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Joseph Patrick Ferrie dies at 96

Joseph Patrick Ferrie, 96, of Cresco, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at Acccura Healthcare Center in Cresco.   

Renee Hettler Rucker dies at 90

Renee Hettler Rucker, 90, of Gladys passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital.  She was the wife of the late James Mason Rucker.

Betty Papenheim-Biwer dies at 85

Betty Papenheim-Biwer, age 85 of Granger, formerly of Elma, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 at Bishop Drumm Retirement Home in Johnston. 

Madonna J. Flick dies at 76

Madonna J. Flick, age 76 of New Hampton, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 at her home with her family by her side.

Patti Slick-Hoeck dies at 38

Patti Slick-Hoeck, age 38 of New Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 at Allen Hospital.

Rachel Ann (Ptacek) Stone dies at 44

Rachel Ann (Ptacek) Stone passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, from complications of a brain bleed.  She had her husband, Brian, by her side.

Ray Pitz dies at 78

Ray Pitz, age 78 of Lawler, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 at his home in Lawler with his children by his side.

Mavis LaVonne Burgart dies at 91

Mavis LaVonne Burgart age 91 of New Hampton died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at Linnhaven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec.

Joan Ann Jones dies at 85

Joan Ann Jones age 85 of Charles City, died Dec. 14, 2017 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.Funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home -- Olson Chapel in Nashua.

Mary Frese dies at 61

Mary Frese age 61, of New Hampton, died Wednesday Dec. 13, 2017 at her home with her family, watching "How The Grinch Stole Christmas".Funeral Services were held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec.

Bradley L. "Gomer" Messersmith dies at 54

Bradley L. "Gomer" Messersmith, age 54 of New Hampton, passed away on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Michael John Bartz dies at 86

Michael John Bartz, age 86, of New Hampton, passed away peacefully on Monday Dec. 11, 2017 in his life-long home, surrounded by his family and friends.Friends may greet the family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec.

Elizabeth “Betty, Bets” Ann Busta dies at 72

Elizabeth “Betty, Bets” Ann Busta age 72 of Lawler, IA, died Sunday, December 10, 2017, at her home.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Lawler with Rev.

Mary Gene Hyke dies at 86

Mary Gene Hyke, 86, of Cresco, Iowa, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn.   

Mrs. Alice “Allie” Marie Beck dies at 86

Mrs. Alice “Allie” Marie Beck, age 86, of John Knox Village Community passed away on Nov. 19, 2017 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Lurline O’Day dies at 85

Lurline O’Day age 85 passed away Saturday Dec. 2, 2017 at home.

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