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

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

Fred Dennis Rehmke of Copper Canyon, Texas, passed away at his home on March 10, 2026. more

Grant A. Lilienthal, age 55, of Durant, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1- 4 p.m., Saturday, April 11, at The Barn at Bunker Hill, Wilton. Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Angie Lilienthal, which will be used to support local charities in Grant's memory.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Wayne Douglas Barclay, age 82, of Wilton, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  A visitation was held from 2–4 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton.  Cremation rites were accorded following the visitation.  Private family burial will take place in Overman Cemetery in Atalissa at a later date.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. 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

Russ McConnaha, 65, of Milan, Ill., passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. more

Donald E. Ohrt, 85, of Wilton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Clarence. more

Donald Everett Oxley, 95, of Iowa City, and formerly of West Liberty, passed away March 17, 2026, at Windmill Manor in Coralville. more

Melvin “Mel” Charles Illian, age 98, of Walcott, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Better Living of Walcott, which he had called home for the past 10 years.  A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 20, at Calvary Church of Walcott.  A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at the church prior to the service.  Burial will take place in Walcott Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Calvary Church of Walcott, Walcott Historical Society or the Walcott Lions Club.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

LaMoine Lawrence Boisen, age 76, of Durant, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home.  Cremation Rites have been accorded.  A memorial gathering will be held from 5–7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant.  Private family burial will take place at the Rock Island National Cemetery.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Rose Mary (Krueger) Newton, 85, daughter of Arnold and Juanita (Franks) Krueger, was born March 7, 1940, in Muscatine. She passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by family at the Lone Tree Health Care Center. more

Surrounded by her family, Mary Georgia (Gillooly) Schroeder, 83, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Fishers, Ind., after a journey with Alzheimer’s and battling a rare neurological disorder for nearly three decades.  She will be remembered lovingly for her courage, strength, and positive attitude to live each day to the fullest. more

Jacqueline Bell, formerly of Iowa City and Nichols, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2026, in Clarksville, Tenn. She leaves a lasting legacy through her devotion to family and her genuine care for people, especially children. more