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Russell P. Loven died at home in Guttenberg, IA after a long struggle with cancer on December 27, 2022. Russ was born on March 9, 1934, in Decorah, IA, the son of Roy and Ruth (Onsager) Loven. Russ spent his formative years in Waukon where he attended first through twelfth grades in Waukon; graduating high school in 1952. He then attended Luther College in Decorah, IA for 2 years where he met his future wife, Juanita Zeman. Russell volunteered for the draft and served in the U.S. Army. After completing basic training, he was united in marriage to Juanita Joanne Zeman on November 20, 1954. He soon found himself on a ship heading for Okinawa where he spent his time until called home...

Francis "Frank" Spielbauer, age 89, of Guttenberg, IA, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at the Guttenberg Care Center. He was born on November 20, 1932, on a farm near Guttenberg to George and Francis (Rohner) Spielbauer. Frank received his education at St. Mary's in Guttenberg and graduated from the high school in 1950. He attended Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, for approximately 2 1/2 years. Franks served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1952 to 1956. On September 30, 1961, Frank was united in marriage with Joan 'Jackie' Wessels, and 7 children were born to this union. He worked at John Deere in Dubuque for 34 years while doing some farming on the side. He was a...