All Obituaries

Geraldine F. Levsen, 94, of Olin passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at the Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2020, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Dawson Funeral Services in Olin. Masks must be properly worn and social distance is required, to ensure the safety of everyone.  Casual attire is welcomed. A private graveside will be held at the Olin Cemetery at a later date.   Geraldine was born on June 18, 1926, in Anamosa, Iowa to Gerald...

Albert E. Storm, 94, of Wyoming, Iowa passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 4, 2020 at the Anamosa Care Center. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Dawson Funeral Services in Wyoming. A visitation will be held at Dawson Funeral Services in Wyoming on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial with Military Honors will be held at the Wyoming Cemetery. It is requested that masks be worn and social distancing to ensure...

Marvin E. LaFayette, 93, of Maquoketa passed away on June 30, 2020 at the Maquoketa Care Center.   A visitation will be held on Friday, July 3 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at Dawson Funeral Services in Maquoketa. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Maquoketa.   Marvin Eugene was born on September 14, 1926 in Iowa City to Everett and Ella (McCloy) LaFayette. He graduated high school and went on to...

Bernard Grandick, 57, of Maquoketa passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Crestridge Care Center in Maquoketa. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Dawson Funeral Services in Maquoketa. A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:45 a.m. on Thursday at Dawson Funeral Services. Burial will take place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Delmar. Bernard Joseph was born in DeWitt, Iowa on August 28, 1962 to John and Gertrude (Elsner) Grandick II....

Cecilia Gavin, 94, of Cascade formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade. Her funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, June 17 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa with a visitation prior to her service starting at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Maquoketa. Dawson Funeral Services is caring for her family at this time. Cecilia was born October 8, 1925 at home to Erinie and Sara (Dunne)...

Quinn A. Fields,27, of Solon passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. A public graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Smithtown Cemetery, rural Lost Nation. Family and close friends are invited on Tuesday to attend a visitation at Dawson Funeral Services in Maquoketa starting at 10:30 a.m. Quinn Andrew was born on December 15, 1992 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Andrew and Carol (Serovy) Fields. He graduated from Solon High School and...

Mary Jeanette (Jan) Farrell died peacefully at her home on June 8, 2020, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. Jan was born on May 11, 1941, the third daughter of twelve children born to Phil and Kay (Wieck) Carraher. She married Donald Farrell on June 3, 1961, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Delmar, IA. Describing Jan isn’t an easy task. Her interests and priorities were wide-ranging. Faith and family were uppermost in her heart and mind. Jan’s life...

Sylvia June Andresen, 85, of Oxford Junction passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Pinicon Place in Anamosa. Her services will be at a later date. Dawson Funeral Services is caring for the family. Sylvia was born on June 21, 1934, daughter of Max and Emily (Vacek) Andresen. She was a graduate of Wyoming High School after which she worked for Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids for 39 years. After retiring, she moved back to Oxford Junction. S. June had a caring heart, especially for her...

Joseph B. Peterson,77, of Harpers Ferry, Iowa passed away on May 26, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, Iowa.   A private graveside service will be held at the Wyoming Cemetery. A Celebration of Joseph's Life will be held at a later date. Dawson Funeral Services of Wyoming is caring for the family.    Joseph Burton was born on May 11, 1943 in Anamosa, Iowa to Henry and Leila (Kaufman) Petersen. He graduated from Wyoming High School in 1966 and attended...

Mildred L. “Millie” Kopp ,93, of Maquoketa passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her son’s home in Maquoketa surrounded by her family. A graveside service honoring Mildred’s life will be held on Tuesday, May 26,2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Maquoketa. Dawson Funeral Services of Maquoketa is caring for her family at this time.    Millie was born on February 17, 1927 in Maquoketa Iowa to Emil and Daisy (Sanger) Schnoor. She...