Obituaries

Walter H. Wedo, 81, of Waukon died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at his home. Funeral services were held Monday, May 2 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon with Pastor Kim Gates officiating. Burial was at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon.

Walter Herman Wedo was born October 4, 1934 in Allamakee County, the son of Edward Henry and Doris Ethel (Ralston) Wedo. When growing up, Walter and his family moved around frequently and he spent his time between Iowa and California. In 1954, he graduated from Waukon High School, where he played on the undefeated football team. After high school, Walt worked for Feuerhelm’s in Waukon building truck boxes.

April 18, 1959, he married Gloria Rae Echard at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon. In 1967, Walt bought Chase Manufacturing in Luana, which assembled truck boxes and pallets. Never officially retiring, he owned Chase for 49 years.

Dennis S. Huffman, 75, of Lansing died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Thornton Manor in Lansing. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dennis Stanley Huffman was born January 1, 1941 in Chicago, IL, the son of William Leon Jack and Clara (Zaborowski) Huffman. He attended Palatine High School in Palatine, IL.

June 28, 1958, he married Elizabeth Mae Gritmacker in Maquoketa. Dennis worked as a parts manager for Exxon/Tredegar in Lake Zurich, IL before retiring in 2001. Dennis and Elizabeth moved to rural Lansing in 2002. He enjoyed mowing his lawn, working in his vegetable and flower gardens, and sitting on his porch.

Sabrina A. Raney, 32, of Waukon died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at her home in Waukon. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. After the visitation the family would like to invite family and friends to a dinner at Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank Community Center in Waukon, beginning at 7 p.m.

Sabrina was born at her home in Missouri June 9, 1983 to Tammy and Mark Raney. She lived in Missouri with her mom and sisters until 1993, then lived with her father until she was 12 years old. She then came to Waukon to live with her mother and sisters once again. Sabrina lived in Waukon with her boyfriend, Kevin Jostand, for 16 years.

Sabrina spent a lot of her years as a child and teen being very close with her sisters, Christen and Cindy. She had lots of friends to play and hang out with. Sabrina gave so much of her heart to everyone, whoever she came across instantly loved Sabrina.

Keith W. Mason, 95, of Waukon passed away peacefully Friday, April 15, 2016. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 30 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Waukon with Pastor Kim Gates officiating. Burial with military graveside rites will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon. Friends may call one hour before services at the church. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements.

Keith was born October 7, 1920 in Waukon, the son of Guy Hampton and Louise (Gluck) Mason. Keith graduated from Waukon High School and continued on to Junior College. With the required two years of college for admission into the Army Air Corps’ Flying Cadet Program, Keith began his flying career. He served as both a flight instructor stateside and completed 48 bombing missions overseas with the 460th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force in Italy during WWII.

Lara Ann Burns, age 35, of Gays Mills, WI left this world in the early morning of Saturday, April 9, 2016 to join her deceased family and friends in heaven. There will be a brunch and celebration of life visitation at the family home in rural Gays Mills, WI Saturday, May 14 from 11 a.m. until finished.

Lara was born October 30, 1980 a beautiful little girl with spinabifida and was expected to have a short life. She loved life and continually throughout her life found ways to adapt and overcome obstacles. She lived a happy and full life for 35-1/2 years being cared for at home.

Lara is the daughter of Lane and Patrick Delaney of Gays Mills, WI and her biological father, Frank Burns of Indiana. She is the sister of Lane Burns Boose of Milwaukee, WI and Nancy Gerber of Silver Lake, WI, and the granddaughter of the late Wilfred and Nancy Pouler, and Ann and the late Frank Delaney of Lansing.
 

Elmer P. Alderdyce, 82, of Waukon died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Elmer’s wishes were to have a private memorial service at a later date.

Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Waukon Schools Athletic Department, 1059 Third Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172, or Shriners Children Hospital International Headquarters, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

Elmer Philip Alderdyce was born July 16, 1933 in Iowa City, the son of Donald Doune and Elizabeth (Van Horne) Alderdyce. He graduated from high school in LaGrange, IL and served in the United States Navy, being stationed both in the United States and Japan. Following his return from the service, he continued his education and graduated from Upper Iowa University in Fayette and then went on to receive his Master’s Degree in education at Northeast Missouri State in Maryville, MO.

John M. Shaw, 94, of Waterloo died Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, April 19 at Walnut Ridge Baptist Church in Waterloo. Burial was at the Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Cedar Falls with Military Rites by the Cedar Falls Amvets Post #49 and Iowa Army National Guard Honors.

John was born December 12, 1921 in Hopeville, the son of Boyd Milton and Sarah Grace Jackson Shaw. He graduated from Iowa State Teachers College High School in Cedar Falls in 1939.

John married Donna Kathleen Carroll June 6, 1941 in Waterloo. She preceded him in death November 20, 1985. He then married Elizabeth Ilene Mulder October 11, 1986 in Waterloo. She preceded him in death September 17, 2003.

James Leland De Long, age 71, of Trempealeau, WI, formerly of Stoddard, WI, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Holmen, WI Monday, April 18, with Father John Parr officiating. Following Jim’s wishes, he has been cremated and the burial will take place at a later date at Gethsemane Cemetery in Lansing.

Jim was born in Allamakee County July 20, 1944 to Leland and Theadora (Ferring) De Long. He was joined in marriage to Linda Kastroll May 25, 1968 at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, CA.

Marlys J. Jacobs, 78, of Waukon died Friday, April 15, 2016 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 19 at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon with Pastor Samantha Houser officiating. Burial was at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon.

Dr. Bruce E. “Doc” Baxter, 83, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at his home in Van Horne, following a sudden illness. Memorial Services and Flag Presentation were held Monday, April 11 at Phillips Funeral Home in Keystone with Rev. Kevin Fiedler officiating. Private Family Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Primghar. A memorial fund has been established.

Bruce was born July 31, 1932 in Battle Creek to Gordon and Lula (Evans) Baxter and graduated from Archer High School in 1950. Bruce served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War on the Battleship U.S.S. Wiltsie. Following his discharge in 1955, Bruce attended Iowa State University and graduated from the Iowa State School of Veterinary Science.

He married Veronica Lakers and had four daughters, Denise, Cindy,  Kathy and Laura. Later, he married Julie Erb and they had a daughter,  Jessica.