All Obituaries

Lucile R. Homan, 97, of Anamosa passed away on January 24, 2022 at the Anamosa Care Center. Her family has granted her wishes of a cremation. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Mayflower Cemetery in Oxford Junction. Dawson Funeral Servies of Oxford Junction is caring for her family. Lucile Rose was born on January 28, 1925 in Oxford Junction to Benjamen and Mabel (Shirk) First. She graduated from Oxford Junction High School. In 1941 she was united in marriage to John...

Carol A. Thein, 74, of Wyoming passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Monticello Nursing and Rehab.  Her family has granted her wishes of a cremation. Dawson Funeral Services of Wyoming is caring for her family at this time.  Carol Ann was born on April 7, 1948 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin to Steve and Leota Ariss. She worked at Rockwell for the Assembly Line for many years. In her spare time she liked to crochet, read and watch TV.  Those left to cherish her...

Pattrick Michael O’Brine , age 30, of Monticello died Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Harriet Fall-Thomas; grandfathers, Leo Fall, Jr. and Dale O’Brine and brother-in-law, Chad Flory.  Pattrick is survived by his girlfriend, Emily Morarie and their two children, Kyla and Michael; father, Rodney O’Brine (Cathy); grandmothers, Sharon Fall and Sue O’Brine; brother Chris Thomas (Steph); sisters Holly Fencl (Justin), Tracy...

Donald Crist, 93, passed away Tuesday January 3, 2023, at Genesis East in Davenport. Don’s family is respecting his wishes and not having any services at this time. Don was born on July 7, 1929, in Anamosa, Iowa to Emerson and Anna (Goldsmith) Crist. Don faithfully served in the United States Armed Forces from 1951 to 1952 during the Korean Conflict War. He married Aljean Brown of Monmouth on July 26, 1952, at the Maquoketa Methodist Church. Donald worked 27 years for Corps of...

Willene L. Collins, 85, of Onslow passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Zion American Lutheran Church in Wyoming. A visitation will be held prior to her service from 9:00-11:00 am at Zion American Lutheran Church. Burial will be at the Wyoming Cemetery. Dawson Funeral Services of Wyoming is caring for her family. Willene Louise was born on May 21, 1937 in...

Gary L. Bickford, 66, of Oxford Junction passed away peacefully on December 13, 2022 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Hound Dog in Monmouth, Iowa. Dawson Funeral Services is assisting his family at this time. Gary Lee was born on August 1, 1956 in Maquoketa to Donald and Dorotha (Cress) Bickford. He graduated from Midland High School in Wyoming. He worked at Energy in Monticello, Thordsen’s in Monmouth and as a mechanic...

Hilda H. Stoelk, 98, was a resident of Woodland Park Assisted Living in Anamosa, she passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.  Her graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 11:00 am at Oakdale Cemetery in Wilton. Dawson Funeral Services in Wyoming is assisting the family.  Hilda Helen was born on May 9, 1924 to Arthur and Augusta (Dohrmund) Giese on a farm in Muscatine County Iowa. On September 22, 1940 she was...

Velma L. Chamberlin, 94, of Olin passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Bickford of Marion Assisted Living.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 4:00-8:00 pm at Dawson Funeral Services in Olin. A private family graveside will take place at the Olin Cemetery.  Velma Larene was born on November 27, 1928 in Clarence, Iowa to George and Tillie Harness. She graduated from Clarence High School. She was united in marriage to Gerald Frank Chamberlin on...

Brenda J. Sanders, 64, of Maquoketa passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Jackson County Regional Hospital in Maquoketa. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Dawson Funeral Services in Maquoketa. Her memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Dawson Funeral Services.  Brenda was born on September 16, 1958 in Clinton, Iowa to William and Lois (Mussmann) McCluskey. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1977. On...

A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, student and friend Geniyah Brielle Morgan left this world unexpectedly, early Friday morning on November 18, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the Calkins Barn in Wyoming, Iowa at 4:00 pm with a visitation to follow until 6:00 pm. Geniyah was born in Gary, Indiana (The G.I.) as she would call it, on Thursday, August 10, 2012 to Brittany Qualls and General Morgan, V. Geniyah grew up on the west...