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Obituaries

Myrtle Faye Keahna, “Me Skwa Na Kwi,” 95

Myrtle Faye Keahna, "Me Skwa Na Kwi," 95, of Tama, passed away, Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama under the care of Iowa River Hospice. A Traditional Wake was held Tuesday evening, December 6, 2022, at the Glenn Roberts’ Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki ...

Michael N. McFate, 79

Michael N. McFate, 79, of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at MercyOne Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. Per Michael’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no public services. Private family burial to be determined at a later date. Michael Norman McFate was born ...

Brian Sawyer, 49

Brian Sawyer, 49, of Marshalltown, Iowa, died and went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on November 26, 2022, at the Iowa River Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family. Services for Brian were held on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at the Le Grand Friends Church. A ...

Edward Stephen Vesely, 83

Edward Stephen Vesely, 83, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Kerry Carson and Pastor Tom Bower ...

Ronald Duane Forde, 80

Ronald Duane Forde passed away peacefully in his home near Toledo, IA, on Friday, November 18, 2022. Per his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no local public services. He was born July 7, 1942, on the family farm west of Northwood, IA. Ron was the youngest of 6 children (3 boys, ...

Homer Bear Jr., 72

Homer Bear Jr., 72, of Tama, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Traditional Graveside Services was held Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 2:00 PM at the Meskwaki Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. A Traditional Wake was held ...

Bernard Eugene Upah, 93

Bernard Eugene Upah, 93, of Chelsea, IA, passed away November 12, 2022 at Brooklyn Community Estates, Brooklyn, IA. Bernie was born January 20, 1929, to Joseph Sr. and Mary (Reitzler) Upah in Victor, IA. He attended school in Poweshiek and Tama Counties. Bernie enlisted into the U.S Air Force ...

Janice Clair Buresh, 85

Janice Clair Buresh, 85, was born on August 9, 1937, in Iowa City to Roxie and Warren Willson. She passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown, Iowa, where she resided for the past few years. Funeral services for Janice will be held on Monday, ...

Bruce Carroll Hanna, 87

Bruce Carroll Hanna, 87, of Tama and Toledo, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 1-3 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. A Memorial Service will follow Saturday, November 19, 2022, at ...

Damian Edwin McLeod, 23

Damian Edwin McLeod, 23, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at his home. He lived a life of fullness with a heart of kindness. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, November 11, 2022, at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Father Michael McAndrew officiating. ...