All Obituaries

Kathryn Lindsey, 99, of Onslow passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the Anamosa Care Center. Burial will take place in the Wyoming Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Dawson Funeral Services of Wyoming is caring for the family. Mary Kathryn was born on August 23, 1920 in North Carolina to George and Annie (Lucas) Davis. She graduated from Hobgood High School in North Carolina and went onto Southern Beauty School in North Virginia. On February 12, 1943 she...

John A. Thomsen, 84, of Wyoming passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2020 with his two children by his side. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Wyoming Cemetery. Dawson Funeral Services of Wyoming is caring for the family. John Allison was born on June 3, 1935 in Cedar Rapids to Meinhardt and Alice (Ireland) Thomsen. He graduated from Wyoming Public High School.  He went on to earn a business degree at Cedar Rapids Business College at his father's...

Debra Callison-Holton, 68, of Lowden passed away in her home on Friday, March 20, 2020.   There will be a private family viewing at Dawson Funeral Services in Maquoketa.    Debra Lynn was born in Houston, Texas on November 24, 1951 to Ralph and Frances (Armstrong) Callison.   Debra had a strong faith. She loved her dogs Tinker and Ruby and enjoyed watching movies, going for walks and spending time with her family.   She is survived by her husband, Richard,...

John F. Davis,  age 21 of LeClaire, Iowa was called to heaven on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 (St. Patrick’s Day)   A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Dawson Funeral Services in Maquoketa, where someone will be at the door allowing only so many in at a time. A family service will be held. Burial will take place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Delmar.    John was born on April 30, 1998 in Darlington,...

Gusta Lyle Thomsen, 67, of Wyoming passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his home.  The services for Friday, March 20, 2020 have been postponed until further notice.  Lyle was born on January 11, 1953 in Anamosa to Julius and Doris (Ralston) Thomsen. He graduated from Midland High School. For many years he worked for MSI Road Construction. He enjoyed socializing while enjoying a few drinks and playing cards. “Sister Golden Hair” was his favorite song, one of many...

Lena T. McDonald, 86, of Maquoketa away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Crestridge Care Center in Maquoketa.  Her family is granting her wishes of a private graveside service at a later date. Dawson Funeral Services of Maquoketa is caring for the family.  She was born on May 26, 1933 in Wisconsin to Theresa Schalk. In the fall of 2005 she married Donald McDonald at a beautiful outside ceremony in Wisconsin..  Surviving her is her husband Donald of Maquoketa. 

Jerry Bahnsen, 74, of Oxford Junction passed away on March 12, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.   A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Dawson Funeral Home in Oxford Junction, Iowa from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. As per the families wishes a private graveside service will be held at a later date.   On August 1, 1945 Jerry Wayne Bahnsen was born in Anamosa, Iowa to Peter and Pauline (Batchellor) Bahnsen. He graduated from Oxford Junction High...

David Eganhouse, 79, of Maquoketa passed away on March 11, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family.   A visitation will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will he held at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lost Nation. Dawson Funeral Home is caring for the family at this time.   David...

Thomas A. Bollinger, 87, of Maquoketa passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. To celebrate Thomas’ Life we will be gathering on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Dawson Funeral Home in Maquoketa. Thomas Allen was born on November 13, 1932 to John and Erma (McCutcheon) Bollinger. He graduated from Andrew High School in 1951. In 1953 he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he faithfully and honorably served. On...

Genevieve “Jennie” M. Platner, 91, of Mechanicsville passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Mechanicsville Specialty Care.   A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2020 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Dawson Funeral Home in Olin. Her funeral will be held on Monday, March 2 at 10:00 a.m. at Dawson Funeral Home. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Mechanicsville.   Genevieve Maureen was the first-born child to Norbert and Edith (Cosgriff) Crock in Cedar...