Ronnie Lewis Carey, age 56 of Nashua, died Dec. 16, 2021, at the Omaha Veterans Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. 

Laverne F. Whitney, age 87, of New Hampton, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, at his home.

Gerald Franklin Johnson, age 86 and a long-time resident of New Hampton, died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at MercyOne Medical Center in Waterloo with his family and his dear companion Marjorie Bullen by his side.

Eric James Njus, age 35 of Lawler, passed away peacefully at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, surrounded by loved ones on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021.

Madonna Mary Laures, age 79 of New Hampton, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at her home surrounded by family.

Faythe Elizabeth Drewelow, age 79 of New Hampton, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare. 

Elaine Marie Costigan, age 94 of New Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at New Hampton Nursing & Rehab Center.

Patricia Ann Recker, age 81 formerly from Alta Vista, passed away on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Mankato, Minnesota.  

Thomas F. Felton, age 82 of Mason City and formerly of New Hampton, passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Christopher M. Schmitz, age 60 of Leadville, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at his home.

Memorial services for Chris will be held at a later date.

Elna Clikeman, age 75 of Greene and formerly of New Hampton, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Ella Mae Adams, age 82, of New Hampton, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at Colonial Manor in Elma, with her family by her side.

Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Wurzer, age 90, of Lawler passed away on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at the Whispering Willows Assisted Living in Fredericksburg. 

Joseph Edward Balk, age 85 of Waucoma, passed away on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, at MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center.

Kay F. Eischeid, age 80 of New Hampton, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation.