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Each life leaves a unique imprint on the world — a legacy of love, laughter, and the moments that mattered most. Here, we honor those memories, celebrating the journeys that continue to inspire and connect us all.

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Bonnie Bauer

Bonnie Bauer

Dec 24, 2005

Bonnie Barbara Bauer, 94, of Muscatine, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2005, at Lutheran Homes. She was born March 28, 1911 in Illinois, the daughter of John and Lela Bennett. She spent her childhood in Illinois, her working years in Michigan, her retirement years in Florida, and came to Lutheran Homes in 1989. She enjoyed being active in their...

Crystal Brewer

Crystal Brewer

Dec 19, 2005

Crystal Dawn Brewer, 41, of Albemarle, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 19, 2005, at Henrico Doctor's Hospital's Parham Campus in Richmond, Virginia. Crystal was born on November 30, 1964, in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and Cindy Brewer. Crystal was a 1983 graduate of Louisa-Muscatine High School. She graduated with honors and...

Robert James

Robert James

Dec 8, 2005

Robert L. James, 71, of Muscatine, IA, died December 8, 2005, at his home after a brief battle with cancer. As per his wishes, no memorial service or visitation will be held. Robert has donated his body to the University of Iowa College of Medicine Deeded Body Program. Robert was born on January 14, 1934, in Louisa County, the...

Mildred Anderson

Mildred Anderson

Nov 10, 2005

Mildred Lucille "Mickey" Anderson, 76, of Muscatine, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2005, at the Muscatine Care Center. There will be no public visitation or services. Cremation rites have been accorded. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Fort Sam Houston Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. She was born January 23, 1929, at Peoria, Illinois, the daughter...

Lori Jean Rick

Lori Jean Rick

Oct 14, 2005

Lori Jean Rick, 46, of Muscatine, died early Friday, October 14, 2005, at Lutheran Homes following a long courageous battle with cancer.

She was born August 31, 1959, at Muscatine, the daughter of Morris Lee and Darlene Mae Staats Longcor.

She was a graduate of L&M High School.

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Ronald Rohling

Ronald Rohling

Sep 28, 2005

Ronald C. Rohling, 83, of Muscatine, died Wednesday, September 28, 2005, at Lutheran Homes in Muscatine. An online tribute may be viewed at: www.nicholschapehill.com. He was born September 8, 1922, at Lost Nation, the son of Paul and Bernadette Rohling. He is survived by sister-in-law, Margaret Rohling of Phoenix, Ariz.; several cousins and many dear friends. He was preceded...

Ashley Mccleary

Ashley Mccleary

Sep 27, 2005

Ashley Dawn Mc Cleary, 16, of Iowa City, formerly of Muscatine, died Tuesday, September 27, 2005, in Johnson County due to injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. She was born Nov. 2, 1988, at Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of David L. and Judy L. Shepard Mc Cleary. She was in her junior year at the Iowa City Campus...

Michael Wingerter

Michael Wingerter

Sep 23, 2005

Michael Dennis "Mickey" Wingerter, 70, of Muscatine, passed away late Friday, September 23, 2005, at his home. Known as Mickey to some and Mike to others, he was born December 11, 1934, at Muscatine, the son of Harold Frederick and Viola J. Hill Wingerter. He was a graduate of St. Mary High School. He married Lucille J. Perkins on...

Larita Barrett

Larita Barrett

Sep 12, 2005

LaRita Barrett, 63, of Muscatine, died early Monday, September 12, 2005, at Unity Hospital in Muscatine. She was born November 22, 1941, at Mt. Vernon, Indiana, the daughter of Andrew E. and Vera I. Mason Jones. She married Robert M. Barrett on March 8, 1961, at Mt. Vernon, Indiana. She and her husband moved to Muscatine in July 1985....

Sandra Mullink

Sandra Mullink

Sep 11, 2005

Sandra K. Mullink, 64, of Muscatine, died Sunday, September 11, 2005, at Unity Hospital in Muscatine. She was born March 8, 1941, at Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Ford and Mildred Grace Hopkins. She married Arnold John Mullink December 8, 1968, at West Liberty, Iowa. She was a Girl's Junior State Archery Champion. She loved to do crafts and...

Landen Gilleland

Landen Gilleland

Aug 22, 2005

Landen Isaiah Gilleland, son of Crystal Gilleland Havel of Muscatine, was stillborn, Monday, August 22, 2005, at Unity Hospital in Muscatine. Survivors include his mother; one brother, Randal Havel of Muscatine; two sisters, Taylor Gilleland and Emmalee Havel, both of Muscatine; maternal grandparents, Keith Gilleland, Sr.; Patricia Vogt and husband Clem; maternal great-grandmother, Millie Howren and maternal great-grandfather, James...

Donald Ridenour

Donald Ridenour

Aug 20, 2005

Donald D. Ridenour, 87, of Muscatine, died Saturday, August 20, 2005, at the Muscatine Care Center. He was born August 19, 1918, at Rock Island, Ill., the son of Walter William and Grace Mae Miller Ridenour. He married Fredia E. Alteneder on December 25, 1937, in Muscatine. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was...

Vernon Paulson

Vernon Paulson

Aug 16, 2005

Vernon Millard Paulson, 93, of Muscaitne, formerly of Harmony, Minn., Bull Shoals, Ark., Decorah, Ia., and Hampton, Ia., died Tuesday, August 16, 2005, at the Muscatine Care Center, Muscatine, Iowa. He was born March 25, 1912, at Whalen, Minnesota, the son of Hans Jacob and Sophia Kolstud Paulson. He married Ellen L. Pickett at Preston, Minnesota. He graduated high...

Virginia Wagg

Virginia Wagg

Jul 25, 2005

Virginia M. Wagg, 46, of Muscatine, died Monday, July 25, 2005, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. She was born April 29, 1959, at Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Robert E. and Ivanell M. Hayes Wagg. She had married Wesley Hatfield. They were divorced. She loved doing all types of crafts. Survivors include one daughter, Rebecca...

Jerry Steinbaugh

Jerry Steinbaugh

Jul 11, 2005

Jerry Steinbaugh, 60, of Muscatine, died Saturday, July 9, 2005, at the Veteran Administration Medical Center, Iowa City. There will be no public services or visitation. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jerry Steinbaugh please visit our .

Hazel Fuller

Hazel Fuller

Jul 3, 2005

Hazel Mae Fuller, 80, of Muscatine, died Sunday, July 3, 2005, at Lutheran Homes in Muscatine. She was born November 4, 1924, at Fiatt, Illinois, the daughter of Alton Robert and Ethel Mae Walker Gustafson. She married Neil Fuller on June 7, 1953, at Wapello, Iowa. She will be missed by two sons, John N. Fuller of California, Michael...

Mary Adams

Mary Adams

Apr 25, 2005

Mary Elizabeth Newton Adams, 64, of Muscatine, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, at Genesis Medical Center - West Campus in Davenport. She was born August 17, 1940, at Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Allen Alfred and Harriett Elizabeth Nichols Adams. She married Leonard T. Adams February 14, 1989, at Spangler Chapel in rural Muscatine. She had been a cook...

Annabell Schliecher

Annabell Schliecher

Mar 17, 2005

Annabell Louise Schliecher, 71, of Muscatine, died Thursday, March 17, 2005, at Unity Hospital. She was born May 12, 1933, in Stuben County, Indiana, the daughter of Norman Leslie and Cleo Harding Sole. She was a homemaker. She loved to play bingo, crochet, and go fishing. She even liked to take a wack at you with a broom once...

Elvira Salazar

Elvira Salazar

Mar 16, 2005

Elvira Salazar, 66, of Muscatine died Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at her home. She was born March 30, 1938, in Mexico, the daughter of Salbador Galindo and Francisca Holguin. She had previously been empolyed as a production assistant at Stauffer Seeds. She enjoyed walks along the Mississippi River. She is survived by three sons Jesse Rodriguez of Muscatine, Salvador...

Julio Sarol-Cepero

Julio Sarol-Cepero

Feb 23, 2005

Private services for Julio Sarol-Cepero, 41, of Muscatine, are being planned. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Julio Sarol-Cepero please visit our .

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