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Dorothy Mae (Cassutt) Allen, age 90, of McKinney, Texas, formerly of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022. Survivors include her two daughters, Julie (John) Becker of Alto, Michigan, and Jean (Bob) Possehl of McKinney, Texas; four grandchildren, Joe (Hang) Becker, Sam (Erica) Becker, Ellen (Jake) Whitehurst, and Scott Possehl; three great-granddaughters, Hannah, Olivia, and Claire Becker; three great-grandsons, Noah and Rhett Whitehurst and Lucas Becker; one sister, Jean Ann Hinds of Mankato, Minnesota; one brother-in-law, Lynn (Rosemary) Allen of Florissant, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Marsha (Richard) Long of Solon; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers,...

Leo J. Francois, 91, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. He was born on May 13, 1930, in South Garryowen, the son of Clarence and Ida (Mausser) Francois. Leo graduated from Lamont Schools in 1948. For two years, Leo was an aircraft engine mechanic in the U.S. Marines, and was honorably discharged in January 1954. On October 6, 1954, Leo was united in marriage to Lois Wilgenbusch at St. Patrick Church in Monti. Eight children were born to this union. The couple purchased a farm near Winthrop in March of 1960. In September, 2009, the couple moved to their current home in Manchester. Leo farmed his entire life. ...

Catherine Marie Starry, 85, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com Because of COVID-19, masks are required at the funeral home. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester, Iowa, with Reverend Phil Rogers officiating. Visitation: 9:00 to 10:45 a.m., on Wednesday, February 2, 22022, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester, Iowa. Interment: Mt. Clark Cemetery - Central City, Iowa

Eldon Bernard Heims, 85, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Katie Heims of Manchester; children, Ralph Heims of Manchester, Duane (Karlyn) Heims of Manchester, Melvin (Mary) Heims of Dyersville, Gina (Mike) Reth of Manchester, Joyce (Greg) Harris of Dubuque, Gerene (Ed) Gibbs of Earlville, Dale (Michelle) Heims of Delhi, and son-in-law, Randy Burkle of Earlville; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Loras (Celeste) Heims of Dundee; one sister, Yvonne(Ted) Wernimont of Iowa City; and a sister-in-law, Mary Heims of Manchester. Online condolences may be sent to...

Ruth Ann McMahon, 88, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruth was born on November 8, 1933, at Farley, the daughter of Anton and Frances (Honkomp) Lehmann. She was raised and educated in the area, graduating from St. Joseph's High School. On April 19, 1954, Ruth was united in marriage to Joseph McMahon at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farley. Four daughters were born to this union. Together they farmed the McMahon family farm near Masonville. They retired from farming in 1988 and moved to Masonville. Ruth went to Dubuque Beauty Academy Cosmetology School and became a licensed...

Lamont, Iowa In Loving Memory Marguerite Rose Kramer, 102, of Lamont, Iowa, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home. Marguerite was born on July 20th, 1919 to Harry and Alice (Bell) Arnold at the Arnold homestead near Hopkinton, Iowa. Growing up on a dairy farm, she learned the value of hard work, perseverance, and sacrifice. After attending Earlville High School and successfully graduating in the Class of 1936 at the young age of 16, she left home and entered the Iowa State Teachers College (now called the University of Northern Iowa), earning her teaching certification. With a Model A Ford that she bought by herself, she embarked on a teaching career...

Marguerite Rose Kramer, 102, of Lamont, Iowa, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood. Marguerite Rose Kramer was born on July 20th, 1919, on the Arnold homestead near Earlville, Iowa to Harry and Alice (Bell) Arnold. Growing up on a dairy farm, she learned the value of hard work and perseverance and successfully graduated from the Earlville High School in the Class of 1936. At the young age of 16, she left home and entered the Iowa State Teachers College (now called the University of Northern Iowa) and completed a teacher educational program gaining her teaching certification. With a Model A Ford that she bought by herself, she embarked on...