Marvin Krause, former instrumental music instructor of the Durant Community Schools, will celebrate his 100th birthday on Jan. 6, 2024. Marvin and his family were residents of Durant from 1957 to … more

James Roy Henry Kress, 54, of Wilton, died unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 22,2023, on his beloved farm. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, from 4-7 p.m. at the Bentley Funeral Home in … more

Annual Meeting to be held Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at 6 p.m.in the Wilton City Conference Room. One member will be elected to the Oakdale Cemetery Association Board of Trustees for a three-year … more

Commander Patrick Willson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. with 15 members present. The group recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim Huston offered a Prayer. The meeting minutes from November … more

Robert Cox Sr., 91, of Riverton, Wyo., formerly of Davenport, Iowa, died on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. A Funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at the Runge Mortuary in … more

Russell Dean Voss, 72, of Tipton, died in the comfort of his home from complications of declining health. Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, from 9-1l a.m. at Fry Funeral Home in … more

Betty J. Madsen, 90, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at the Lone Tree Health Care Center.   Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at the Henderson-Barker Funeral Home … more

Eloise E. Sessler, age 94, of Wilton, died on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Bentley Funeral … more

Frank Edward Dvorak, 87, of Wilton, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at Harmony Utica Ridge, Davenport, after a prolonged illness. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at … more

Frank Edward Dvorak, 87, of Wilton, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at Harmony Utica Ridge, Davenport, after a prolonged illness. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at … more

Merle Warren Sterner, Jr, age 80, of Wilton, died on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at his home. A celebration of life will be held from 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at the Wilton Community Room in … more

Lauretta M. Giese, age 93, of Durant, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Wheatland Manor. Arrangements are pending at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. more

Francis William “Bill” Koppenhaver, age 82, of Wilton, died on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at the Wilton Retirement Community. more

Jay and Jean (Hammes) Semsch are celebrating 50 years together on Nov. 17, 2023. They were married in Jean’s hometown of Richland, Iowa, at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church. more

Mary Adaline Hansen, age 93, of Walcott, formerly of Durant, passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant.  A visitation was held from 5-7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 20, at the funeral home.  Burial took place in the Melpine Cemetery, rural Durant. Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church or the Durant Ambulance in her memory.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Tony Lee Swain, age 70, of Davenport, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at Genesis East Medical Center.  A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Starlite Ballroom, Davenport.  A memorial gathering will be held from 10-11 a.m., prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ILUGUA (supports Guatemalan indigenous people) or the family in his memory. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Calvin E. Harmsen, 78, of Bettendorf, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus. more

Viki Grau and Jovo Pilipovic, both of Moscow, were united in marriage Oct. 14, at the Riverview Center, Muscatine. Shannon Abbot officiated the ceremony. more

Amy Allmandinger Weber and Jared Weber of Waterloo are the parents of a son born at 4:15 p.m. Oct. 21, 2023, at Allen Hospital, Waterloo. more

LuVerna Adelia Schreck, age 94, of Durant, passed away Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Ridgecrest Retirement Village, Davenport. A visitation will be held from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 10, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Durant.  Private family burial will take place in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be given to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more