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Obituaries

JoAnn Wrage

JoAnn M. Wrage, 92, of Gladbrook, formerly of Grundy Center, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Westbrook Acres Nursing Home in Gladbrook. A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service 11:30 a.m. at the American Lutheran ...

Nicholas Collins

Nick Collins, 22, passed away on December 31st, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion and a deep search for the true meaning of life. Nicholas Benton Collins was born on May 14th, 2003, to David and Tatyana Collins of rural Garwin, IA. He attended school at GMG and graduated in ...

Michael Manley

Michal D. “Mike” Manley, also affectionately known as “Hoss,” 70, of Traer, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Reinbeck Memorial ...

Larry Herink

Larry C. Herink, 80, of Lincoln, IA passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his residence. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Salem Church of Lincoln. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Military honors will take place ...

Shirley Moye

Shirley K. Moye, a beloved member of the Reinbeck community, passed away on January 4, 2026, at Parkview Manor Nursing Home. Born on December 7, 1934, in Grundy County, Iowa, Shirley led a life rich in love, community and service. Shirley had a profound passion for farming, proudly referring ...

Michael Wentzien

Michael Brent Wentzien, 86, of Gladbrook, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at the Grundy Care Center. Memorial services for Michael will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gladbrook Methodist Church in Gladbrook, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Friday, January ...

Jeffrey Crouch

Jeffrey James Crouch, one of five children of Larkin and Irene (Riah) Crouch, was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, on June 23, 1954. He grew up on a farm outside the town of Gladbrook, Iowa and spent his days like most Iowa farm kids – a mix between work and play (hopefully more play than ...

Phyllis Hummel

Phyllis Anne Hummel, 87, of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Cedar Valley Hospice House in Waterloo, Iowa, peacefully surrounded by family. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 10:30 a.m. at the St. ...

Charlotte Butikofer

Charlotte Leigh (Ohrt) Butikofer died unexpectantly due to her health challenges with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be Friday, December 19, 2025, 4 PM – 7 PM at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral ...

Dwight Surber

Dwight Richmond Surber, 81, of Gladbrook, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his home. Memorial services for Dwight will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Gladbrook Methodist Church. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. ...