Dawn Johnson, age 64 of Fredericksburg, died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

Richard “Dick” James Blazek, age 76 and formerly of Lawler, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at University of Iowa Heath Care Medical Center, downtown Iowa City. He died of a rare form of leukemia.

David Lee Trower, age 85 of Jesup, IA, died Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Rehabilitation Centers of Independence-West Campus in Independence.

Deborah “Deb” Koester, age 65 of Alta Vista, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center.

Genevieve Alice Tiemessen, age 92 of New Hampton, died Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Leslie “Les” Lavern Buhr, age 67 of New Hampton, died Thursday, March 27, 2025, surrounded by family. Although unspoken, family was certain his words were, “See you when I see you.”

David Allen Rasmussen, age 86, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, in the company of his family.

Rose “Beatty” Marie Gebel, age 73 of New Hampton, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her home.

Mary Geraldine “Gerry” Kennedy, age 95 of Clear Lake and formerly of New Hampton, died Saturday, March 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Dennis Ray Leichtman passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family.

Dennis was born on Sept.  6, 1952, in New Hampton to Kenneth and Doris (Kolthoff) Leichtman.

Laura Katherine Koeff, age 95 of Nashua, died Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Denver Sunset Home in Denver.

Steven M. Busta, age 63 of Little Turkey, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his home.

Wayne Joseph Tenge, age 83 of New Hampton, died Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

Vera Louisa Gebel, age 92 of New Hampton, died Monday, March 10, 2025, at her home.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Holy Family Parish in New Hampton with the Rev. James Goerend celebrating the Mass.

Barbara Jirak, age 97 of Little Turkey, died Monday, March 10, 2025, at Good Samaritan Home in West Union.