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Roger J. Meirick, 62

Roger J. Meirick, age 62 of Alta Vista, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, May 8, 2023, in Elma.

Michael Allen Showers, 51

Michael Allan Showers — a beloved husband, father and friend — passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in West Union, at the age of 51.

A memorial service will be held in Michael’s honor at a later date.

Harold Francis 'Harry' Gilbert, 82

Harold Francis “Harry” Gilbert — a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and pillar of the New Hampton community — passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023, at the age of 82.

Ben E. Ryan, 94

Ben E. Ryan, age 94 of New Hampton, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the New Hampton Nursing & Rehab Center as a result of colon cancer.

Ben was the son of Ben E. Ryan, Sr. and Martha L. (Haker) Ryan.

Frederick 'Fred' Bohaty, 79

Frederick “Fred” Bohaty, age 79 of Lawler, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah.

Dorothy M. Schmauss, 95

Dorothy M. Schmauss, age 95 of Cresco, died on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Wildwood Grove in LeRoy, Minnesota.

Jane Jeanette Meier, 87

Jane Jeanette Meier, age 87 of Readlyn, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the home of her daughter-in-law in Waterloo. She had been under the loving care of family and hospice.

Verla Jean Steege, 83

Verla Jean Steege, age 83 of Fredericksburg, died peacefully Thursday April 13, 2023, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Steven Lynn McCarthy, 59

Steven Lynn McCarthy, age 59 of Ankeny and formerly of Nashua, died Thursday April 20, 2023, at his home.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday April 26, 2023, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua.

Teresa “Terri” M. Mehmen, 61

Teresa “Terri” M. Mehmen, age 61 of Nashua, died Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Waverly Health Center.

Cyrilla Teresa Birmingham Haugen, 90

Services for Cyrilla Teresa Birmingham Haugen, age 90 of Nation Cottage, Cedar Falls, will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday April 30, 2023, at Parrot and Wood Funeral Home in Waterloo, with a vigil service at 6 p.m.

Richard Lee Lynch, 80

Richard Lee Lynch, age 80 of Athens, Georgia died on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in New Hampton on March 22, 1943, the youngest of five sons of Edwin and Leone (Armbruster) Lynch.

Kerry Jean Kestner, 69

Kerry Jean Kestner, age 61 of Nashua, died Saturday, April 15, 2023, at her home.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023, starting at 2:00 p.m. at Cedar View Park in Nashua.

Max Reeves, 80

Max Reeves, age 80, of Nashua, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.

Steven 'Steve' Thompson, 69

Steven “Steve” Thompson, age 69 of Nashua, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Norma Kathryn Brummond, 93

Norma Kathryn Brummond, age 93, lifelong resident of Ionia, died Thursday, April 13, 2023, at her home.

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