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Category: Obituaries

Theresa A. Hellman 1936-2025

Posted on May 22, 2025May 20, 2025 in Obituaries
Theresa A. Hellman 1936-2025

Theresa Agnes Hellman, born Nov. 15, 1936, died May 14, 2025 at age 88. She was a loving wife, devoted …Read More

Deacon Frericks’ wife passes

Posted on Apr 29, 2025 in Obituaries

BETTENDORF — Sandi Frericks, wife of the late Deacon Don Frericks, died April 23. Her funeral was April 26 at …Read More

Deacon Sheil passes

Posted on Apr 22, 2025 in Obituaries, People
Deacon Sheil passes

IOWA CITY — Deacon Mike Sheil, 73, of DeWitt, passed away suddenly April 14 at the University of Iowa Hospitals …Read More

Sr. Sheil worked in libraries

Posted on Jan 7, 2025Jan 7, 2025 in Obituaries
Sr. Sheil worked in libraries

JOHNSTON, Iowa — Sister Joan Sheil, CHM, 90, died Dec. 24 at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center. Margaret Joan Sheil, born …Read More

Father Patrick Lumsden 1946-2024

Posted on Jan 2, 2025 in Obituaries
Father Patrick Lumsden 1946-2024

DAVENPORT – Father Patrick Lumsden, 78, a retired priest of the Diocese of Davenport, died Dec. 29 at MercyOne Genesis …Read More

Sister Fitzgerald was an educator

Posted on Dec 19, 2024 in Obituaries
Sister Fitzgerald was an educator

Sister Margaretha “Greta” Fitzgerald, CHM, died Dec. 17 at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center in Davenport. She was 82. Margaretha Ann …Read More

Sister Martinek was an educator

Posted on Dec 17, 2024 in Obituaries
Sister Martinek was an educator

DAVENPORT — Sister Ann Martinek, OSF, a former educator, died Dec. 10 at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center. She was 91. …Read More

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