Carson Celebration of Life Center

Jean L. "Jeanie" Ambrosy, 70, of Andrew, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dubuque, Iowa. A gathering of family and friends celebrating Jeanie's life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, where a 6:30 p.m Prayer Service will be held. Cremation will follow the visitation. Jean Lois Tebben was born on May 10, 1952 in Bellevue, Iowa, to Lyle "Don" and Vona M. (Ripple) Tebben. She grew up on a farm five miles north of Andrew and graduated from Andrew High School in 1970. She then attended and graduated from Business school in Davenport in 1972. She...

Charles L. "Charlie" Dietz, 85, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, July 8, 2022, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 A.M., Tuesday, JULY 19, 2022, at First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 9:30 to 11 A.M. at the church. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, with military honors. Charles Leland Dietz was born on October 29, 1936 in Elwood, Iowa, to Roland Leland and Katherine (Longschwager) Dietz. He was a 1954 graduate of Elwood High School and attended Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls for two years. He was drafted into the Army in 1955...

Larry H. Derganz, 73, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer. A gathering of family and friends celebrating Larry's life will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Monday, July 11, 2022, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation rites have been accorded. Larry Henry Derganz was born on October 27, 1948 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Joseph and Agatha (Weis) Derganz. He grew up in Maquoketa and was a 1967 graduate of Maquoketa High School. He then attended Muscatine Community College for two years. He married Diane Hinke on June 10, 1969 in Bellevue, Iowa. Two children were born to this union, Philip and Sara. Larry had first...

Janice D. Ruggeberg, 74, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday evening, April 5, 2022, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 11 A.M., Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Monday, April 11, 2022 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa. Janice Darlene Small was born on August 18, 1947 in Clinton, Iowa, to Leslie Ernest "Ernie" and Evelyn Antoinette (Scheibe) Small. She spent her early years attending Jackson County Country Schools and the graduated as class Valedictorian...

Asher E. Schroeder, 96, died peacefully at his home in Maquoketa, Iowa, on January 10, 2022. He was born on May 12, 1925, in Maquoketa to Lee Schroeder and Carol (Doughty) Schroeder. He graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1942 and worked for the Iowa State Highway Commission until drafted into the Army in 1943. He served in the 4th Infantry Ivy Division as a combat engineer, landed on Utah Beach on June 14, 1944, and engaged in several battles in France, where he participated in the liberation of Paris, Belgium, and Germany. He was wounded and captured in the Hurtgen Forest in Germany on November 14, 1944 and was held captive in several different German POW camps until his liberation...

Harry W. Shady, 86, of Otter Creek, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at home, surrounded by family. A celebration of Harry's life will be held at 11 A.M., Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 P.M., Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Monmouth, Iowa Cemetery. Harry Warren Shady was born on July 14, 1935 to Jesse Neville and Helen Arvella (Johnson) Shady. He was a 1953 graduate of Monmouth High School. He married Judy Ann Fritz, and later married Norma Jean Lasche. Harry had first worked at Clinton Engines in...

Richarda "Ricky" Ertmer, 49, of Preston, Iowa, and formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday morning, October 27, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. A gathering of family and friends celebrating "Ricky's" life will be held at 10 A.M. on Halloween (her favorite holiday) Sunday, October 31, 2021, with a meal to follow at 11 A.M. at the Eagles Club in Maquoketa. A private burial will be held at a later date. At Peace Cremation Services have been provided by Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Richarda Ertmer was born on June 5, 1972 in Freeport, Illinois, to Richard and Sue Alice (Splinter) Ertmer. She grew up in Tucson, Arizona...

Angela M. (Thola) Schroeder, 41, of Magnolia, Texas and formerly of Andrew, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, from injuries received in an automobile accident that occurred on September 21, 2021 in Texas. Friends and family may gather in remembrance of Angela on Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 3 to 5 P.M. in "The Bistro" at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation has taken place. A service was held on October 5 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Planterville, Texas. Angela Marie Thola was born on December 15, 1979 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Robert and Marla (Kilburg) Thola. She was a graduate of Andrew High School and then Texas A&M University at Galveston....