Larry Lawrence Toenges

Larry L. Toenges, 72, of rural Sumner, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home, surrounded by loving family.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 25, 2024, at Faith Evangelical Church in Sumner with Rev. Brian Boehmler officiating. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 24th at Faith Evangelical Church and for one-hour preceding services at the Church on Monday. Memorials may be made in Larry's name to Unity Point Hospice or the Sumner Daycare and Learning Center. Becker & Son Funeral Home in Sumner is assisting Larry’s family. Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com.

Sally A. Muller

      Sally A. Muller, 68, of West Union, IA, formerly of Waukon, IA, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at her home in West Union. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 22nd, at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon with Pastor Duane Smith officiating. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Friday, prior to the graveside service, at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon.

     Sally Ann (Kugel) Muller was born August 2, 1955, in Waukon, IA, to Roger and Mary Ann (Muchow) Kugel. She graduated from Waukon High School in 1973, received a degree in dairy herd management from NICC in Calmar in 1983, and then received a degree in computer technology in 1995, also from NICC. Sally worked many jobs over the years, most recently as an administrative assistant at Upper Iowa University in Fayette.

Pamela Jean McManigle

Pamela J. McManigle, 74, of rural Alpha, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2024, at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Strawberry Point with Rev. Kate Johnson officiating. Interment followed at the Strawberry Point Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 17th at Becker & Son Funeral Home in Hawkeye and for one-hour preceding services at the Church on Monday. Memorials may be made in Pam's name to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (1016 W Jackson Blvd #1073 Chicago, Illinois 60607) or the Hawkeye Public Library (104 2nd St., Hawkeye, Iowa 52147).  Becker & Son Funeral Home in Hawkeye is assisting Pam’s family. Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com.

Myrna Moore 

Myrna Moore age 89 of Fredericksburg, IA, died Monday, March 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. 

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2024, at Hillcrest Baptist & Brethren Church in Fredericksburg with Rev. Scott Smith officiating. Interment will be held at the Apostolic Cemetery, rural Elgin, IA. 

Friends may greet the family from 4 - 6 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Fredericksburg. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. 

Myrna Mae Moore passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024, in Fredericksburg, IA. Born on December 23, 1934, the daughter of Paul and Ethel (Stevenson) Laue, in Lime Springs, IA, Myrna's journey was one marked by curiosity, dedication, faith, and the joy of teaching.

Kent Paul Schuchmann

Kent Paul Schuchmann, 78, of West Union, IA passed away on March 13th, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, West Union, IA.

Kent was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1946, in Hampton Iowa. His adoptive parents were Clarence and Lois (Kiel) Schuchmann of Hawkeye, IA. He grew up on the Schuchmann family farm and attended North High, West Union graduating in May 1964.  After graduating high school, he served in the military for four years at Point Magu Naval Base in California, testing air-to-air guided missiles. He was honorably discharged in 1968. After leaving the Navy, Kent was a Doctor of Chiropractic for seventeen years and then worked at Dundee Castings in Ida, MI for twenty years.

Larry Lawrence Toenges

Larry L. Toenges, 72, of rural Sumner, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home, surrounded by loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 25, 2024, at Faith Evangelical Church in Sumner with Rev. Brian Boehmler officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m., Sunday, March 24, at Faith Evangelical Church and for one-hour preceding services at the Church on Monday. Memorials may be made in Larry's name to Unity Point Hospice or the Sumner Daycare and Learning Center. Becker & Son Funeral Home in Sumner is assisting Larry’s family. Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com.

Mary Landas 

Mary Landas passed away March 4th, 2024 at Resolute Hospital in New Braunfels, TX. Mary was born in Sabetha, KS on 6/18/1935, one of seven children of Benadict and Cordula Luckeroth.

The family moved to Oelwein, IA where Mary married Junior Landas. They had six children Linda, Randy, Gary, Brenda, Gina and Michael. In 1972 they moved to Marshalltown, IA where they lived until 1984, then moving to Spencer, IA. From there they became winter Texans and eventually full-time residents in New Braunfels, TX.

Mary really enjoyed life and had many friends and seemingly endless energy. She loved to dance and play cards. She managed the park she lived in and also volunteered at Sts Peter and Paul Thrift Store.

Mary was kind, generous, feisty and always there for her family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Junior Landas and sons Michael and Gary. 

Kent Russell McElvania

Kent Russell McElvania, 72, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 4, 2024. Kent was born on February 5, 1952, in Iowa Falls, Iowa. He was the oldest of three children born to Patricia (Kellogg) and Glen McElvania. Kent graduated from Orange High School in Waterloo, Iowa in 1970 and Ellsworth Community College in 1973 where he met his future wife, Lois. He earned a degree from Buena Vista College and worked for them for 10 years in the Admissions Department. He joined Upper Iowa University in 1985 as Director of Admissions and after 18 years he took on a role with compliance in the Athletic Department.

Harold Robert McMillin, Jr.

Harold Robert McMillin, Jr., 78, of Guttenberg, Iowa, son of Harold Sr. and Marie (Carlson) McMillin was born March 28, 1945, in McGregor. Harold passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2024. He faced many health challenges in his life and fought each one with resilience and courage.

Harold grew up on a dairy farm and graduated from Garnavillo High School in 1963, where he was active in both 4-H and FFA, showing cattle at many local fairs. He enjoyed participating in basketball and wrestling when he could. After high school, Harold graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly and Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque.

On August 26, 1966, Harold married Eunice (Muller) McMillin in Parkersburg. They had three children, Bradley, Denise and Tim. Later, on June 30, 1991, Harold married Linda (Steele) McMillin at Elgin Lutheran Church, and they shared their lives in the Elgin and Guttenberg areas.

Wayne Monroe Holtzman, Sr.

Wayne M. Holtzman, Sr., 93, of Waterloo and formerly of Fayette, passed away on Monday evening, February 12, 2024, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Grandview Cemetery in Fayette with military rites provided by American Legion Post #339 of Fayette. Becker & Son Funeral Home in Fayette is assisting Wayne’s family. Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com.