Dana Karl Straw, age 72 of Las Vegas, died unexpectedly from a heart attack on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Centennial Hills Medical Center in Las Vegas.

Kipp Elmer Jones — a beloved husband, father and grandfather — passed away peacefully at his home in New Hampton, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Jane Carol Finnegan, age 78 of New Hampton, died Friday, May 19, 2023, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Rita Renee Roberson, age 70 of New Hampton, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Linn Haven in New Hampton. 

Virginia Lou Baltes, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2022.

Todd Lentz, age 59 of Alta Vista, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Unity Point Hospital in Waterloo, with his family by his side.

Eldon Henry Heideman, age 82 of New Hampton, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center.

Roger J. Meirick, age 62 of Alta Vista, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, May 8, 2023, in Elma.

Michael Allan Showers — a beloved husband, father and friend — passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in West Union, at the age of 51.

A memorial service will be held in Michael’s honor at a later date.

Harold Francis “Harry” Gilbert — a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and pillar of the New Hampton community — passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023, at the age of 82.

Ben E. Ryan, age 94 of New Hampton, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the New Hampton Nursing & Rehab Center as a result of colon cancer.

Ben was the son of Ben E. Ryan, Sr. and Martha L. (Haker) Ryan.

Frederick “Fred” Bohaty, age 79 of Lawler, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah.

Dorothy M. Schmauss, age 95 of Cresco, died on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Wildwood Grove in LeRoy, Minnesota.

Jane Jeanette Meier, age 87 of Readlyn, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the home of her daughter-in-law in Waterloo. She had been under the loving care of family and hospice.

Verla Jean Steege, age 83 of Fredericksburg, died peacefully Thursday April 13, 2023, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.