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James “Jim” Noel Townsend II, 65, of Oxford Junction passed away in the early hours of Monday, March 2, 2026, peacefully at home. Jim Townsend II was born on October 4th, 1960, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to James Townsend Sr. and Opal (Clary) Cain. Jims’s days were filled with crafts, playing Monopoly or Wii bowling and checking up on his loved ones. His biggest loves in life were his eight grandkids, his cats and his ice cream. He enjoyed watching WWE wrestling with his ...

Robert “Bob” Leonard, 94, of Onslow, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, in Cascade, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. Visitation will be 9:00-11:00 am at the church prior to mass. Interment will follow with military honors at the Sacred Heart Cemetery. There will be a Celebration of Bob’s Life following the interment, at the Monticello Eagles ...

Barbara Ann Mackey, 86, of Olin, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, at Anamosa Care Center. Barbara was born on March 13, 1939, in Wyoming, Iowa, the daughter of Lumir and Ruby (Carl) Holub. She was united in marriage to Donald Mackey on January 19, 1958, at the Wyoming Methodist Church. Donald preceded her in death in 2012. Together, they shared many years of hard work, family, and community life. Barbara was known by many as the “Avon Lady” for ...

Carl Lee DeWoody, 89, of Olin, Iowa, passed away at Anamosa Care Center on Friday, February 20, 2026. Carl was born April 3, 1936, at home in Coggon, Iowa, the son of Charles Harold DeWoody and Mary Augusta (Kee) DeWoody. He attended school in Coggon and graduated from Olin High School in 1955. Carl continued his education at Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma, before transferring to Upper Iowa University, where he earned his ...

  Connie Sue Ebersole Zamastil passed to life eternal in her Heavenly home on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Born on February 26, 1949. To Melvin and Monita (Hayes) Ebersole, Connie welcomed a baby sister, Carolyn, a year and a half later. These sisters loved growing up on the family farm south of Maquoketa and spending countless hours together. Connie was a graduate of Delwood High School and the University of Dubuque, with a degree in elementary education. Connie’s passion was ...

John Joseph Dusanek, age 87, of Wyoming, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on February 12, 2026 and is now in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. John was born on February 27, 1938, in Anamosa, Iowa, the son of George and Clara (Klinefelter) Dusanek. He graduated from Wyoming High School with the class of 1956. On September 22, 1963, John was united in marriage to Cleo Kaye Dodge at Scotch Grove Presbyterian ...

James (Jim) Vacek of Oxford Junction, Iowa passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026 at the Clarence Nursing Home.  Jim was born August 26th, 1936, on the home farm in Oxford Junction, to Edward and Lillian (Willamack) Vacek.  After graduating from Oxford Junction High School, he farmed with his father and worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa.  In 1959 he was drafted into the army and was honorably discharged in 1961.  He then farmed with his mother and met Kathleen ...

Jay W. Hughes, age 66, of Preston, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. A Celebration of Jay’s life will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Dawson Funeral Services in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Jay was born on February 10, 1960, in Maquoketa, Iowa, the son of Merlin “Mick” Hughes and Virginia (Mohr) Hughes. He graduated from Delwood High School in 1978. ...

Judith Ann Beranek, age 84, of Oxford Junction, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Judith was born on August 3, 1941, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Harold Hansen and Evelyn (Smith) Hansen. From the very beginning, Judith’s life was defined by her deep care for others — a trait that never wavered. In January of 1966, she married the love of her life, Darrell Beranek. Together they built a home rooted ...

Elijah Husemann, age 24, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2026. Elijah was born on March 12, 2001, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Thomas and Shannon (Kumura) Husemann. He later made his home in Maquoketa, where he worked at Nordstrom’s Warehouse.. He valued family, carried himself with quiet strength, and was someone others could rely on. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and listening to Hawaiian country music. Elijah appreciated simple things and ...