Leslie Cushion

Leslie L. “Les” Cushion, 89, of Maynard, Iowa died Saturday afternoon, April 18, 2020 at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, Iowa.

Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will have a private service at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard.  Private family inurnment will follow at Long Grove Cemetery in Maynard, with a flag presentation by the Lundbye-Carpenter American Legion Post #245 of Maynard.  Family and friends are invited to join the family on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. via Facebook Live on Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home Facebook Page.  We encourage relatives and friends to reach out to the family by leaving a message on the funeral home web site, by mail, text or phone.  

Memorials may be directed in his name to the Lundbye-Carpenter American Legion Post #245 of Maynard or the Maynard Fire Department.

Edna Fay

Edna Fay of Sumner passed away on April 17, 2020, at the age of 88. She was born Edna Matilda Franzen on October 19, 1931, on the family farm near St. Lucas, Iowa, the fifth of ten children. Edna was the first high school graduate in her family. She married John W. Fay from Fredericksburg on October 18, 1949, in St. Lucas.

Edna was a longtime member of the Pinhook and Sumner Immaculate Conception Catholic communities. She was an officer and active participant in the Ladies’ Altar and Rosary Society, helping cook meals for weddings, funerals, fundraisers, and other special events. She enjoyed singing with the radio, dancing, reading, gardening, and playing cards. Family or visitors to the home could always count on a hot cup of coffee and a hearty meal. The weekly family treats were the ten loaves of bread and cinnamon rolls or doughnuts she baked.

Betty Meinert

Elizabeth “Betty” Meinert, 79, of St. Lucas, Iowa died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society in West Union, Iowa.  Elizabeth was born June 17, 1940 to Norbert and Angeline “Sabelka” Riehle in rural Lawler, Iowa. She graduated from Ft. Atkinson High School.

Betty was united in marriage with Virgil Meinert on September 21, 1968 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, Iowa. She helped Virgil on the farm, and enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, embroidering, playing cards with family and friends and taking bus trips.

Bob Johnson

Bob Johnson, 82, passed away on April 15th.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

He is survived by Brent (Teri) of Indian Wells, CA; Brad of Clayton, IA; and Jana (Keith Rowley) of Manchester, IA. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews that were near and dear to his heart.  Bob is also survived by a sister Kathryn (Darwin) Hopkins of Ankeny.

  His parents, sister Ruby Jean and brother Tom preceded him in death.

He was united in marriage to Maureen Heth in 1957 in Fayette, Iowa.  They later divorced.

Bob was a teacher, coach, and businessman. He was proud to be the president of Pharmaceutical Innovators, Ltd in West Union.

Bob enjoyed spending time in Branson, MO, Indian Wells, CA, and the last 3 years in Manchester, IA. 

LaVonne Nelson

LaVonne Orva (Swenson) Nelson, 88, of Decorah, Iowa formerly of Clermont, Iowa,

went to her eternal home on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. LaVonne was born September 12, 1931, the eldest of seven children born to Roy and Viola Swenson. After attending country school for six years she continued in town and graduated from Clermont High School with the class of 1949. LaVonne worked as secretary for the Superintendent of Schools and the School Board following

graduation.

In August of 1951 she was married to Millard Nelson, Jr. at West Clermont

Debra Larson

Debra Rae Larson, 64, of Postville, Iowa, died in Lacrosse Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 12:02 am from complications of Covid 19. Deb was born on September 20, 1955, in Fayette Iowa to Velma Marie Thomas and Phillip Montgomery Cox.

Deb married Rod Larson on July 14, 1990 in West Union, Iowa. They lived in Oelwein, Iowa, for many years before moving to Postville. Deb delivered newspapers for several years and most recently, enjoyed working at Agri Star where she was employed for almost 6 years.

Dale Buenzow

Dale William Buenzow, 86, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020. No public services are planned at this time. A private graveside service will be held at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion, Iowa.

Patricia Grimm

Patricia A. Grimm, 68, of Maynard, Iowa, died peacefully at home on Monday morning, April 6, 2020 after a long, hard battle with stage four breast cancer.

Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will have a private family visitation at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard and a private family graveside service at Long Grove Cemetery in Maynard, Iowa.  Public memorial services will be announced at a later time.  We encourage relatives and friends to reach out to the family by leaving a message on the funeral home web site, by mail, text or phone.  

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Robert Patridge

Robert L. Patridge, 93, of Fayette and formerly of Maynard, Iowa died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette.

Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, memorial services will be held at a later date.  We encourage relatives and friends to reach out to the family by leaving a message on the funeral home web site, by mail, text or phone.

The Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard is assisting the family.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com