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by Joe Moses

The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, March 26 to address a full agenda of items, including the consideration of temporary easements for the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) Sidewalk Improvement Project, consideration of bids for a County Sheriff’s Department 2013 Dodge Charger and the purchase of a search and rescue drone for training purposes.

Dr. David A. Kieffer, 63, of Broomfield, CO, with courage and resolve, went home to God Saturday, March 17, 2018. He was continuously surrounded by his family and loved ones; he has never been alone. Services were held Friday, March 23 in Broomfield, CO.

Born in Dearborn, MI to parents Bob and Iris Kieffer, David attended parochial school throughout high school. He attended Hope College in Holland, MI, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He then attended Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, MI, where he received his Master ’s degree in Psychology and an additional degree in Psychological Services. In 1996, he completed his Doctor of Psychology degree at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO.

Devin Joseph Tielbar, 18, of Farmersburg passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Funeral services were held Monday, March 26 at St. John Lutheran Church in Farmersburg, with the Rev. Harold McMillin officiating. Burial followed in Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery, Farmersburg.

Devin was born August 30, 1999 to Lyndean and Mary Beth (Howe) Tielbar in Waukon. He was a senior at MFL/MarMac High School in Monona. After graduation, Devin planned on working at Pattison Sand Mine. He liked working with his hands and excelled at wood and shop classes in school. In his spare time, Devin enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad and his friends, playing video games and milking cows for Don and Randy Wagner. He was proud of his Dodge truck and was a Dallas Cowboys fan.

Eugene R. Knox, 77, of Waukon died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI. Memorial services were held Tuesday, March 27 at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon, with Pastor Samantha Houser officiating. Burial with military graveside rites was at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon.

Eugene Raymond Knox was born January 22, 1941 in Burr Oak, the son of Thomas and Frances (Wicks) Knox. When Gene was young, he lived with his uncle and aunt, Ted and Edna Larson, while his father was in the service. He attended St. Patrick Catholic School in Waukon and served in the U.S. Marines with two tours in Vietnam.

Donna Lou Brubaker, 85, of Cedar Rapids died peacefully Saturday, March 24, 2018. A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at Cedar Memorial in Cedar Rapids. Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, March 30 at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. Burial will be in South English Cemetery following the funeral service.

Donna was born August 20, 1932 in Waukon. She was the first of three children of Oliver and Ida Teslow. Donna grew up on multiple farms in northeast Iowa with her siblings, Ramona (Monnie) Brazell of Cedar Rapids and Dean Teslow of Decorah. She graduated from Waterville High School in 1950 and married Dale Kolsrud  in 1951.

Thomas “Tom” Michael Mooney, 82, of Marion, formerly of Waukon, passed peacefully Wednesday, March 14, 2018. A Funeral Mass was held Monday, March 26 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion by Father Mark Kwenin. A private committal service will take place at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion assisted the family.

Tom was born July 1, 1935 in Harpers Ferry, the son of Harold and Helen (Schwartzhoff) Mooney. After growing up on the family farm near Harpers Ferry, Tom enlisted in the United States Air Force in April of 1957. August 22, 1957, Tom and his love, Carole Ann Connor, were united in marriage.

Curtis Dean Selberg, formerly of Waukon and Decorah, passed away peacefully in his home in Rosenberg, TX March 20, 2018 following illness. Curt will be buried at a later date at Dunham Grove Cemetery in rural Fayette County.

Curt was born on the Selberg family farm near Waukon December 20, 1938 to parents Walter H. and Vivian (Kurth) Selberg. He received his grade school education at Ludlow #3, a one-room country school. In 1956, Curt graduated from Waukon High School.

The following year he married Marjorie Nolting. Their marriage was blessed with three sons, Mark, Brad and Brian. They were later divorced. Marjorie survives; as well as their son, Brian, and his wife, Lisa (Ford); their grandchildren, Ryan, Jessica, Sarah and Kayla; and their great-granddaughters, Sydney and Brinley.

James G. Sanchez, 69, of La Crosse, WI died unexpectedly at home Saturday, March 24. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services. A celebration of life will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at All Star Lanes in La Crosse, WI. Memorials are preferred to Causeway Caregivers. Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.

Sanch was born in Waukon May 27, 1948 to Gertrude Gretchen (Ferring) and Gilbert Sanchez. He grew up in Lansing, where he was fortunate to acquire many lifelong friends. He attended St. George and Kee High Schools, Mason City Junior College and La Crosse State.

Sanch married Rita Mauss at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in New Albin November 1, 1969. He worked at Norplex and later Crown Cork and Seal, retiring after 38 years of service. (It has been said that they needed to hire three men to replace him.)

David Howard “Big Horse” Steele, Sr. died unexpectedly March 17, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI at the age of 82. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31 at St. Peter’s Christian Community Church in New Albin. Rev. Dick Wohlgemuth will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Peter’s Memorial Cemetery, New Albin. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church.

David was born February 25, 1936 to Howard “Dud” and Beulah “Boo” (Kester) Steele in New Albin. He graduated from New Albin High School in the Class of 1954. After graduation, David enlisted in the United States Navy and served the next four years aboard the USS NOA(DD) based in Norfolk, VA. He married Edwina Love May 17, 1958 in Caledonia, MN. The Lord blessed David and Edwina with two children, David (Tamie) Steele, Jr. and Tammy (Gale) Diersen. They made their home in New Albin.

Dianna “Dee” Lee Garrow, 68, of Waukon died Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Northgate Care Center, Waukon. Memorial Service was held Saturday, March 24 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Lansing with Rev. Laura Gentry as the officiant.

Dianna Lee was born March 14, 1950 to Henry and Agnes (Sheriff) Knickerbocker in Iowa City. She graduated from Lansing High School.

Dianna was united in marriage with Frank Garrow; they later divorced. She worked for Northern Engraving in Lansing. Dee looked after her sister Roxanne’s children as her own. When those nieces and nephews had children, she loved them like a grandmother. She enjoyed sewing, doing puzzles, camping and fishing. Dee had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to joke with everyone.