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12/29/2025

Richard Charles “Chuck” Powers, of Lone Tree, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 55.

Chuck was born on February 22, 1970, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Richard and Susan (Haney) Powers. He lived his entire life in the Iowa City area and attended Iowa City schools. He had several jobs over the years; the last of which was as a car detailer in Lone Tree.

Chuck made friends everywhere he went. He had a kind heart and was an overall nice guy willing to lend a hand when needed. He loved the band KISS and seemed to know all the musicians in 80’s bands off the top of his head. He loved animals of all kinds and had many as pets over the years, including a bearded dragon, snakes, and a ferret. He enjoyed car shows, working on cars, and always hoped to restore a Chevy Nova.

Richard Charles “Chuck” Powers, of Lone Tree, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 55. Chuck was born on February 22, 1970, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Richard and Susan (Haney) Powers. He lived his entire life in the Iowa City area and attended Iowa City schools. He had severa...

12/22/2025

Edith N. Snyder, age 65, of Iowa City, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at her home.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until noon on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service, where there will be a time of fellowship and luncheon following the visitation. Burial will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Born on November 20, 1960 in Marengo, Edith was the daughter of Wendell and Lucille (Criag) Snyder. Her parents sold the farm following her diagnosis, and they moved to Iowa City to be closer to the University of Iowa for Edith’s care.

Edith attended the University Hospital School. She then worked for Goodwill Industries until her retirement. Edith’s parents took care of her at home until 2002. She then moved to Reach for Your Potential where she received excellent care and made many lasting friendships.

Edith N. Snyder, age 65, of Iowa City, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at her home. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until noon on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service, where there will be a time of fellowship and luncheon following the visitation.....

12/22/2025

Charles Ray (Tiger) Tandy passed away suddenly on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 66. He was on the road in Crawfordsville, Indiana doing what he loved, picking up a load to be delivered to Williamsburg, Iowa.

Tiger was born in Iowa City, Iowa on June 11, 1959. He lived his entire life around the Oxford, Iowa area. He spent most of his adult working career in the trucking industry. He was owner of Tiger Tandy LLC trucking company.

Tiger enjoyed spending time with loved ones and friends. He especially enjoyed the chili parties that he hosted multiple times a year.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Cynthia, his sons Joshua and Jeremiah, along with grandchildren Matthew, Mary-Jane, and Elizabeth.

Charles Ray (Tiger) Tandy passed away suddenly on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 66. He was on the road in Crawfordsville, Indiana doing what he loved, picking up a load to be delivered to Williamsburg, Iowa. Tiger was born in Iowa City, Iowa on June 11, 1959. He lived his entire life aroun...

12/19/2025

Mary M. Fouchek, age 83 of rural Iowa City, died at her home with her brother, Eldon by her side on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City where there will be a time of visitation on Monday from 4 to 6pm. Burial will be at the Memory Gardens Cemetery following the funeral services on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Mary’s honor to the Lone Tree First Responders or Iowa City Hospice. We will be forever grateful to Hospice as they provided assistance making it possible for Mary to stay at home until she was called to Heaven.

Mary Margaret Fouchek was born November 18, 1942, in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Harold and Edith (Hotz) Fouchek. She attended country school near their home farm through the 8th grade, when she then attended City High School in Iowa City graduating in 1961. She continued her education at the Iowa City Commercial College where while attending she taught English Courses. She entered the world of work as a secretary for the former State Senator, D.C. Nolan and two local county attorneys. She later began working for Landmark Surveying, where Mary worked for 20 years until her retirement. She was so thankful for this opportunity as it was her favorite employment.

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12/19/2025

Cyrus Matthew Johnson, age 18, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Visitation will be held from noon until 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4300 Trailridge Road Southeast, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. at the church. Burial will be held at a later date in Orem City Cemetery, Orem, Utah.

Cyrus was born on March 14, 2007 in Provo, Utah, he is the cherished son of Matthew and Devyn (Hunter) Johnson. Words cannot express how much we love being his parents. Cy comes from a large and rowdy family with siblings who adored him; Ellery (Jacob) Pawlowski, Bailey (John) Low, Taitem, Gus, Sloane and Zadie, and our two precious angel babies Emma and Vince. His loving grandparents Logan and Diane Hunter, Allan Johnson, and Connie Atkinson. Aunts and Uncles: Max (Sophy) Hunter, Ed (Merci)Johnson, Beth (Jason) Stoffel, Becky (Jeremiah) Comment, and Lindsey (Steven Koether) Miller. Many, many cousins will miss him too. He was preceded in death by our beloved Uncle Lloyd Hunter.

Cyrus graduated from Mount Vernon High School with the class of 2025, where he participated in Concert Choir, Jazz Choir and Band, Marching Band, Speech, MVHS Drama and varsity basketball (woot woot, iykyk). He was so talented and successful at such a wide variety of things. He was a very hard worker and demonstrated such dedication in his young life. He was currently a Freshman at the University of Iowa on vocal performance scholarship, where he was studying for a double major of Music Therapy and Voice Education.

Cyrus Matthew Johnson, age 18, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Visitation will be held from noon until 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4300 Trailridge Road Southeast, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral service will....

12/18/2025

Patricia “Patty” Dunlap, age 70, longtime resident of Iowa City died at her home, with her husband Terry, by her side, on Wednesday December 10, 2025.

A time for family and friends to gather and share their memories will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Friday, December 19th, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. In conclusion, there will be a short service starting at 5:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Patty’s honor to the preschool program at Parkview Church in Iowa City or Grace Community Church in North Liberty. To share a thought, memory or condolence, please visit Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website @ www.gayandciha.com.

Patricia Mara Chelesvig was born May 4, 1955, in Clarion, Iowa, the daughter of Tom and G. Nadine (Nickell) Chelesvig. During her high school years she participated in 4-H, enjoyed cheerleading and sewing. Following graduation from Webster City High School in 1973, she married Terry Hunter who tragically passed within a year of their marriage. Patty attended and graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Early Childhood Education. One spring night in 1977, Patty asked Terry Dunlap to dance. The dance continued on for 42 years. They married on July 9, 1983, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Iowa City, and to this union their daughter Nadia was born. Patty and Terry made their home in Iowa City.

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Patricia “Patty” Dunlap, age 70, longtime resident of Iowa City died at her home, with her husband Terry, by her side, on Wednesday December 10, 2025. A time for family and friends to gather and share their memories will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Friday, December 19th, at Gay & Ciha Funeral a...

12/18/2025

Diane M. Thompson, age 70 of Iowa City died Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her home in Iowa City.

Diane Marie Lockard was born October 3, 1955, in Twin Falls, ID the son of Jim and Shirley Fay (Enos) Lockard. She attended and graduated from high school in Kimberly, ID with the Class of 1973. She began a career with the former Moore Business Forms (RM Donnally) in Jerome, ID, transferred to Iowa City when they closed operations there in 1994. She worked here until her retirement.

Diane M. Thompson, age 70 of Iowa City died Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her home in Iowa City. Diane Marie Lockard was born October 3, 1955, in Twin Falls, ID the son of Jim and Shirley Fay (Enos) Lockard. She attended and graduated from high school in Kimberly, ID with the Class of 1973. She be...

12/11/2025

Robert L. “Bob” Hicks, age 88 of Iowa City died Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

A time of visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 to 3pm Sunday, December 14th. at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service concluding at 3pm with a funeral service at the funeral home. Private graveside services will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City. To share a thought, memory or condolence with his family please visit Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website @ www.gayandciha.com.

Robert Leon Hicks was born April 23, 1937, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of George W. and Dorothy H. (Routson) Hicks. Following graduation from West Milton, OH high school he attended and graduated from General Motors Institute (GMI) with his degree in mechanical engineering. He began a career as a mechanical engineer with Inland Manufacturing in Ohio, until receiving a call from the former Sheller-Globe Corporation wanting him to move to Keokuk, Iowa. This began a 27 year career with them, becoming the plant manager of the Keokuk and Iowa City manufacturing plants. Company changed ownership, Bob made the decision not to retire just yet, but spent the next seven years with Oral-B as Engineering Manager. Now ready to retire at the age of 60, he became the farmer of his dreams, ever since he was 14 he wanted to be a farmer. Timing was everything because he was able to have 8 farms and 15 beef cows and able to go to the farm everyday until the last weeks!

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Robert L. “Bob” Hicks, age 88 of Iowa City died Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 to 3pm Sunday, December 14th. at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service concluding at 3pm with a funera...

12/11/2025

Jessica Moore, age 46, of Wilton, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at University of Iowa Healthcare.

Born on March 29, 1979, Jessica was the daughter of Dennis and Vikki (Wilken) Beinke. She grew up in Wilton and graduated from Wilton High School in 1997.

Jessica worked as a sales associate at the Vision Center at Walmart.

Jessica Moore, age 46, of Wilton, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at University of Iowa Healthcare. Born on March 29, 1979, Jessica was the daughter of Dennis and Vikki (Wilken) Beinke. She grew up in Wilton and graduated from Wilton High School in 1997. Jessica worked as a sales associate....

12/03/2025

Richard Miller, 79 lifetime Solon area farmer died on his farm, surrounded by his family, Monday, December 1, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11am Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Solon where visitation will be from 4 to 7pm Tuesday. A parish Rosary will conclude visitation at 7pm Tuesday evening. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Solon. In honor of Richard, memorial donations can be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Solon. To share a thought, memory or condolence with his family please visit Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website @ www.gayandciha.com.

Richard was born October 14, 1946, in Iowa City, the son of John and Loretta (Wieser) Miller. Growing up on the family farm south of Solon, Richard attended Solon schools graduating from Solon High School with the Class of 1965. Richard was united in marriage to Judith Ann English on June 9, 1973. Not only has he farmed all his life, he also worked as an auctioneer for a time. Richard simply loved God’s outdoors, he couldn’t be out there enough! He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially his annual “Minnesota Deer River Fishing Trip” that he wouldn’t miss and the stories and memories will live on. Richard was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Solon American Legion, but nothing, but nothing was more important than his family, especially as the grandchildren came along and then his great-granddaughter, wow!

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Richard Miller, 79 lifetime Solon area farmer died on his farm, surrounded by his family, Monday, December 1, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11am Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Solon where visitation will be from 4 to 7pm Tuesday. A parish Rosary will con...

12/03/2025

Rodney L. Schleeter, age 55 or North Liberty died Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Rodney was born August 5, 1970 in Moline, Illinois, the son of Leslie and Carol (Herzmann) Schleeter. Growing up in Moline he attended schools there graduating from East Moline High School. He came to the Iowa City area many years ago, here he met the love of his life, Vincent K. Cook. The couple would be as a couple for many years before officially being married on October 10, 2010, over 30 years of this beautiful friendship.

Rodney L. Schleeter, age 55 or North Liberty died Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Rodney was born August 5, 1970 in Moline, Illinois, the son of Leslie and Carol (Herzmann) Schleeter. Growing up in Moline he attended schools there graduating f...

12/03/2025

Brooke L. Dixon, age 47 of Iowa City passed in Iowa City surrounded by her family Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Services celebrating Brooke’s life will be held at 3pm Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City where there will be a time of visitation from 1:30 pm until services and also following services with a reception at the funeral home.

Brooke Lucille Dixon was born November 17, 1978, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Freddie A. and Cheryl S. (Elwood) Dixon. Her family moved to Iowa City where Brooke attended schools, beginning with Grant Wood Elementary, SouthEast Junior High, and graduating from City High School with the Class of 1997. Following this she attended and graduated from Kirkwood Community College. For many years she worked as a logistics specialist in the transportation industry, most recently for CH Robinson Trucking. She blessed many with her living not only in Iowa City, but Kansas City, Atlanta, and Norwalk, Iowa.

Brooke lived her life to the fullest, she was high energy for anything that was Kansas City, The Chiefs, The Royals, The Diamonds! She enjoyed shopping, in fact she made sure that she had her Christmas shopping done for this year, special presents for sure for her family and friends. Brooke was tight with her family and friends, the ”Magnificent Seven” was a bonding of Brooke and six longtime friends that couldn’t be broken not even with this horrible disease! And her family, no matter where Brooke was, her family was always there, maybe in person, online, her phone but always in spirit as Brooke was to them. Even in her last days, she wasn’t concerned about herself, it was everyone else. A kind soul who was loved by so many!

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