All Obituaries

Margaret Mary “Peg” Miller, 87, of Maquoketa passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2020 surrounded by her family at The Bird Hospice House in Iowa City. Her funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. A visitation will be held prior to her mass at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be held at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Delmar. Dawson Funeral Services is caring for her family at this...

Betty Jane (Peck) Petersen, 94, of Wyoming passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Clarence Nursing Home. Her funeral service will be held on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at Zion American Lutheran Church. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at Zion American Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Wyoming Cemetery. Masks are required for those attending and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Dawson Funeral Services of Wyoming is...

John F. Hayes, 83, of Maquoketa passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Crestridge Care Center in Maquoketa. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Maquoketa. Dawson Funeral Services is caring for the family. John Francis was born on July 12, 1937 in Bellevue, Iowa to Robert and Marcella (Even) Hayes. He attended Jackson County Rural Schools before he moved to Maquoketa where he graduated from Maquoketa High School in...

John R. Feller, 88, of Maquoketa passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport. His funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. A private burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Sugar Creek. Dawson Funeral Services of Maquoketa is assisting the family. John was born on June 26, 1932 in Andrew, Iowa to Ruben and Mary (Kilburg) Feller. On May 4, 1966 he was united in...

Janet Trekell (Gartman) Weirup, 81 of Maquoketa passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at her home. Her funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Dawson Funeral Services in Maquoketa. A visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Friday at Dawson Funeral Services. Burial will take place at Elwood Cemetery immediately following her funeral service. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be practiced to ensure the health and safety of...

Harlan D. “Smokey” Busch, 83, of Oxford Junction passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.   A graveside service will be held at a later date at the Mayflower Cemetery in Oxford Junction. Dawson Funeral Services of Oxford Junction is assisting the family at this time.   Harlan Dean was born on August 10, 1937 in Lost Nation, Iowa to Alden and Minnie (Fischer) Busch. He graduated from Oxford Junction High School in 1956. After...

Juanita Merrill, 86, lifelong resident of Wyoming, Iowa passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, Iowa. Juanita was born on January 4, 1934 in Jones County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Vincent and Gloe Eilers. Juanita received her education in Wyoming. On May 26, 1951, Juanita married Thane “Zip” Merrill, Jr. at the Wyoming Presbyterian Church. To this union, three children were born. Juanita began her work for Collins Radio in Anamosa...

  Harry E. Rubel, Jr., 85, of Otter Creek, IA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, two days shy of his 86th birthday.   His Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2020 at St, Lawrence Catholic Church in Otter Creek. A visitation will be from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29 at Dawson Funeral Services, Maquoketa. Burial will at St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery in Otter Creek. Due to COVID restrictions, the family asks that masks be...

Anna Collins, 89, of Clarence passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the Clarence Nursing Home. Her funeral service will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the United Methodist Church in Clarence at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Dawson Funeral Services of Wyoming is assisting the family.  Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be in place for the safety of everyone attending. Anna Mae was born on August 9, 1931 in...

Mary J. Burgess, 82, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Olin passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Her wishes are being granted of a private graveside service at the Olin Cemetery at a later date. Mary Jean was born on February 12, 1938 in Anamosa, Iowa to Charles and Mary Eleanore (Barker) Burgess. She graduated from Olin High School. Mary worked at SIEG Automotive for over 33 years and also worked at the Board of Realtors and Steel Fabrication for a number...