Martha Mary Krueger Stahlman, 81, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on June 10, 2026. She was born on March 21, 1945 in Oconomowoc Wisconsin. Marty was the daughter of Henry and Mary Krueger. Throughout her life, she was deeply cherished for her compassionate spirit and the thoughtful, generous ways she cared for others with faith and devotion. Marty’s early years were shaped by life on the dairy farm with her family. She attended Tamarack Primary School, a one-room schoolhouse , and later, Arrowhead High School. She went on to Wartburg College in Iowa where she graduated with honors with a…

Reid Allen Koenig, 73, of Austin, Texas, and Waverly, Iowa, unexpectedly passed away on June 9, 2026, at UnityPoint-Allen Hospital. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, and he will be deeply missed. Reid was born on April 11, 1953, in Decorah, Iowa, to Orville and Irene (Bachelder) Koenig. He graduated from Postville High School in 1971 and from Wartburg College in 1975. He got an MBA from the University of Northern Iowa in 1987. On May 31, 1975, he was united in marriage to Marsha (Gunderson). Together they had 3 daughters, twins Anne and Laura…

Peggy Kay Quick, age 73, passed away peacefully June 7, 2026. Born in Waverly, Iowa November 17, 1952, to Fannie and Albert Garbers, and raised in Clarksville, Iowa. Peggy graduated from Clarksville High School in 1971 and went on to earn a degree in social work from Wartburg College, in 1975. Peggy spent her career working as a coordinator at a chemical dependency center in Wadena, Minnesota. Later she worked as a social worker at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota and Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Algona, Iowa. Peggy married the love of her life, James Quick, June…

Janet Gladys Oleson was born in rural Butler County, the second youngest of 11 children, to August and Lena (Huber) Oleson. Growing up Janet was a member of The Little Brown Church in Nashua and gave her heart to Jesus while at a special service. That spiritual heart transformation guided her daily life for all the days that she lived. She graduated from Nashua High School and continued her education through a 10-week course at Upper Iowa College. Upon completion she became certified to teach at country schools. A life-long learner, Janet continued pursuing her education by attending night classes…

David K. Woker, 71, of Owatonna, died on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Mayo Health System – Mankato. He was born June 6, 1954, in Owatonna, the son of Ervin and Louise (Abbe) Woker. David was a 1972 graduate of Owatonna High School. He began working for Owatonna Home Decorations and later became the owner. David was united in marriage to Diane Ness on September 25, 1976, in Owatonna. They later divorced. David was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Meriden and the Owatonna Elks. He enjoyed participating in the singing group “Nomenclature”, doing crossword puzzles, reading, time…

Theodore Norman Dahl, affectionately known as Ted, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at his home in Ellendale, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 63. Born on August 25, 1962, in Albert Lea, MN, at Naeve Hospital, to Clair and Marian (Schmidt) Dahl. Ted’s life was a testament to warmth, happiness and the joy of life. Ted’s education began in Cherokee, Iowa, where he started kindergarten. His family later moved to Ellendale in 1978 and he was later confirmed that year. Throughout his life, Ted’s faith was key to his identity and motivation. He was…

Martha Grace (Andrews) Deines, 92, of Greene, Iowa, went to meet her Heavenly Father on Friday, May 22, 2026. Funeral Services of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church at 324 E. Traer St, Greene, IA, on Saturday, May 30 at 11:00am with burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 29 from 5 to 7pm at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Martha was born April 7, 1934, at the family home in Greene, IA. She was the firstborn to Dr. William “Doc” and Marjorie (Flitton) Andrews. She was followed…

Edith Bliese went to be with Jesus on May 20th, 2026, dying peacefully at home in Harrisburg, OR with her husband, after spending her last hours with beloved family. She was a special woman, with deep commitment and love for God and those God placed in her path. She was born on October 14, 1937, in Austin, Texas, to Dr. Carl Albers and Johnnita, born Niederauer. She was the third of four children, including her surviving sister Lois and brother Ken. She attended Texas Lutheran College, the University of Texas at Austin, and Wartburg College. She married Loren Bliese on…

Kent Kooi, 77, of Kearney, Missouri, passed away on May 19, 2026 at Oakridge of Plattsburg. His family will honor his wishes of having a private celebration of life at a later time. Kent was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Edward and Muriel Kooi. He was the oldest of three children. He graduated from Aplington Community School in 1967. After high school, Kent went on to Wartburg College. He then joined the U.S. Army Reserves, serving six years. Simultaneously, he also joined the Border Patrol, where he dedicated the first eighteen years of his career with the federal government to…

Deleva Stevenson, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Manchester, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids. She was born on March 15, 1931 in Strawberry Point, the daughter of Vernon and Hilda (Martens) Schuchmann. She graduated from Manchester High School and attended Wartburg College. On June 25, 1950, she was united in marriage to Gordon Grimm. After Gordon’s passing, she married Donald Stevenson. She lived and worked on a farm near Delhi for most of her life.  Survivors include her four daughters, Candy (Richard) Altorfer of Cedar Rapids, Kay Phillips of Delhi,…

Carol J. Hoffman, 80, passed away on Sunday morning, May 10, 2026 at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly.  Carol was born March 12, 1946 in Hampton, Iowa the daughter of Walter and Mabel (Baker) Hoffman. In 1950, at a young age she moved with her family from Dinsdale to Humboldt where she attended school and graduated from Humboldt High School. Carol went on to attend Wartburg College and earned her Bachelors in Education. She taught second grade at Ackley-Geneva for thirty-eight years. Faith was an important part of Carol’s life. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran…

Randall Mark Wright, age 78 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and formerly of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids. He was born on December 20, 1947, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Ronald M. and Mary L. (Gould) Wright. Randy grew up in Villa Park, Illinois, and attended Willowbrook High School, graduating with the Class of 1966. He then furthered his education at Wartburg College earning is B.A. in Communication, until lastly attending the University of Norther Iowa where he earned his Masters in Communication. On November 27, 1971, he was…