Howard Dwayne Lenker, age 82, of Wilton, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Wilton Retirement Community.  A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton.  A visitation was held from 1-2 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.  Burial with military honors took place in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.  Memorials may be made to the Wilton Historical Society or Grace United Church of Christ, Wilton.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Gary Ray Wiese, age 58, of New Liberty, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, after a two-month illness.  A celebration of life will be held from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, at the Durant Community Center.  Private family burial will take place in Durant Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Bennett Ambulance or New Liberty Fire Department.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Henry Eugene Schaapveld, 61, of West Liberty, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown. more

The Rev. Richard John Anderson, who served as a priest of the Episcopal Church for 60 years, died on June 23, 2026, in Richmond, Va. more

Mark Steven Meier, 67, of Sunbury, died April 23, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. more

Surrounded by the love of her family, Rose Marie Moeller, age 87, of New Liberty, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, at Cedar Manor Nursing Home. more

Darlene Delores Croson, age 88, of Wilton, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Davenport.  A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 29, at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton.  A visitation was held from 10–11 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.  A graveside service was held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 29, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine.  Memorials may be made to the Wilton Ambulance. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Norman Richard Rochholz, age 80, of Wilton, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Cremation rites have been accorded.  Memorials may be made to the Wilton Ambulance or Wilton Fire Department in his memory. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Earl Wayne Denkman, age 101, of Muscatine, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Cedar Manor Care Center in Tipton.  A funeral service was held at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 31, at United Methodist Church of Wilton.  A visitation was held from 1–3 p.m., prior to the service at the church.  Burial took place in Klein Cemetery, Moscow.  Memorials may be made to Sharon School House Restoration Project, Wilton Fire Department or the Cedar Manor Care Center.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

After a lifetime of teaching, caring for others and sharing God’s love and mercy, Patricia Tharp of West Liberty, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away surrounded by family on May 25, 2026. more

Geraldine S. Marolf, age 88, of Walcott, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Better Living of Walcott. A private family service will be held at a later date.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Joy Elaine Carter, 76, of Wilton, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.  A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 13, at the United Methodist Church of Wilton.  A memorial visitation will be held from 9–11 a.m., prior to the service at the church. Private family burial will take place in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.  Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church of Wilton.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Jack Wesley Wilson, 82, of Muscatine, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, surrounded by family at Simpson Memorial Home.  more

Candace "Candy" Rae Clausen, age 67, of Tipton, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. In accordance with Candy’s wishes, she did not want a public service, but instead simply wanted you to spend your time with the people you love. A private family graveside service will be held in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.  Online condolences may be left atwww.bentleyfuneralhome.com.  more

Janet Kay Beinke, age 85, of Moscow, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Lone Tree Health Care Center.  A visitation was held from 3-5 p.m., Sunday, May 10, at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton.  A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 11, at Grace United Church of Christ, Wilton.  Burial took place in Durant Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lone Tree Health Care Center, Moments Hospice or Grace United Church of Christ. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Dale "Browse" Arthur Telsrow, age 73, of Wilton, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center.  A memorial gathering will be held from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, May 31, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant.  A private family burial will take place in Durant Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Wilton Ambulance. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Wayne Clarence Olderog, age 77, of Walcott, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his home in rural Walcott.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  A private graveside service will be held in Durant Cemetery at a later date.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Richard Allen Nissen, age 57, of Woodbury, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2026, at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 15, at the Durant Community Center from 4–7 p.m. 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

Cecelia Delia Tisinger, age 89, of Durant, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 18, 2026. As per Cecelia’s wishes, private family funeral services will occur at a later date.  Burial will take place next to her husband, Lee, in the Rock Island National Cemetery.  Extended family and close friends are invited to a celebration of life honoring Cecelia and Lee on May 24, at their home, from 1–4 p.m. Memorials may be made to: U of I Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfunerahome.com. more