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  • Kara Behlke Ungerman

    Kara Behlke Ungerman

    DATE OF BIRTH

    January 18th, 1983

    DATE OF DEATH

    August 4, 2023

    LOCATION

    Des Moines, Iowa

    Her Story

    Kara E. Ungerman passed away due to complications after giving birth to her firstborn child, Oliver Nolan Ungerman on Friday August 4th, 2023. Before she passed, Kara and her loving and devoted husband, Andy Ungerman, were able to share this miraculous moment.

    Kara Elizabeth Behnke was born on January 18th, 1983, in Wray, Colorado. She was baptized and confirmed in the United Methodist Church. She loved growing up on the family farm in Benkelman, Nebraska, and participated in 4-H. Her passion for food and nutrition was apparent early on. She received her Girl Scout Gold Award, was active in FFA, FBLA, National Honor Society, and participated in band, basketball, volleyball, and track. She graduated as Salutatorian from Dundy County High School in 2001. She was also a devout Christian and member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Urbandale, Iowa.

    Kara pursued her passion for all things nutritious and delicious while attending University of Nebraska – Lincoln, where she graduated with a B.S. in Dietetics and was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. Kara’s dedicated pursuit of this career continued as an intern at the Yale Medical Center; working for the New York Beef Council; as a dietitian with Hy-Vee in Marion, Iowa; Corporate Dietitian and Director of Brand Strategy at Schnucks in St. Louis; and Vice President of Nutrition Health & Wellness Transformation at the National Pork Board in Des Moines, Iowa.

    To list everyone she touched would take pages and pages. Kara was selfless and kind and made you feel like the most important person in the room. Kara was full of life; she could make anyone smile and laugh with her quick wit. She was always ready to have fun, and her love of life could make any moment the best moment ever.

    Her passion and zest for life, without doubt, has been passed on to Oliver. Kara’s spirit will be with us forever, especially with Andy and their beautiful boy.

    Kara is survived by her husband Andy and son, Oliver; her parents Ted and Maureen Behlke; brother Eric (Carrie) Behlke and their kids Hoxie and Cordelia; brother Nathan (Allie) Behlke and their kids Bryndle, Beckham, Bensyn, and Baylor. Her husband’s parents and siblings: Harvey and Verna Ungerman; sister Lori (Mark) Bransford and their kids Lizzy, Emma, Phillip, Eddie; sister Kelly (Roger) Humburg, and their kids Abby, Claire, Lindsay; brother Michael (Annie) and their kids Adeline, Jillian, Calvin. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Ted and Verle Behlke, Erwin and Loretta Fuerniss, and her uncle Stephen Fuerniss.

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  • Morgan Schlader Walters

    Morgan Schlader Walters

    DATE OF BIRTH

    August 12, 1990

    DATE OF DEATH

    March 31, 2023

    LOCATION

    Charles City, Iowa

    Her Story

    Morgan Renee Walters, 32, was born August 12, 1990, to Brent and Christine (Lynch) Schlader in Charles City, Iowa. She passed away March 31, 2023, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

    Morgan graduated from Charles City High School in 2008 and at the University of Upper Iowa in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Conservation Management.

    On October 26, 2019, Morgan married her best friend and love of her life, Tyler Walters, in Marble Rock, Iowa. Together they were blessed with the birth of two sons: Riley and Bennett. The couple also had two dogs: Timber and Gauge.

    Morgan was employed with Viafield Cooperative as an Accounting Associate and loved being with her work family and helping customers. Prior to Viafield, Morgan was employed at Zoetis, where she met many lifelong friends. She also was never afraid to put on her rubber boots and help out on the Schlader Family Farm.

    Morgan was an avid gardener and loved maintaining the flower beds around their home. She also enjoyed birdwatching, hiking, mushroom hunting and trapping with her husband, son and dogs. She truly loved being outside and had an appreciation for our natural resources.

    Morgan was THE BEST MOM. She was so proud of Riley and loved watching him do “toddler things” and show off his LEGO block creations. She was so eager to raise another baby boy and watch the boys grow up together.

    Morgan is survived by her husband, Tyler; their sons: Riley and Bennett; her parents, Brent and Christine Schlader; brother, Tylor Schlader (Race Higgins); grandfather, Craig Lynch; grandmother, Laurna Schlader; mother and father-in-law, Melody and Todd Walters; sister-in-law, Heather (Cody) Baker; nephews: Carson and Cooper; along with numerous other family members and friends.

    She was preceded in death by her dog, Timber; grandmother, Geraldine Lynch; uncle, Randy Peters; and grandfather, Gene Schlader.

    Morgan has touched the lives of countless people. She will be remembered as a kindhearted soul, and a true friend.

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  • Melinda Saltzman

    Melinda Saltzman

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    Date of Birth

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    August 8, 1986

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    June 17, 2026

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    Burlington, Iowa

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Melinda Saltzman, 39, of Burlington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, alongside her unborn child, at her home in Burlington.

    She was born August 8, 1986, in Burlington, to Tina Gerling and Danny White.

    Melinda loved hanging out with friends and family, but her greatest joy was her son. She was a devoted mother to Brantlee. She and Brantlee were deeply excited to welcome her newest child, a baby girl, due in November.

    Survivors include her son, Brantlee; three brothers, Ryan (Josee) Nelsen, John “JJ” (Ali) Kephart, Jr., and Jacob Reighard all of IA; mother, Tina Giberson of IL; grandmother, Gloria Reighard of IL; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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    Memorials

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  • Maribel Moreno, LPN

    Maribel Moreno, LPN

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    July 27, 1986

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    April 2, 2022

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    Onawa, Iowa

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Maribel Moreno, 35, of Whiting, Iowa passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Burgess Health Center, Onawa, Iowa. Maribel was 37 weeks pregnant with her daughter, Aidan Danielle Smith and they passed together.

    Maribel was born July 27, 1986 in Santa Ana, California, the daughter of Guillermo and Amalia (Lupercio) Moreno. Maribel was baptized in the Santa Ana First Pillar Church and also took First Communion there. Maribel was confirmed at San Miguel El Alto. She attended Carver elementary school in Santa Ana, California, Overland in Colorado, and North Dallas in Dallas, Texas. Maribel moved to Sioux City, Iowa and graduated from North High School. She furthered her education at Morningside and Western Iowa Tech in Sioux City and obtained her LPN. Maribel was currently working at Walmart as a team lead in Sioux City, Iowa.

    Maribel and John Smith were united into marriage August 2, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Maribel loved being a hard worker, caring, and always being someone’s shoulder to cry and lean on. She was the most studious person. Maribel enjoyed playing with her pets and taking her sister and mother places. She enjoyed all the little things in life with others that surrounded her. Maribel loved her animals, reading, and traveling.

    Survivors include her husband, John Smith of Whiting, Iowa; parents, Guillermo and Amalia Moreno; sister, Luz Moreno; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

    She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Domitila Miranda, Eliodoro Lupercio, Baudelia Hernandez, and Miguel Moreno; and her black lab, Kender Daniel Moreno.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Sharon ‘Sherry’ Hallagan

    Sharon ‘Sherry’ Hallagan

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    July 31, 1969

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    January 30, 2008

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    Iowa City, Iowa

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Sharon ‘Sherry’ Marie Hallagan, 38 of 1946 Brown Deer Road, Coralville died Wednesday, January 30, 2008, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics from complications of giving birth to her first child, Heather.

    Sharon Marie Hallagan was born July 31, 1969, in Oak Park, Illinois the daughter of Kevin J. and Annette H. (Kiddoo) Hallagan.

    Sherry graduated from Mother McAuley High School in 1987 in Chicago and then received a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois in 1991. She was united in marriage on April 27, 1996 to Michael Pellizzari at St. Patricks Church in Lake Forest, Illinois.

    Sherry was a Trust Officer at Harris Bank in Chicago before moving with her husband to Coralville in 2003. She was a member of St. Thomas More Parish, University Club and the Gourmet Group. She enjoyed exercising, decorating, was a vibrant, spirited young woman with a great sense of humor.

    Her family includes her husband, Michael Pellizzari; daughter, Heather Marie Pellizzari; parents, Kevin and Annette Hallagan of Lake Forest, Illinois; mother-in-law, Blanche Pellizzari of Palos Heights, Illinois; sisters, Anne Marie Vasil and her husband David of Palos Heights, Illinois, Patricia Falimirski and her husband Mark of Carmel, Indiana, Mary Jo Jenkins and her husband Joseph and Theresa King and her husband Kevin all of Oak Forest, Illinois, Meghan Watts and her husband Tim of Arlington Heights, Illinois; thirty-one nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Barbara Burkhart and her husband David of Aurora, Illinois, Mary Ann Pellicore and her husband Martin of Palos Heights, Illinois; brothers-in-law, David Pellizzari and his wife Amy of Riverside, Illinois and Peter Pellizzari and his wife Pamela of Cary, Illinois.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

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  • Laura Meyer, CNA

    Laura Meyer, CNA

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    February 17, 1980

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    August 11, 2008

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    Mason City, Iowa

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    Cause of Death

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    Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Laura Mae Meyer, 28, died Sunday (Aug. 10, 2008) of postpartum cardiomyopathy, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

    Laura Mae Meyer was born Feb. 17, 1980, in Mason City, the daughter of David F.H. Meyer Jr. and Rebecca (Kruse) Rachut. She attended Mason City and Forest City schools, and later received her GED. Laura and her significant other of several years, Ron Espinosa, were blessed with three children.

    She worked at Good Shepherd as a nurse’s aid until an injury to her back. She wasn’t able to work due to her injury; and became a full-time mom. Her boys are so proud of their mother for always helping others, which Laura continued doing after her death by giving the gift of life to others through organ donation. The three boys are in the loving care of their aunt DeeDee.

    In Laura’s younger years, she enjoyed horses and competed in several different events. She loved being a mother, music, dancing, taking great adventures with her friends, socializing and gardening.

    She enjoyed helping her family at the farmer’s markets. She was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Mason City, where she volunteered for different church activities and events.

    She is survived by her mother, Rebecca (Ronald) Rachut of Fertile; father, David F.H. Meyer Jr. of Manly; children, Marcus Espinosa, 9 years, Dominic Espinosa, 4 years, and Avery Espinosa, 2 months; grandmother, Frances Kruse of Mason City; siblings, Delilah “DeeDee” Mead of Mason City, Charmine Schodde of Corcoran, Minn., Danny (Tina) Swartwood of Sugarland, Texas, Travis Ostlund of East Bethel, Minn., Eric Meyer of Wyoming, Minn., Sal (Jenny) Meyer of Winnebago, Minn.; along with several loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

    She is preceded in death by her sisters, Annette Meyer and Jeanine Warden; grandparents, David Sr. and Anna Meyer; and her aunt, Phyllis.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

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