James “Jim” Everett Arrowood Jr., 78, of Wilton, passed away at home on July 7, 2025, with his devoted wife by his side, after a long battle with dementia.   A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to the Wilton American Legion Post #584 and the Wilton Ambulance Service.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Marion Louise (Grouwinkel) Duncan passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at Simpson Memorial Home. more

Jeffery Allen Rock, age 57, passed away July 6, 2025, at Iowa Healthcare in Iowa City, as a result of a tragic accident. more

A celebration of life will be held on July 20 at the American Legion in Durant for Larry First, the son of Phyllis First, who passed on April 25, 2025. It will begin at 2 p.m. and at 3 p.m., guests are invited to share tributes and stories of Larry. more

Alvin A. Korthaus, 96, of Davenport died at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House on July 14, 2025. more

Robert “Bob” William Burkle, of West Liberty, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, at the age of 79. more

Charles “Chuck” Russell Newcomb, Jr., 84, of West Liberty, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose presence will be deeply missed. more

Gloria Popham, 94, of Iowa City, formerly of North English, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at Briarwood Healthcare Center in Iowa City. more

Doris Ann Vrchoticky, 88, of Coralville, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Solon Care Center. more

D. Eldenna Fullerton, age 75, of Durant, formerly of Boone, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at her home.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  A graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 5, at Fort Dodge Memorial Park Cemetery, Fort Dodge.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Steve Elder, 75, of West Liberty, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, at his beloved family farm, where he lived his entire life.  more

Edward W. Sawvell, Jr., age 74, of Wilton, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Wilton Retirement Community.  Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial gathering will be held from 4-6 p.m., Saturday, June 28, at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton.  A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, June 29, at First Presbyterian Church in Wilton.  Burial will take place in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.    Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Susan McConnell, 79, of Solon, passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2025. more

Robert “Bob” Chapman, 80, of Wilton, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home.  Visitation was from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Muscatine.  Graveside services will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 26 (today), at Greenwood Cemetery.  A memorial has been established for the family in Bob’s name.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservices.com. more

Charles Henry Frymoyer, 91, of Moscow, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025.  A memorial gathering will be held from 3-5 p.m., Sunday, June 29, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant.  A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., following the gathering.  Memorials may be made to the Durant American Legion, Post #430 in his memory.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Brian Lee Holst, age 60, of Blue Grass, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.  A visitation will be held from 10–12 noon, Sunday, June 22, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant.  Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation.  A Celebration of Life will be held from 1–4 p.m., Sunday, June 22, at the Durant Community Center.  In lieu of flowers, please donate toward the Brian Holst Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will be used for 4-H, FFA, and school restoration projects through Classic Green.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Donald L. Drake, age 83, of Wilton, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  A funeral service was held at 12 noon, Tuesday, June 17, at Parkview Church - Central Campus, Iowa City.  A visitation was held from 10-11:45 a.m., prior to the service at the church.  A graveside service was held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.  Memorials may be made to Parkview Church, Wilton First Responders, or the Wilton Athletic Boosters.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Carl Frederick Geertz died peacefully at the Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty on June 11, 2025, at the age of 103. He was surrounded by his loving family. more

Raymond R. Kroeger, age 87, of Davenport, formerly of Bennett, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Silvercrest Garner Senior Living, Davenport.  A visitation was held from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant.  A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, at the funeral home.  Burial took place in Durant Cemetery.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.   more

Randy Cole of Sahuarita, Ariz., formerly of Wilton, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the age of 53. more