All Obituaries

Laberta J. Bickford, 91, of Clinton formerly of Maquoketa passed away on February 5, 2023 at Alverno Care Center in Clinton.    Her funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Chuch in Maquoketa. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 8 at Dawson Funeral Services in Maquoketa. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Anamosa.  Laberta was born on July 13, 1931 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Harold and...

Barbara J. Hoffner, 77, of Oxford Junction passed away peacefully on February 2, 2023 in Olin. Her family has granted her wishes of a cremation and no services will be held. Dawson Funeral Services of Oxford Junction is assisting her family. Barbara Jane Posusta was born on March 21, 1945 in Norway, Iowa to Albin and Esther (Reathmann) Posusta. She graduated from Troy Mills High School. On November 26, 1963 she was united in marriage to August Hoffner. In her earlier years she worked...

Linda S. Gade, 74, of Oxford Junction passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023 surrounded by her family.  Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Dawson Funeral Services in Oxford Junction. A visitation will be held from 3:00-7:00 pm on Friday, February 3 at Dawson Funeral Services in Oxford Junction. Burial will be at the Massillon Cemetery. Linda Sue was born on February 6, 1948 in Tipton, Iowa to Raymond and Irma (Kroemer) Armstrong....

Lucile R. Homan, 97, of Anamosa passed away on January 24, 2022 at the Anamosa Care Center. Her family has granted her wishes of a cremation. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Mayflower Cemetery in Oxford Junction. Dawson Funeral Servies of Oxford Junction is caring for her family. Lucile Rose was born on January 28, 1925 in Oxford Junction to Benjamen and Mabel (Shirk) First. She graduated from Oxford Junction High School. In 1941 she was united in marriage to John...

Carol A. Thein, 74, of Wyoming passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Monticello Nursing and Rehab.  Her family has granted her wishes of a cremation. Dawson Funeral Services of Wyoming is caring for her family at this time.  Carol Ann was born on April 7, 1948 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin to Steve and Leota Ariss. She worked at Rockwell for the Assembly Line for many years. In her spare time she liked to crochet, read and watch TV.  Those left to cherish her...

Pattrick Michael O’Brine , age 30, of Monticello died Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Harriet Fall-Thomas; grandfathers, Leo Fall, Jr. and Dale O’Brine and brother-in-law, Chad Flory.  Pattrick is survived by his girlfriend, Emily Morarie and their two children, Kyla and Michael; father, Rodney O’Brine (Cathy); grandmothers, Sharon Fall and Sue O’Brine; brother Chris Thomas (Steph); sisters Holly Fencl (Justin), Tracy...

Donald Crist, 93, passed away Tuesday January 3, 2023, at Genesis East in Davenport. Don’s family is respecting his wishes and not having any services at this time. Don was born on July 7, 1929, in Anamosa, Iowa to Emerson and Anna (Goldsmith) Crist. Don faithfully served in the United States Armed Forces from 1951 to 1952 during the Korean Conflict War. He married Aljean Brown of Monmouth on July 26, 1952, at the Maquoketa Methodist Church. Donald worked 27 years for Corps of...

Willene L. Collins, 85, of Onslow passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Zion American Lutheran Church in Wyoming. A visitation will be held prior to her service from 9:00-11:00 am at Zion American Lutheran Church. Burial will be at the Wyoming Cemetery. Dawson Funeral Services of Wyoming is caring for her family. Willene Louise was born on May 21, 1937 in...

Gary L. Bickford, 66, of Oxford Junction passed away peacefully on December 13, 2022 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Hound Dog in Monmouth, Iowa. Dawson Funeral Services is assisting his family at this time. Gary Lee was born on August 1, 1956 in Maquoketa to Donald and Dorotha (Cress) Bickford. He graduated from Midland High School in Wyoming. He worked at Energy in Monticello, Thordsen’s in Monmouth and as a mechanic...

Hilda H. Stoelk, 98, was a resident of Woodland Park Assisted Living in Anamosa, she passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.  Her graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 11:00 am at Oakdale Cemetery in Wilton. Dawson Funeral Services in Wyoming is assisting the family.  Hilda Helen was born on May 9, 1924 to Arthur and Augusta (Dohrmund) Giese on a farm in Muscatine County Iowa. On September 22, 1940 she was...