Ronald Thompson

Ronald E. Thompson, 74, of Fayette died Friday, April 13, 2018, at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Fayette with Rev. Herbert Mueller III officiating. 

Burial followed at Grandview Cemetery in Fayette. 

Memorials may be made to the family for later designation. 

Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com.  

Ronald Eugene, son of Tilmer and Ethel (Nelson) Thompson, was born Aug. 16, 1943, in Clermont. 

He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith in Clermont. 

Ronald received his education in the Clermont Schools. 

On Aug. 21, 1966, he was united in marriage with Sandra Miller at Grace Lutheran Church in Fayette.

Judy Hovden

Judy Hovden, age 80, of West Union, Iowa, formerly of Cresco, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union. 

Funeral Services were held Monday, April 16, 2018 at Madison Lutheran Church in rural Ridgeway, IA, with Rev. Jeff Hansen officiating.

Burial was in Madison Lutheran Cemetery. 

Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah assisted the family.   

“Every one to whom much has been given, much will be required in return.” (Luke 12:48) Judy was a woman with many talents. Alton has always said there isn’t anyone with more talents than she had. With a wrench and a hammer or a needle and thread, she could fix about anything.

Judith “Judy” Vivian Anderson was born to Raymond A. and Florence M. (Brobst) Anderson on June 25, 1937 in Janesville, Wis.

Drew DeLuca keeps the pace as he runs with his fellow Starmont Stars track members.  Diagnosed on the autism spectrum at 2 years old, Drew stays busy through a variety of extracurricular activities.  (submitted photo) 

DeLuca runs the gambit of extracurriculars

By Meagan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

“You brighten my day in band,” wrote one chorus classmate of Starmont sophomore Drew DeLuca. “DREW COOL DUDE,” wrote another on the sheet peppered with positive proclamations of the young man surrounding the simple statement  “Drew DeLuca is awesome because…” 

The sheet, which was an assignment for the Starmont chorus class is a perfect summation of the young man’s personality, reflecting many of his strongest qualities, the words “funny,” “smart,” and “kind” showing up multiple times.  One student wrote “great runner,” and another “he can rock and roll!” of the teenager on the encouraging notes.  

“He has such an infectious personality,” Lea (Bostrom) VanHorn said of her middle son.  “He really likes to meet new people, learn their names.”

An avid runner and musician, Drew has been attending school at Starmont since kindergarten, just a few short years after being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at the age of 2.