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  Loxley Thistle Eckles IV, 71, of Cedar Rapids, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, peacefully at home. Memorial ser-vice was at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City followed by a Celebration of Loxley’s Life. Lox is survived by his loving wife of 32 years,...

  Verle Lint, 85, of Victor, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at Brooklyn Community Estate in Brooklyn. The family received friends for visitation Tuesday, Aug. 17, at Smith Funeral Home in Victor followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. A private family graveside service with military honors was held Wednesday at Victor Memorial Cemetery. Memorial...

  Carroll Lee Weyers, the son of Theodore Lewis and Emma Mae (Bell) Weyers, was born Dec. 18, 1938. He attended Palo Alto #5 Country School and then helped take care of the family farm. In 1959, Carroll was united in marriage with Dorothy Mae Winchell. To this union, Paul, Jackie, and Carlyn were born. Carroll...

Marvin Renaud, 78, of Grinnell, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, at Unity-Point Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 22, at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell and Marvin’s family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 23, at the...