Obituaries

Jill Lowery, age 48, of Lansing, formerly of Waterloo, died suddenly Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. A Memorial Service will be held at Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories in Waterloo Friday, January 15 from 4-8 p.m., with a balloon release scheduled for 6 p.m.
    Jill Anne Lowery was born September 20, 1967 in Waterloo, the daughter of John and Marlene (Potter) Payne. She graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1986. Jill’s senior year she was Homecoming Queen. She attended Kirkwood College, until her beautiful daughter, Marlee, was born.
Jill met her lifelong partner, Jack Edgar. She then went to NIACC to earn her associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. While at NIACC, she was on the Dean’s list. Most recently, Jill had been living in Waukon. She was a waitress/bartender in food service.

Calvin D. Snitker, 92, of Waukon died Friday, January 8, 2016 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 13 at 11 a.m. at Salem United Church of Christ in rural Waukon, with Pastor Sue Klimstra officiating. Burial with military honors will be at the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 12 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Quilts of Valor - Julie Rotach, 1106 Second Street NW, Waukon, IA 52172, or to Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon.

Ruth Evelyn Watry, 84, of Flower Mound, TX passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015. A Celebration of Life Mass was held Monday, January 11 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Lewisville, TX followed by interment in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Grand Prairie, TX.
Ruth was born December 19, 1931 in Spring Grove, MN to Christian and Winifred Casey Teff. Ruth, the oldest of 12 children, grew up on a farm in Dorchester. She graduated from Waukon High School in 1949.
After moving to Janesville, WI, Ruth went to the Janesville Vocational School and was hired by General Motors for her exceptional comptometer abilities. She then married the love of her life, Earl Nicholas Watry, January 17, 1953 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Janesville, WI. Ruth and Earl were active members of St Mary’s Catholic Church in Janesville for many years, and here she enjoyed singing in the church choir.

Janice Le Rhea Mae (Cahalan) McGeough-Donahue, 78, of Guttenberg, formerly of Waterville, died Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg. Memorial Service was held Saturday, January 9 at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in McGregor, with Rev. Nils de Jesus Hernandez serving as the Officiant. Private family inurnment will be at a later date at St Pius Cherry Mound Cemetery, Harpers Ferry.
Janice was born November 14, 1937 to Woodrow and Gretta (Huffman) Cahalan in rural Harpers Ferry. She attended Smoky Hollow Country School, Marquette Grade School and Waukon High School in Waukon.
Janice was united in marriage with LeRoy V. McGeough July 3, 1954 at St. Pius Cherry Mound Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry. Ten children were born to this union. LeRoy passed away December 18, 1990.

Lois M. Pickett, 83, of Waukon died Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Northgate Manor Care Center in Waukon. Memorial services were held Saturday, January 9 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon with Pastor Lynn Groe officiating. Burial will be at a future date at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN.
Lois Marie Pickett was the youngest of nine children born to Emilie Minnie (Jacob) Dreyer and Henry Karl Dreyer October 14, 1932 in Austin, MN. After graduating high school, Lois worked as a medical technician at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and later for a hospital and private practice in Milwaukee, WI.

Fred F. Harrington, 76, of Waukon, IA, died Thursday, December 31, 2015, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. A celebration of life was held Monday afternoon, January 4, at Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank Community Room in Waukon. Memorials may be sent to Daniel Harrington at 705 West Main Street, Waukon, IA, 52172 or to gofundme.com/fredharrington. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family with arrangements.
Fred Franklin Harrington was born April 5, 1939, in rural Waukon, IA, the son of Fred and Rose (Bellis) Harrington, Sr. He attended country schools in Winneshiek County. On June 21, 1959, he married Lorraine Reinertson. Fred was a truck driver, and worked for local farmers. He enjoyed being a father, grandpa, great grandpa, and helping others.

William “Bill” Joseph Baxter, 90, of rural New Albin passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at Thornton Manor Care Center in Lansing, IA with his wife Hazel at his side.
He was born November 1, 1925 in Waukon, to Leonard and Leona (Howes) Baxter. He graduated from St. Patrick High School and continued farming with his parents until he joined the United States Army in 1951 where he was stationed in Tokyo, Japan during the Korean War. He was proud of his military service. He served as a military driver for top brass in Tokyo. Bill was united in marriage with Hazel Rodenkirk July 18, 1956 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Decorah.  

Michael Robert Johnson, age 40, De Pere, WI passed away unexpectedly from sudden medical complications December 21, 2015 at Bellin Hospital. Michael brightened our world on November 12, 1975 in Clintonville, WI. Mike loved the simple things in life; nature, wildlife, walking a stream casting a line, the beauty of a trout, being an artist, French toast, Christmas cut out cookies, watermelon, a good cup of coffee, Beth’s apple crisp, horseshoes with Bubba, and fishing for the ‘big ones’ with Chris. He enjoyed the Packers, Brewers and Detroit Redwings, but he loved the St Louis Cardinals. Above all, Mike’s greatest love was his son, Parker.

Frances Ann Larson, 77, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away at the Regional Medical Center Wednesday, December 23, 2015. She was born on April 1, 1938, in Waukon, the daughter of Dan and Mary (Sweeney) McCauley. Ann was a 1956 graduate of St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Waukon, and continued her education in Cedar Rapids.
Ann was united in marriage to Robert Larson April 25, 1958, in Waukon. They made their home in Manchester since 1970. Ann was employed at West Delaware Lambert Elementary school for 44 years, the last 20 years as Computer Lab Associate. She retired in May 2015.
Ann loved spending time with her family, especially following her grandkids’ many activities. She loved her job and the staff and students of West Delaware and always embraced new technology.

Delpha D. McCormick, 89, of Harpers Ferry, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Center in Postville, Iowa. Delpha Darlene, the daughter of John and Clarice (Kohl) Knapp, was born November 1, 1926 in McGregor, Iowa.
Delpha was united in marriage with Dale McCormick on October 2, 1950 at St. Pius Catholic Church (Cherry Mound), rural Harpers Ferry, Iowa. To this union two daughters, Barb and Joann, were born. Delpha and Dale lived on the McCormick family farm on Sunshine Hill north of Marquette, Iowa from 1950 until 1986. They continued to live on the acreage at Sunshine Hill until Delpha entered the Good Samaritan Center in Postville. Delpha took great pride in caring for her family and home. She also loved spending time with her family and friends.