Steven Reed Rutenbeck
Sep 23, 2026
Steve Rutenbeck, 73, of Sabula, IA, and formerly of Lost Nation, IA, died on Wednesday morning, September 23rd, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, surrounded by his family following a sudden cardiac event.
Steven Reed Rutenbeck was born on September 7th, 1953, in Maquoketa, IA, to Verlyn and Dolores (Dietz) Rutenbeck. Steve was a 1971 graduate...
Larry Black
Sep 23, 2026
Larry Black, 74, of Iowa City passed away on September 23, 2026. Larry Black was born on April 8, 1952 in Washington, IA to Orin and Lola (Morrow) Black.
Larry always had a smile and loved his Miller Lite and Camels. He worked his ass off, and seemingly endless amounts of overtime, for more than 30 years at the auto parts...
Betty Lee Ford
Sep 21, 2026
Betty Lee Ford, née Claycomb, passed away on September 21, 2026. She was born on December 28, 1931, in Vincennes, Indiana.
Betty completed her high school education in 1950 at Bridgeport, Illinois High School. During her school years, she received several honors in reading, spelling, and perfect attendance.
After her marriage to George Ford, Betty held several jobs and worked to help...
Karen Ann Franey
Sep 17, 2026
Karen Ann Franey was born on August 24, 1942, to Leonard and Frances (Kurtz) Shuppy. Karen grew up as the older sister to three younger brothers: Gary, Stephen, and Dennis Shuppy on the family farm near Brighton, Iowa. Karen attended Brighton Schools where she talked fondly of her days of playing 6-on-6 basketball. Karen graduated from Brighton Schools in 1960.
Karen...
Janis Ilene Runyon
Sep 16, 2026
Janis Ilene Runyon, née Mentzer, passed away on September 16, 2026, at Regency Park from vascular dementia. She was born on March 11, 1950, in Jefferson, Iowa.
Janis lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and a spirit that drew people to her. She worked at American Athletic for nearly 50 years before retiring in 2023, a remarkable testament to her...
