, 1967, to James D. and Martha [Novotny] Seda in Waterloo, Iowa. He passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2024.
Todd grew up in Clutier, Iowa, the youngest of six children. He attended North Tama Schools where he graduated with the Class of 1986. After graduation he attended Hawkeye Community College. He worked at...
Daniel "Dan" Ewoldt
Aug 3, 2024
Daniel Loren Ewoldt was born on June 19,1960 to Loren and Pauline Ewoldt. Dan was the oldest of 4 children. Dan was raised on the family farm northwest of Clutier, with farming in his blood from the start, modeling after his grandfather Elmer Ewoldt and Father Loren. He attended North Tama Community Schools and graduated with the class of 1978....
Paul Kenneth Wendt
Aug 1, 2024
Paul Wendt of Traer, formerly of Buckingham, passed away on August 1, 2024. He was born June 23, 1942 to Kenneth and Betty Wendt. He leaves behind his wife, Cynthia; two daughters, Wendy (Dave) Barnes and Sherry (Greg) Lyons; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and a sister, Kathie (David) Cross. He is preceded in death by his parents and a great-granddaughter,...
Violet Speirs
Jul 31, 2024
Violet Speirs passed away on July 31, 2024, at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer, IA. She was born on March 30, 1924, to William and Fannie (Alcorn) Montgomery. She was 100 years old. She graduated from Traer High School in 1941. On December 8, 1952, Violet married David Speirs at the Little Brown Church in Nashua; he passed away...
Carol E. Detje
Jul 28, 2024
Carol Evelyn Detje was born August 29, 1942, in Lacey, Iowa the daughter of Opal (Wymore) and James Meyer. Born the youngest of seven children, after the death of her mother at 4 months old she was raised by her father and siblings. Carol attended school in New Sharon. As a teen, she moved to Traer to work at the...
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