Fred Dennis Rehmke of Copper Canyon, Texas, passed away at his home on March 10, 2026. more

Grant A. Lilienthal, age 55, of Durant, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1- 4 p.m., Saturday, April 11, at The Barn at Bunker Hill, Wilton. Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Angie Lilienthal, which will be used to support local charities in Grant's memory.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Wayne Douglas Barclay, age 82, of Wilton, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  A visitation was held from 2–4 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton.  Cremation rites were accorded following the visitation.  Private family burial will take place in Overman Cemetery in Atalissa at a later date.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Scott Alan Salemink, 63, of West Branch, passed away March 26, 2026, at Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty, of complications from a glioblastoma. more

Emmy Marilyn Rocha was born on March 3, 2026, to parents Mackenzie (Paper) and Anthony Rocha of Durant. more

Russ McConnaha, 65, of Milan, Ill., passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. more

Donald E. Ohrt, 85, of Wilton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Clarence. more

Donald Everett Oxley, 95, of Iowa City, and formerly of West Liberty, passed away March 17, 2026, at Windmill Manor in Coralville. more

Melvin “Mel” Charles Illian, age 98, of Walcott, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Better Living of Walcott, which he had called home for the past 10 years.  A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 20, at Calvary Church of Walcott.  A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at the church prior to the service.  Burial will take place in Walcott Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Calvary Church of Walcott, Walcott Historical Society or the Walcott Lions Club.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

LaMoine Lawrence Boisen, age 76, of Durant, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home.  Cremation Rites have been accorded.  A memorial gathering will be held from 5–7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant.  Private family burial will take place at the Rock Island National Cemetery.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Rose Mary (Krueger) Newton, 85, daughter of Arnold and Juanita (Franks) Krueger, was born March 7, 1940, in Muscatine. She passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by family at the Lone Tree Health Care Center. more

Surrounded by her family, Mary Georgia (Gillooly) Schroeder, 83, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Fishers, Ind., after a journey with Alzheimer’s and battling a rare neurological disorder for nearly three decades.  She will be remembered lovingly for her courage, strength, and positive attitude to live each day to the fullest. more

Jacqueline Bell, formerly of Iowa City and Nichols, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2026, in Clarksville, Tenn. She leaves a lasting legacy through her devotion to family and her genuine care for people, especially children. more

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carrie (Creamer) Conway on March 5, 2026, in Wilton, Iowa. She was a beloved wife, mother,  grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt. more

Louis A. Danner, 88, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty. more

Cynthia “Cindy” Gingerich, 65, passed away Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. more

Nathaniel Alan Fitch, 50, of Wilton, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics – Hospice Care, after a 1½-year battle with cancer. more

Dennis Arthur Dykstra reported to work in Heaven on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. more

Virgil W. Krebs, age 92, of Durant, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at Good Samaritan, Davenport. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 16, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. A visitation was held from 9:30–10:45 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial took place in Durant Cemetery. In honor of Virgil, family and friends were invited to wear their favorite Iowa Hawkeye attire. Memorials may be made to Durant Fire Department or Durant Ambulance.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Our family is celebrating a very special milestone! Loretta Emilie Steffen will be turning 90 years young on March 6, 2026. To help mark this remarkable occasion, we invite friends, family and members of the community to help shower her with birthday cheer. Cards and well wishes would be greatly appreciated and may be sent to 2387 Hwy 130, New Liberty, IA 52765. more