Clinton Herald

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....

Gail was called home on Saturday, September 25, 2021 to be with her loving Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a loving, loyal, and faithful wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Monday, October 18 at Stonebridge Church. Friends may visit with the family before the service at 10 a.m. Teahen Funeral Home is serving the family. Gail was born on December 13, 1955 in Normal, IL the daughter of Elwood and Dorothy (Shipley) Breidenbach. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1974. On June 5, 1976, Gail married Jeff Leggett in Sioux Falls, SD. Gail was proud to do in-home daycare while raising her four children. In 1993, she started with the Cedar Rapids Community...

Jolene Marie Bastian, age 60 of Hanover, IL. passed away on Wednesday August 18, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. A celebration of Jolene's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday August 28, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Hanover. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover. A visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, August 27, 2021 at Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Jolene's memory. Jolene was born on June 22, 1961 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Joseph F. and Shirley A. (Hines) Spahn. She was a graduate of Hempstead High School, Class of 1979. Jolene married the love of...

Wilma L. (Keil) Clausen, 101, of Bellevue, passed away on Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at Mill Valley Care Center. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Monday, July 12, 2021 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellevue. Family will greet friends 9:00 am until service time also on Monday, July 12, 2021 at the church. Burial will be in Clinton Lawn Cemetery in Clinton. Local arrangements are entrusted with Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue. Wilma was born April 6, 1920 to Ardo and Elsie (Ehlers) Keil in rural Jackson County, Iowa. She married Luverne Clausen on April 13, 1941 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellevue, Iowa, he passed away March 18, 2000. Survivors...

William (Bill) Clarence Portz, age 82 died Monday, July 5, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook. Family will greet friends 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday, July 9, 2021 also at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook, additional visitation will begin 9:30 am Saturday at the church prior to Mass. Burial will be in church cemetery. Local arrangements entrusted to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue. Bill was born on August 25, 1938, the son of Clarence and Alma (Franzen) Portz in Bellevue, Iowa.Bill will be dearly missed by his wife of...

Curtis "Curt" E. Greenwalt, 80, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. Curtis was born in Clinton, IA on February 6, 1941 to the late John and Dorothy (Bell) Greenwalt. Curtis is married to Anna (Milder) Greenwalt on December 9, 1962 in Clinton, IA. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Curtis and daughter, Elizabeth Greenwalt. Curtis is survived by the love of his life, Anna (Milder) Greenwalt; daughters, Sherri (Brian) Jackson of Elkhart and Julie Greenwalt of Bristol; grandchildren, Spencer Conn of Bristol and Brittany Willis of Ohio; and a great granddaughter. Curtis was a tool and die maker and worked for Ray Miller at Atlas....

John James Motroni, 74, of Greenback, TN passed away June 11, 2021 at his home. He was a U S Army Veteran and served in Korea during the Vietnam War. His military education and training included Code of Conduct, Military Justice, and Survival Escape and Evasion Training. He was a retired Postal Carrier in Lake Forrest, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Joan Motroni Hume and brother, Pete Motroni. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Anne McClelland Motroni; siblings Timothy Motroni (Vicki) Newton, IA, Kathy Mallicoat, Clinton, IA; Mark Hume, Johnsburg, IL; Mike Motroni, Clinton, IA, sister-in-law, Susan Motroni, Clinton, IA, brother-in-law, James...

Joanna Lee Bramley, age 85 of Navarre, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 5, 1935, in Clinton, Iowa; the daughter of the late Isbrandt and Elsie (Hitchcock) Harken. Joanna is survived by her children, Steven (Maureen) Bramley of Kansas City, MO, Barbara Bramley (Jeff Farr) of Massillon, OH; five beloved grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enos "Bill" Bramley , who recently passed away on June 2, 2021, two children, Marva Campbell and John Bramley and three siblings. As per Joanna's request cremation has taken place and a celebration of life service will be held...

Enos "Bill" Bramley, age 85 formerly of Clinton, IA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his home in Navarre, OH surrounded by family. He was born August 6, 1935, in Licking, MO the son of the late Luther V. and Barbara Ruth (Johnson) Bramley. Bill was a retired municipal utility worker after 40 years of service. Bill is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joanna Lee (Harken) Bramley; children, Steven (Maureen) Bramley of Kansas City, MO, Barbara Bramley (Jeff Farr) of Massillon, OH; five beloved grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two children, Marva Campbell and John Bramley; sisters, Edna Olson and Ruby Connell. As per Bill's...

William T. "Bill" Finch, 71, Lawrence, Kansas, died May 29, 2021, at LMH Health. He was born December 25, 1949, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Clifford Edwin and Vesta Florence Owen Finch. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1968. He then attended Mt. St. Clare College. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Marines and served during the Vietnam War. He received an honorable discharge in November 1971. He then attended Clinton Community College. Mr. Finch retired in 2011 from the Alliant Power Company in Clinton after over 30 years. He enjoyed family & friends and rejoiced in the love and memories. His favorite hobbies were wood working, hunting, collecting coins, stamps, rocks, and other...

Elkhart - Marla Groh Bender, age 69, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at her home in Elkhart. A memorial service will be held at McCoy Memorial Baptist Church, 134 St. Clair Ave., Elkhart, on Thursday, May 27. Visitation will be from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM with the memorial service to follow. Marla was born in Whiteside County, Illinois on January 20, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Marian (Rummel) Groh. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1970 and received an associate degree in nursing from Clinton Community College in 1972. She graduated from Faith Baptist Bible College in 1980 with a Bachelor's degree in bible with a nursing emphasis and received a Master's degree in theology from...

Ronald L "Fred" Mangler, 78, passed away peacefully in the early hours of May 17. Ronald Lester Mangler was born May 19, 1942, in Savannah, Illinois to Elmer "Butch" and Genevieve (Leckband) Mangler. He graduated from Miles High School in 1959 and was soon drafted into the U.S. Army. He served in Korea. He then became a construction laborer and a proud member of Union Local 659 for 35 years. Ron was united in marriage to Linda Haferbier on August 20, 1967 in Preston, IA. They were blessed with 53 years of marriage. Ron was an avid reader and a passionate fan of the Cubs, Bears, and Iowa Hawkeye basketball. He spent many happy years managing and playing fast pitch softball. In his later...

Shirley Patricia Guilliams, 89, passed away peacefully at home in Titusville, FL on May 7, 2021. She was born on March 30, 1932 in Redding, Iowa to Jay and Lottie Smith. Shirley married Charles Byron Guilliams on August 31, 1949 and spent forty-nine years together before he passed away in 1998. They had eight children, seven sons and one daughter in the span of twelve years. Shirley was a loving Mother and worked hard to make sure her children had what they needed. Shirley and her husband, Byron spent most of their married years in Clinton, Iowa raising their children, moving to Titusville in 1995 to enjoy their retirement years. As her children got older Shirley stayed busy. She...

Ilah Ray Portz, 12, of Bellevue, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 with her her brother Emmett, Mom, and Dad by her side. Funeral Services will be 10:30 am, Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew, Iowa. Visitation will be 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday, April 30, 2021 also at Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew, additional visitation will begin at 9:30 am Saturday at the church prior to services. Burial will be in St. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Springbrook. Local arrangements entrusted to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home in Bellevue. Ilah was born January 19, 2009 in Clinton, the daughter of Tony and Val (Gruhn) Portz. Ilah was also known as Lolli and Peanut Little by...

Lucille E. (Kilburg) Bormann, 98, of Bellevue, passed away on, Thursday, April 01, 2021. Family Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 5, 2021 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue. A Family visitation will be from 9:00 am - 10:30 a.m. also on Monday at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home prior to Mass.

Milton K. Obermann, 87, of Bellevue, passed away on Monday, March 08, 2021 at Mill Valley Care Center. Private Family Funeral Mass will be 1:00 pm, Thursday, March 11, 2021 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue. Burial will be in Andrew Cemetery in Andrew. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the St. Joseph Bellevue - Sts. Peter & Paul Springbrook Facebook page, on their You Tube Channel and on Bellevue Cable TV Channel 37. Milton Obermann was born February 7, 1934 in Andrew, Iowa, the son of Elmer and Hattie (Sisler) Obermann. He was an only child. Milton grew up in Andrew and graduated from Andrew High School in 1951. Although he grew up in Andrew, he spent much of his...

CLINTON, IA - Danny D. Bridgeman, age 51, of Garden Plain, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. A Celebration of Danny's Life will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Albany Methodist Church, Albany, IL. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster, WI is assisting the family. Online condolences: www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

CLINTON, IA - Danny D. Bridgeman, age 51, of Garden Plain, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1969, in Onawa, IA, the son of Verlin "Butch" and Retha Lee (Hasbrouck) Bridgeman. Danny attended Charter Oak/Ute, Iowa and Albany, IL grade schools, graduating from Fulton High School in 1987. He was confirmed into the Albany United Methodist Church. Danny worked with his father in construction in Ida Grove, IA, until moving to Clinton, IA, where he worked at Collis Inc. and most recently, Rail One. He enjoyed the outdoors, riding ATV's and horses. Danny also enjoyed playing pool, watching his son play football, and was an avid LA Raiders fan. He dearly loved...

Jason T. Shadle, 31, of Niles, formerly of Clinton, Iowa passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his home. In May 22, 1989 he was born to Thomas and Cindy (Freyer) Shadle in Dewitt, Iowa. Being the free spirit he was after high school Jason moved out to Colorado and took in the scenery every day, often going on long hikes or just finding a large boulder where he could sit and take it all in. He was an avid gamer and was known for his decks in Magic where he often was crowned the victor for his skills. He didn't know a stranger and everyone who came in contact with Jason immediately liked him. He is preceded in passing by his father in 2010, Thomas Shadle. He is survived...

Bobbi Alpers, a jurist who became the first female Chief Judge of a Judicial District in Iowa state history died Thursday, December 24, 2020 of complications of early-onset Alzheimer's at her home in rural Jackson County. A gathering of family and friends celebrating Bobbi's life will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 P.M. on Friday, September 10, 2021 in "The Bistro" at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Casual Attire. And please, no memorial gifts. Those unvaccinated against Covid-19 must wear a mask. Bobbi was born September 10, 1951 in Vinton, Iowa to Harold & Dorothy Alpers. Even as a child she exhibited a nurturing nature and extraordinary leadership skills, playing the...

Robert L. Purcell Sr., 89, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at his residence in McAllen. Mr. Purcell retired from St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company as a Corporate Security Professional. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a Captain of the Clinton Police Department in Iowa for 15 years. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Mickie Thompson. Mr. Purcell is survived by his wife of 69 years, Carol Purcell; three children, Robert L. (Diane) Purcell, Jr., Connie Joy (Dan) Hook, Keith (Debra) Purcell; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Deanna Gibson of Clinton, IA and Jeanne Reich of Argo Fay,...