Obituaries

Luke Eugene Shafer Aronson, three months old, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Services were held Tuesday, July 23 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, both in Cedar Falls.
Luke was born April 20, 2013 in Waterloo, the son of Brian and Tiffany Shafer Aronson. Luke enjoyed long walks with his mom and spending time outside with his dad. He told everyone long stories of his adventures. He loved play dates with his two cousins and his “best friend” Scout.

Roger Elton Miller, 75, of Clermont died Friday, July 19, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Center in Postville. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, July 23 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Clermont, with Rev. Dale Rausch as celebrant. Burial followed in Oakland Cemetery, Waukon with military rites.
Condolences may be left with www.graufuneralhomes.com. Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Clermont is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia Jo Johnson, 76, of Ferryville, WI completed enjoying life May 24, 2013. All are invited to join family and friends Friday, July 26 at the Ferryville Community Center from 4-8 p.m. to memorialize Virginia’s life. Words, stories, and recollections will commence at 6 p.m.
Virginia was born in Henderson, KY March 31, 1937, spent 40-plus years in and around Chicago, IL and moved to the beautiful area of Ferryville, WI, where she was a resident for the past 29 years.

Bryce Roman Jasper, age 83, passed away July 1, 2013 at the Northwest Health Center in Kalispell, MT with his family by his side. Private family services with military honors were held July 5, with cremation following. He will be laid to rest at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Brooks, MN, next to his son and grandson, at a later date. May he rest in peace.

Charlene M. Schulze, 82, of Clinton, formerly of Sabula, died Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Mercy Living Center North. Cremation rites with a graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Sabula at a later date.
Charlene was born April 23, 1931 in Lansing, the daughter of George and Martha (Glynn) Whalen. She attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School. She married Theodore Haerer in 1947, and he preceded her in death in 1948. She later married William J. Schulze February 20, 1950, and he preceded her in death November 4, 1984.

Oretta G. Hill, 84, of Waukon died Saturday, July 20, 2013 at her home in rural Waukon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 24 at 11 a.m. at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waterville, with Pastor Stacey Nalean-Carlson officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lansing. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church Wednesday, July 24. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sandy K. Connor, 50, of Walford, formerly of Waukon, died Saturday, July 20, 2013 near Walford from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. A private family service will be held later.
Sandra “Sandy” Kay Connor was born September 18, 1962 in Waukon, the daughter of Robert William and Joan Marie (Saddler) Lloyd. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Pius at Cherry Mound Catholic Church in rural Harpers Ferry.

Nita Louise Geerts, age 54, of New Hampton died Sunday, July 14, 2013 at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m Thursday, July 18 at Holy Family Parish St. Joseph Center in New Hampton. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Hampton.

Gene A. Knudtson, 67, of Palo died Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy after a courageous battle with cancer. Services were held Saturday, June 15 at Teahen Funeral Home by Pastor David Lingard, with burial in Palo Cemetery.
Gene was born October 11, 1946 in Waukon, the son of Floyd and Norma (Severide) Knudtson. He worked at American Family Insurance for 27 years, retiring in 2004. Gene enjoyed woodworking, but most importantly spending time with his family.

Mary Lee Adams Yohe, 84, passed away peacefully March 12, 2013 in Gilbert, AZ after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and Leukemia. A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Clayton, with burial at the Clayton Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. and a luncheon to follow.