James “Jim” Thomas Birkett, 88, of Springfield, Ill., and formerly of Jacksonville, Ill., and West Liberty, passed away at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, Ill., on Oct. 1, 2025. more

Joyce F. Holtz, age 74, of Iowa City, formerly of Stockton, passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at the UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  A memorial gathering was held from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant.  A memorial service was held at 7 p.m., following the gathering.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lakeview SIS PTO, which will help build a new elementary playground.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Patty I. Sorgenfrey, age 90, formerly of Lisbon, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. A funeral service was held at 12 noon, Saturday, Oct. 18, at First Presbyterian Church, Wilton.  A visitation was held from 10 a.m. - 12 noon, prior to the service at the church.  A private family burial took place in Durant Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Camp Bear Creek in Wyoming, First Presbyterian Church in Wilton, or First Presbyterian Church in Onslow.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Brent W. Marks, age 66, of Wilton, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at his home.  A visitation was held from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19, at the United Methodist Church of Wilton.  A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 20, at the church.  Burial took place in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.  Memorials may be made to Wilton First Responders or the Wilton Trap Team.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Marilyn (Betts) McDonald, of Clinton, peacefully made her journey to heaven, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. more

Steven Preston Brown, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Tipton, surrounded by love from his family. more

Henry Edward Martin, Jr. passed from this life on Sunday morning, Oct. 5, 2025, while under the care of Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood. more

Leo and Sandy Rathjen celebrated their 65th anniversary with a family dinner.  more

John William Smull, 87, died peacefully on Sept. 28, 2025, at Southeastern Iowa Hospice House, surrounded by family.  more

Clara Luz Sterner de Chinchilla (aka Lucy Sterner) was born on July 20, 1946, in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, to Julio Roberto Chinchilla and Julia Cavetana Chinchilla de Jimenez. Lucy returned to her Lord and Savior on May 17, 2025. more