Obituaries

Russell Emmett (OB) O'Brian, 79, of Hudson, passed away at his home Thursday,  June 4, 2026. He was born January 9, 1947, in rural Black Hawk County, son of Richard G. and  Gertrude A. (Van Tasell) O'Brian. He graduated from Hudson High School in 1966.   He

Nancy Lee Mahood, 83, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, June 3, at Ravenwood Care  Facility.   She was born April 30, 1943 in Vinton, Iowa, to James Abernathey and Virginia  (Jurgens) Abernathey. Nancy was a graduate of Orange High School. She married Darrel  Mahood December 31, 1964 in Laporte City. Darrel preceded

John Wayne Schletzbaum, a faithful family man, respected agricultural engineer, and lifelong  steward of the land, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026. John will be remembered as a man of faith,  humility, and unwavering dedication—a patient teacher, a generous mentor, a planner who thought ahead,  and a humble

Grady “Jack” Williams, was born December 27, 2009, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Andrew  Holtmeyer and Annie Williams. He was a sophomore at Iowa Valley High School in Marengo. Grady  participated in running track and field and football. Grady enjoyed bass fishing, deer hunting and most of  all spending

David Lee Shafer, 69, of Waterloo, passed away on April 26 at MercyOne Hospital.  David was born October 10, 1956, in Waterloo, the son of Robert and Mary Jane  (Heisler) Shafer.   David graduated from West High School in 1977. He worked at Hardee’s at the UNI Student Union for

Ledger James Dalton, 17, of Dunkerton, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 2,  2026, at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with AML.  Ledger was born on May 14, 2008, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Tim and Tina (Roquet) Dalton. He attended school in Dunkerton and