All Obituaries

Gerald T. Cain, 59, of Oxford Junction passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa.  His family has granted his wishes of a direct cremation. Dawson Funeral Services of Oxford Junction is caring for his family. Gerald was born on October 5, 1962 in Boston Massachusetts to Thomas and Opal (Clarey) Cain. Gerald was an amazing caretaker for his sister Sandra during her illness. He was a loving brother who was always there for anyone who needed...

Jacqueline Vacek, 94, of Olin passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Anamosa Care Center.   Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 11:00 am at Dawson Funeral Services in Olin. A visitation will be held prior to her service from 9:00-11:00 am at Dawson Funeral Services. Burial will be held at the Mayflower Cemetery.     Jacqueline Jellison Vacek was born on March 6, 1927 in Marion, Iowa to John F. and Lillian (Dennis) Jellison. On December...

Kenneth J. Ehlinger,97, of Maquoketa passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Virginia & Gay Nursing & Rehab in Vinton.    In honor of Kenny’s wishes, there will not be a wake or service. Inurnment will take place at a later date.    Kenneth James was born on June 12, 1924 in Otter Creek to John and Kathryn (Hazer) Ehlinger. He graduated from St. Lawrence School in Otter Creek. On October 1, 1948 he was united in marriage to the love of his life Dora...

Sara Jane Frazier, 94, of Olin passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Jones Regional Medical Center.    Her funeral service will be held on Friday, November 26, 2021 at 11:30 am at Dawson Funeral Services in Olin. A visitation will be held prior to her service from 10:00-11:30 am at Dawson Funeral Services. Burial will be held at the Olin Cemetery.     Sara Jane Miller Frazier was born on March 16, 1927 in Waterloo, Iowa to Lloyd and Clara (Blough) Miller....

Kathleen M. Williams,83, of Wyoming passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 18,2021 at home.    Her Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 5:00 pm. at the Calkin’s Barn in Wyoming. A visitation will be held prior to her service from 2:00-5:00 pm at the Calkin’s Barn in Wyoming. Burial will be held at the Wyoming Cemetery at a later date. Dawson Funeral Services of Wyoming is caring for her family during this time.    Kathleen...

Eloise Ann Vacek, age 84, of Oxford Junction, passed peacefully surrounded by family, on November 16, 2021, at the Clarence Nursing Home. A visitation will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 20 9:00-11:00. The funeral will be at 11:00 at St. Mark’s with a burial immediately following the funeral at the Mayflower Cemetery. Join the family for a luncheon following the burial at the Oxford Junction Legionnaire Ballroom. Eloise was born on April 9, 1937, in...

Lowell A. Till, age 90, died November 8, 2021. Throughout his long illness, he was blessed to have the loving support of his devoted family, special caregivers, relatives and friends. .His wish to stay home was fulfilled until he entered the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa where he died one week later.   Lowell’s visitation will be held Friday, November 12 from 4-7 P.M. at Dawson Funeral Services in Maquoketa, where a prayer service will be held at 6:30...

Gerald Feltes, 96, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2021 at Wheatland Manor. A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. on Thursday November 4, 2021 at Sacred Heart Church in Maquoketa. Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Maquoketa at 11:00 A.M. Burial with Military Honors will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Maquoketa. Gerald was born on February 6, 1925 in Bellevue, Iowa to Joe and Marie (Stamp) Feltes. He grew up in Maquoketa, Iowa. He joined the Army and...

  Algean Audrey Nowachek, 99, of Oxford Junction, was reunited with her late husband, on October 26, 2021; they were separated for only 18 days. She reached for him, and he called her home. She was a beloved wife (“Mouse”), mother, grandmother (Gram), and great-grandmother (Old Gram).   Algean had a long and full life. She was the first child born to Fred and Emma (Schnoor) Kuhlman, on November 4, 1921, in Bellevue, Iowa. She was a big sister to three brothers:...

Karen E. Dickey, 81, of Mechanicsville passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Her memorial service will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Dawson Funeral Services in Olin. A visitation will be held on prior to her service on Saturday from 1:00-2:30 pm at Dawson Funeral Services in Olin. Burial will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Mechanicsville. Karen Elizbeth was born on September 17, 1940 in Iowa to Ben and Doris (Woods)...