Obituaries in Hills, IA

Raymond Joseph Kaefring 82 of rural Oxford passed away peacefully January 25 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind a lasting legacy of faith family and hard work. A Memorial Mass for Ray his wife Joy E. Kaefring who passed away October 12 2025 will be held at 1030 am on F...

Jennifer Jen Marie Karasek was born in Des Moines Iowa on May 6 1977. She died January 22 2026 at Bird House Hospice Home of Johnson County in Iowa City Iowa. Her father Dale was her hero and her guardian. He passed away when Jen was only 18 years old and this loss forged in Jen an incredible streng...

A time of visitation will be held from 4 7 pm Friday January 23 2026 at the River Community Church 3001 Muscatine Avenue Iowa City. Funeral Services will be held from 10 am till Noon Saturday January 24 2026 at the River Community Church 3001 Muscatine Avenue Iowa City IA 52240. Burial with Militar...

Azari T. Lloyd age 8 a beloved third grader at Kirkwood Elementary School in Coralville passed away on Wednesday January 14 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics following a courageous battle with cancer. Azari was born on March 10 2017 in Iowa City to his proud parents Angine M. Cox...

John C. Linder age 80 lifetime area resident and longtime area businessman died Tuesday January 20 2026 at his home with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held on Saturday February 21 2026 at 11 am at the Veritas Church in Tiffin. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Friday February 20 a...

Quentin Sweeney 87 a lifelong resident of Coralville Iowa passed away peacefully on January 17 2026his 87th birthdayat the University of Iowa Hospital following a sudden illness. He left this world exactly as he entered it though with significantly more stories surrounded by the family he loved so d...

Marvyle Marv Allan Farland 95 passed away on January 19 2026 surrounded by the care and love of his family and the compassionate staff at Oaknoll Retirement Health Center in Iowa City. Marv was born on July 11 1930 in Swea City Iowa to Herman and Anna Flatrud Farland the second of four siblings. He ...

Karen Kay Ellisage 81 of Belle Plaine passed away on Saturday January 17 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Born on April 18 1944 in Iowa City Karen was the daughter of Wesley Albrecht and Mildred Cook Davis. She married Thomas LeRoy Glick on April 25 1959 in Iowa ...

Ronald Henry Frederick passed away peacefully on January 5 2026 at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Iowa City Iowa. He was 74 years old. Ronald was born on October 8 1951 in Davenport Iowa. Ronald was the son of James and Phyllis Frederick ne Frick. He attended schools in Davenport and West Burlingt...

Robert P. Bob Hepfer age 70 of Iowa City died peacefully on January 23 2026 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday January 31 2026 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Iowa City where a period of visitation will take place from 10 am until serv...

She was born in Philadelphia to a Scottish immigrant and a descendant of the American Revolution grew up in South Orange New Jersey and spent summers at the ocean. An active and adventurous person she completed a bachelors degree in physical education at Iowa State Teachers College in 1949. She taug...

The rhythm of North Liberty is a little quieter today as the community mourns the passing of Lucy A. Sharp 83 who marched to the beat of her own tambourine. Lucy passed away recently leaving behind a legacy of unbridled joy music and friendship. The Life of the Party Lucy was known throughout the ar...