Keith and Lois Owens of Wilton will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on June 25 with family. The family invites friends and relatives to participate in a card shower in honor of the occasion. more

Geraldine S. Marolf, age 88, of Walcott, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Better Living of Walcott. A private family service will be held at a later date.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Joy Elaine Carter, 76, of Wilton, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.  A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 13, at the United Methodist Church of Wilton.  A memorial visitation will be held from 9–11 a.m., prior to the service at the church. Private family burial will take place in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.  Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church of Wilton.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Jack Wesley Wilson, 82, of Muscatine, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, surrounded by family at Simpson Memorial Home.  more

Candace "Candy" Rae Clausen, age 67, of Tipton, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. In accordance with Candy’s wishes, she did not want a public service, but instead simply wanted you to spend your time with the people you love. A private family graveside service will be held in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.  Online condolences may be left atwww.bentleyfuneralhome.com.  more

Janet Kay Beinke, age 85, of Moscow, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Lone Tree Health Care Center.  A visitation was held from 3-5 p.m., Sunday, May 10, at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton.  A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 11, at Grace United Church of Christ, Wilton.  Burial took place in Durant Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lone Tree Health Care Center, Moments Hospice or Grace United Church of Christ. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Dale "Browse" Arthur Telsrow, age 73, of Wilton, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center.  A memorial gathering will be held from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, May 31, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant.  A private family burial will take place in Durant Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Wilton Ambulance. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Wayne Clarence Olderog, age 77, of Walcott, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his home in rural Walcott.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  A private graveside service will be held in Durant Cemetery at a later date.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Richard Allen Nissen, age 57, of Woodbury, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2026, at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 15, at the Durant Community Center from 4–7 p.m. more

Scott Alan Salemink, 63, of West Branch, passed away March 26, 2026, at Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty, of complications from a glioblastoma. more

Cecelia Delia Tisinger, age 89, of Durant, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 18, 2026. As per Cecelia’s wishes, private family funeral services will occur at a later date.  Burial will take place next to her husband, Lee, in the Rock Island National Cemetery.  Extended family and close friends are invited to a celebration of life honoring Cecelia and Lee on May 24, at their home, from 1–4 p.m. Memorials may be made to: U of I Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfunerahome.com. more

Dorothy Ann Green, age 86, of Wilton, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  A visitation will be held from 4–7 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 30, in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton. Memorials may be made to the Wilton Public Library. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Joan McQuillen will celebrate her 90th birthday with a celebration and open house hosted by her children on Saturday, April 25, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Muscatine Church of Christ, 3603 Mulberry Ave., Muscatine. more

Thomas “Tom” Gregory Murphy, age 37, of Durant, died unexpectedly on April 14, 2026, in Durant. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial gathering/celebration of life will be held from 5–8 p.m. on Friday, April 24, at the Durant Community Center, where we will share stories of Tom’s life. In lieu of memorials, Tom’s family would request donations be made in his name to Pets for Vets.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Dallas Eugene Carson, age 88, of West Liberty, formerly of Durant, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty.  A graveside service was held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, in the Durant Cemetery.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Jerry was born on June 4, 1959, and died on April 7, 2026. He was 66 years old. At Jerry’s request, there will be no service. more

David Lee Steinbeck, age 74, of Durant, passed away, surrounded by his three special girls, Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Banner Del E Webb Medical Center in Sun City West, Ariz.  A visitation will be held from 10–11:45 a.m., Monday, April 20, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant.  A funeral service will be held at noon, Monday, April 20, at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Durant Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in his memory. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Robert Michael Thurman, age 78, of Wilton, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Lantern Park Specialty Care, Coralville.  A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 4, at Sycamore Baptist Church, Muscatine.  A visitation was held from 10–11 a.m., prior to the service at the church.  Cremation rites took place following the services.  Private family burial will take place in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.  Memorials may be made to the Sycamore Baptist Church in his memory.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Dennis Ray Dittmer, 79, of Stanwood, passed away March 31, 2026. A Celebration of Life was held from 12–4 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, at the Tipton VFW Hall. Military Rites are tentatively scheduled for May 1 at Rochester Cemetery. Iowa Cremation is assisting the family. more

Blanche Marie Braun, age 90, of Durant, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis, Davenport.  A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 10, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant.  A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.  Burial will take place in Durant Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Durant Fire Fighters Inc. or Durant First Responders.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more