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Reading Suggestion: The Harry Potter Series - the story of a young man who deals with the death of his parents - can be ...
04/27/2026

Reading Suggestion: The Harry Potter Series - the story of a young man who deals with the death of his parents - can be a good read for a grieving adolescent.

David C. “Dave” Gombert, 68, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Jackson Coun...
04/26/2026

David C. “Dave” Gombert, 68, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa.

A memorial gathering of family and friends celebrating Dave’s life will be held from 3 to 5 P.M. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Car...

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Once the headstone has been cut and shaped, it is polished to create a smooth surface. Stones are polished using machine...
04/23/2026

Once the headstone has been cut and shaped, it is polished to create a smooth surface. Stones are polished using machines with varying grit levels that smooth down the surface, followed by aluminum or tin oxide powder that gives the stones a shiny finish.

Norma G. Smith, 101, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Io...
04/22/2026

Norma G. Smith, 101, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Norma Geraldine Smith was born on September 13, 1924, in Canton, Iowa, to Norman and Grace (Shirk) McGaffee. She graduated from Maquoketa High School. She married Edwin...

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Alden S. Browne, 90, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Winds at M...
04/22/2026

Alden S. Browne, 90, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Winds at Mattern Orchard.

Alden was born in Maquoketa, Iowa, son of the late Andrew and Pauline (Stowers) Browne. On May 20, 1956, he married Donna Henry.

He is survived by h...

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Anytime that you are honoring the life of a member of the military, it's important to look your best. Casual clothing li...
04/22/2026

Anytime that you are honoring the life of a member of the military, it's important to look your best. Casual clothing like jeans, t-shirts or sweaters should be left at home as they will be considered disrespectful.

Faith is seeing light with your heart when all your eyes see is darkness.
04/19/2026

Faith is seeing light with your heart when all your eyes see is darkness.

Christina Marie “Chris” Clark-Shanahan, age 61, of Delmar, Iowa, passed away on April 16, 2026.Chris was born on January...
04/18/2026

Christina Marie “Chris” Clark-Shanahan, age 61, of Delmar, Iowa, passed away on April 16, 2026.

Chris was born on January 24, 1965, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to the late Gerald “Fuzzy” Clark and Patsy Clark. She was a 1983 graduate of Andrew High School. Following graduation she attended Capri Col...

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William R. “Billy” Schick, 58, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday evening, April 13, 2026, at the Jackson County ...
04/16/2026

William R. “Billy” Schick, 58, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday evening, April 13, 2026, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa.

William R. “Billy” Schick was born December 11, 1967, in Rockford, Illinois, to William and Norma (Bickford) Schick. Billy married Stac...

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Nellie K. Clark, 79, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, April 14, 2026, at home.Nellie Kay E...
04/16/2026

Nellie K. Clark, 79, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, April 14, 2026, at home.

Nellie Kay Edwards was born on June 20, 1946, to Sanford Tony and Ethel Marion (Chase) Edwards. She was raised with strong family values and a warm spirit that remained with her throu...

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Jerre A. Fey, 77, of Maquoketa, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at home.Jerre Alan Fey was born on January 27, ...
04/16/2026

Jerre A. Fey, 77, of Maquoketa, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at home.

Jerre Alan Fey was born on January 27, 1949, in Clinton, Iowa, to Lloyd and Camilla (Wagner) Fey. He was a 1967 graduate of Delwood High School. Following graduation, he served his country in the United States ...

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318 W Pleasant Street
Maquoketa, IA
52060

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

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Serving Families Since 1936

During the Great Depression, when many families were suffering through their worst hardships in history, William Garfield Carson opened our doors for the first time.

The bartering system was used quite often. Horses, food and other material items were often exchanged for funeral services. Since those early beginnings, we have grown and changed along with the community that we serve. Moving to our present location in 1938, this historic facility provides a warm gracious atmosphere, featuring traditional rooms and intimate visiting areas decorated in attractive colors. Built in 1877, the Victorian home is on the National Register of Historic Buildings.

In 1999, it was necessary to change with the times. For the third time, the building underwent an extensive renovation, and we added an additional 3100 square feet. 2009 again brought changes to our facility as we remodeled and repurposed some rooms and added our event center called “The Bistro”. In 2014, we redid the front landscaping adding a sitting wall for outside guests with new signage and illuminated night lighting.