Obituaries

Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones in Waterloo, IA

Marcia Josephine Halverson

Marcia Josephine Halverson

Jul 20, 2026

Marcia Josephine (Sampica) Halverson a cherished wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother and great-granny passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the age of 82. Marcia’s gentle spirit was lifted peacefully from this world to join the choir of Heaven as she was greeted by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

Born on March...

Dennis Arthur Bass

Dennis Arthur Bass

Jul 24, 2026

Full obituary is pending. 

Wayne Eugene Rosauer

Wayne Eugene Rosauer

Jul 21, 2026

Wayne Eugene Rosauer, 77, of Dysart, Iowa died at his home on July 21, 2026 of end stage kidney failure complicated by cancer and heart disease. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Wayne was born September 12, 1948 to Margaret (Farrell) and Eugene Rosauer of rural Dysart. Wayne graduated from Dysart-Geneseo High School and then went on to The...

Sipertha Ricky

Sipertha Ricky

Jul 22, 2026

With profound sadness and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Sipertha Ricky of Waterloo, who left this world on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at UnityPoint Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. Sipertha was just 45 years old, her life a tapestry of quiet strength, tender devotion, and unwavering generosity.

Born on February 14, 1981, in Chuuck, Sipertha's journey through life touched many,...

William Michael McGrew

William Michael McGrew

Jul 17, 2026

William Michael McGrew of Waterloo, IA passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. He was 81 years old.

William was born on May 30, 1945 to William and Mayonette (Wagner) McGrew. He spent his childhood and much of his life growing up in Gilbertville, IA, embracing the values and sense of community for which the town is known. He proudly graduated...

Patricia Diane Brockway

Patricia Diane Brockway

Jul 16, 2026

Patricia Diane Brockway, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the age of 66. Patricia’s departure from this world leaves a profound sense of loss in the hearts of those who knew her, but her spirit and legacy will forever be cherished by all who were touched by her warmth,...

Lake Alan Jacobsen

Lake Alan Jacobsen

Jul 15, 2026

Lake Alan Jacobsen of Evansdale, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the age of 20.

Born November 10, 2005, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Jerry Jacobsen and Sabrina (Brandt) Thompson, Lake was raised in Evansdale, and spent most of his life there. He attended East High School in Waterloo. From an early age, Lake’s gentle soul and warm spirit...

Billy Joe Henson

Billy Joe Henson

Jul 13, 2026

Billy Joe Henson, husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 13, 2026, at UnityPoint Allen Hospital. He was 70 years old.

Born June 14, 1956, in Alabama to James and Beatrice (McClendon) Henson, Billy’s early years were shaped by the love and values of his family. After graduating high school, he chose a life of...

Carol Marie Adair

Carol Marie Adair

Jul 9, 2026

Carol Marie Adair of Waterloo, Ia passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. She was 84 years old. There are no services at this time. 

David Joseph Bluml

David Joseph Bluml

Jul 9, 2026

David Joseph Bluml of Waterloo, IA passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. He was 79 years old. There are no services at tis time. 

Ronald Johnson

Ronald Johnson

Jul 8, 2026

Ronald Louis Johnson of Waterloo, IA passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, he was 69 years old. There are no services at this time. 

DeAngelo Taylor

DeAngelo Taylor

Jul 8, 2026

DeAngelo Fontaine Taylor of Waterloo, IA, was called home to Glory on July 8, 2026. Born on November 9, 1968, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Rose L. Walker and Archie L. Taylor Jr., DeAngelo spent his life in the community that shaped him.

A proud graduate of Waterloo East High School’s class of 1987, DeAngelo began his adult years working diligently at...

Sandra Rae Rand-Malvin

Sandra Rae Rand-Malvin

Jun 28, 2026

Sandi (Lange) Rand-Malvin, 77, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at the Hospice Home in Waterloo, Iowa, following a lengthy illness. She was born on April 11, 1949, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, to Earnest and Florence Lange.

Sandi was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Perry Malvin; her parents, Earnest and Florence Lange; and her sisters,...

Arsenio Rashad Smith

Arsenio Rashad Smith

Jun 28, 2026

Arsenio Rashad Smith, 35, of Waterloo, Iowa, Sadly passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Surrounded by his loved ones.

Arsenio was born on August 9, 1990, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Corine "Cricket" Jones and Robert Earl Smith. He graduated from Waterloo West High School with the Class of 2008. 

In 2019, Arsenio fulfilled his entrepreneurial dream by establishing Granny Gang, a...

Verna Jean Mingus

Verna Jean Mingus

Jun 27, 2026

Verna Jean (Tomlinson) Grittmann Mingus passed away quietly in her sleep June 27th. She was 91.

Jean was the daughter of Vernon and Minnie Mae (Schafer)Tomlinson. Mother is survived by four sons Robert (Bert), Lee, Brian (Tanya), and Mark Grittmann. Together they gave Jean eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Ron Tomlinson and sister...

Mark Allan Murphy

Mark Allan Murphy

Jun 26, 2026

Mark Allan Murphy of Waterloo, IA passed away on June 26, 2026. He was 66 years old. There are no services at this time.

Vicki Ann Finn

Vicki Ann Finn

Jun 25, 2026

Vicki Ann Finn passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Full obituary is pending. 

Richard "Dick" Wendell Hein

Richard "Dick" Wendell Hein

Jun 21, 2026

Richard “Dick” Wendell Hein, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to so many, peacefully passed away at the age of 89 on June 21, 2026, at Sunrise Care Center in Traer, Iowa. Born on September 3, 1936, in Fairbank, Iowa, to William Hein and Elizabeth (Beehner) Hein, Dick lived a life full of warmth, laughter, dedication, and the...

Phillip Phipps

Phillip Phipps

Jun 18, 2026

Phillip Phipps of Waterloo, formerly of Des Moines, IA passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was 35 years old. There are no services at this time. 

Laurie Gail Blanchard

Laurie Gail Blanchard

Jun 15, 2026

Laurie Gail Blanchard of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away at her home on Monday, June 15, 2026. She was 62 years old.

Born on December 31, 1963, Laurie was a beloved daughter of Cecil and Evelyn (Cutler) Blanchard. She spent her early years in the close-knit community of Aplington, where she blossomed into a bright and caring young woman. Laurie attended Aplington-Parkersburg...