In 1927, Great-great Grandpa Kenneth Finck was delivered in Finck family farmhouse by a midwife who traveled from Bennett in a horse-drawn sleigh. Nearly a hundred years later, Baby Hudson is now living there with his parents, Gavin Finck and Gabby Nuci. more

Philip C. Wiebel, age 84, of Durant, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at his home.  Cremation rites have been accorded. A family graveside service will be held in Durant Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Arthur “Art” Leonard Horst, 64, passed away on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. more

One former Wilton couple recently celebrated their golden anniversary and their unwavering love that has stood the test of time. more

Victor Grover Hansen, age 61, of Wilton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at his home.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

John Lyle Marshall, age 87, of Wilton, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Davenport.  A visitation was held from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant.  A private graveside service was held in Melpine Cemetery, rural Muscatine.  Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.  more

This month, Gary Hamann of Walcott is inviting family and friends to come celebrate his 80th birthday. Guests are welcomed to stop by the Walcott Legion, 121 West Bryant Street in Walcott, on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. more

Carolyn Koppenhaver will be celebrating her 80th birthday on Sept. 15. Carolyn worked side by side with her husband, Bill, on the dairy on row-crop farm in the Wilton area most of her life. She retired in 2020. Carolyn is currently being cared for at Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Tipton. more

David J. Bailey, 58, passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family, following complications of glioblastoma. more

Louise McCoy, 83, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at the Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty.  more

Carolyn J. Benge, 86, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty. more

Susan D. Dolan, age 72, of Iowa City, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at her home under the compassionate care of Iowa City Hospice, surrounded by her family including her dog! more

Katelyn Knoll and Drake Shelangoski were united in marriage on June 6, 2026, at the E-Free Church in Garner.  more

Frank James Novak, age 89, of Davenport, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Private family burial will take place in Durant Cemetery, Durant.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Francis “Willy” William Rodgers, Jr., age 76, of Lone Tree, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital. more

Glenna Mae VanAtta, age 101, of Wilton, passed away on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at The Birdhouse, Iowa City. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 15, at the United Methodist Church of Wilton.  A visitation will be held from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church.  Burial will take place in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Church of Wilton or Iowa City Hospice.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Paul Le Roy Jeys, 77, of Davenport, passed away July 26, 2026, at Genesis/MercyOne in Davenport. A celebration of life will be held from noon – 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in the large hall at the Walcott American Legion, 121 Bryant St., Walcott. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park at a later date. more

This past Sunday, July 26, James and Barbara Brenner celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their home with family. The two were married on July 30, 1966. more

Terri Renee Stanley, age 66, of Wilton, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 18, 2026, following a courageous two-month battle with cancer.  A celebration of life will be held from 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Wilton Community Center, with a time of sharing at approximately 2:30.  Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church of Wilton.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Charles Morgan, Jr., 84, of Iowa City, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Lantern Park Specialty Care in Coralville. Visitation was held on Friday, July 24, at the Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Lone Tree from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.  Memorial Services followed at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in the Lone Tree Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Charles’ family.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com. more