Michelle London

1 week ago | telegraphherald.com | Michelle London

For the former Karen Michel and Loras Watters, the third time was the charm. Karen Michel — now Karen Watters — grew up on a farm near Zwingle, Iowa, while Loras grew up in Bellevue, Iowa. For rural Jackson County teenagers in the early 1960s, dances were the social glue that held them all together. Barn dances, community dances and family celebrations were always well-attended. In the spring of 1961, Loras attended his cousin’s graduation party. Karen, who was a friend of his cousin, was there, too.

1 week ago | telegraphherald.com | Michelle London

For the former Karen Michel and Loras Watters, the third time was the charm. Karen Michel — now Karen Watters — grew up on a farm near Zwingle, Iowa, while Loras grew up in Bellevue, Iowa. For rural Jackson County teenagers in the early 1960s, dances were the social glue that held them all together. Barn dances, community dances and family celebrations were always well-attended. In the spring of 1961, Loras attended his cousin’s graduation party. Karen, who was a friend of his cousin, was there, too.

1 week ago | telegraphherald.com | Michelle London

EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. — Sandy Garrett-Wagner, 79, went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at her home in East Dubuque. Services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Dubuque. Friends may visit with the family after 9 a.m., at the church prior to the service. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque. Sandy’s full obituary may be viewed at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.

1 week ago | telegraphherald.com | Michelle London

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — John Francis Koch, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at the Oldorf Hospice House on April 25, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. A visitation will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids on May 9, 2025, from 9:00 — 10:00 am. The funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM, with the burial taking place at St. Joseph Cemetery following the service.

1 week ago | telegraphherald.com | Michelle London

PHOENIX — We share with heavy hearts the passing of Richard Arthur Pope, 60, on April 25, 2025, in Phoenix, AZ. Born December 1, 1964, in Dubuque, IA, Rich departed peacefully, surrounded by his partner, Kirstin (Carlson) Pope, and their son, Nick. He will be dearly missed and remembered for the warmth and joy he brought to all. Rich was a caring person who loved helping others. Whether chopping wood, building a shed, fixing cars, or cleaning up after a storm, people could count on him.