Obituaries

Gerald Kling, 75

April 27, 1943 — Dec 25, 2018 Prague, Okla. - Gerald Kling, age 75, passed away on Dec. 25, 2018 at his daughter and son-in-law’s home in Prague, Okla. There will be a celebration of life in Prague, at Laura and Josh Wangler’s home on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 at 2 p.m. Gerald was born in Davenport...

Janet ‘Jan’ McClure, 78

Dec. 8, 1940 — Dec 29, 2018 CRESCO - Janet “Jan” McClure, age 78, of Cresco, Iowa lost her tough battle with breast cancer on Dec. 29, 2018, surrounded by family while resting at home. Visitation was held on Jan. 3, 2019 at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco. A second visitation was held at Kale...

Donald McCarville, 83

Feb. 27, 1935 — Dec 28, 2018 Waterloo - Donald W. McCarville, age 83, of Waterloo, Iowa died on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with...

Sarah Rapp, 67

March 8, 1951 — Dec 24, 2018 Ankeny, Iowa - Sarah Carter Rapp, age 67, passed away peacefully the morning of Dec. 24, 2018. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6 at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, 206 SW Walnut Street, Ankeny, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m....

Larry Voves, 77

Nov. 26, 1941 — Dec 21, 2018 CRESCO - Larry J. Voves, age 77, of Cresco, Iowa, died on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at home, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 at Notre Dame Catholic Church. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation...

Nester Reicks, 89

Dec. 26, 1928 — Dec 22, 2017 CRESCO - Nestor A. Reicks, age 89, of Cresco, Iowa died on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Notre Dame Catholic Church on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 at 11 a.m., with Father Dennis Cain officiating....

Evelyn Truka, 84

July 3 1934 — Dec. 20, 2018 Lime Springs - Evelyn Jean Truka, age 84, of rural Lime Springs, Iowa, died on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, after a short illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 24, 2018, at Notre Dame Parish in Cresco, Iowa with Fr. Dennis Cain officiating....

Eugene Novak, 92

May 17, 1926 — Dec. 17, 2018 Protivin - Eugene J. Novak, age 92, of Protivin, Iowa died on Dec. 17, 2018 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, Iowa. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin, with Father Aaron Junge. Burial...

Phylis Rix, 85

Aug. 22, 1933 — Dec. 15, 2018 Cresco - Phylis C. Rix, age 85, of Cresco, Iowa passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 in Cresco, Iowa. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church of Cresco. Friends may call one hour...

Leura ‘Ann’ Johnson, 77

June 26, 1941 — Dec. 12, 2018 Cresco - Leura “Ann” Johnson, age 77, passed away on Dec. 12, 2018, surrounded by compassion and mercy. Nearby family came to her after her passing to pay respects on behalf of all. A Remembrance Service will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 at Lindstrom...