Helen E. (Stone) Wallick

Helen E. (Stone) Wallick, 95, of Albion, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the Village Manor in Lincoln. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 16, at the United Methodist Church in Albion. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Gene J. Mahoney

Gene Joseph Mahoney, 78, of Primrose, died on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at his home in Primrose. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, April 16, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spalding. Burial was at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery near Primrose, with military rites conducted by American Legion Post 299 of Spalding and American Legion Post 44 of Cedar Rapids.

Robert J. Rutten

Robert Joseph Rutten, 63, of Marquette died Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at his home. A private viewing was held Friday, April 15, for family members. Bob’s wishes were to be cremated, and a special family gathering will be held later this summer.  Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through the mortuary website at higbymortuary.com.

Elsie M. Stejskal

Elsie Marie Stejskal, 90, of Tecumseh, formerly of St. Edward, died Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Belle Terrace in Tecumseh. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 19, at the Methodist-Presbyterian Church in St. Edward. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery.