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Willet Babcock was a furniture and casket maker by trade, and ended up in Paris, Texas. Before he died, in 1881, he orde...
10/07/2025

Willet Babcock was a furniture and casket maker by trade, and ended up in Paris, Texas. Before he died, in 1881, he ordered himself an impressive memorial from a master-stonecutter, a German immigrant named Gustave Klein, who carved some of the most ornate grave markers at the time.

John Frederick Marlowe, age 89, legendary local sportswriter affectionately known as “Jack” passed away peacefully on Sa...
10/06/2025

John Frederick Marlowe, age 89, legendary local sportswriter affectionately known as “Jack” passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, October 4, 2025, at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa.

John Frederick Marlowe was born on April 3, 1936, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Dillon Frederick and Louise Be...

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Concrete is often used because it can be shaped and formed in unique ways. However, concrete is especially susceptible t...
10/05/2025

Concrete is often used because it can be shaped and formed in unique ways. However, concrete is especially susceptible to mold and mildew which means grave markers made of these materials need to be cleaned more often.

When a member of the military is separated, is charged from active duty, or retires, they receive a DD Form 214. This fo...
10/04/2025

When a member of the military is separated, is charged from active duty, or retires, they receive a DD Form 214. This form is used to verify that a person was indeed a military service member. In order to plan a military funeral that includes funeral honors, this form must be presented to the funeral director before the arrangement process can begin.

Ronald (Ron) Lynn Frandsen, 67 of Olathe, KS, formerly of Maquoketa IA, passed away on September 30, 2025.Ron was born o...
10/02/2025

Ronald (Ron) Lynn Frandsen, 67 of Olathe, KS, formerly of Maquoketa IA, passed away on September 30, 2025.

Ron was born on July 8, 1958 in Dubuque, IA to Art and Karen (Andersen) Frandsen. He grew up in the Nashville and Maquoketa areas, attending school first in Baldwin, IA then moving to t...

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Steven Bradley Leu, 70, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at home.Steven Bradley Leu was bo...
10/01/2025

Steven Bradley Leu, 70, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at home.

Steven Bradley Leu was born on March 15, 1955, in Burlington, Iowa, to Harvey G. Sr. and Myrna Mae (Leeper) Leu. He graduated from Danville High School in 1973 and then entered the military where...

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Have you heard of the "last-year test?" If this year were your last, what would you do differently? " The purpose of thi...
10/01/2025

Have you heard of the "last-year test?" If this year were your last, what would you do differently? " The purpose of this test - meditation on death - is to help us reflect on our lives, teaching us how to live each moment mindfully.
This article from NYT also shares meditation practices performed by Buddhist monks, including co**se meditation. If you read to the end of the article, you'll see that there's evidence to support that contemplating death and mortality might actually make you funnier. Read it and let us know what you think: https://nyti.ms/3r19QpG

Kathryn M. “Kay” Lechtenberg, 91, of Maquoketa, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed a...
09/30/2025

Kathryn M. “Kay” Lechtenberg, 91, of Maquoketa, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday morning, September 29, 2025, at Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Born on November 11, 1933, in Hornell,...

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The famous Woodridge Monuments were constructed by Colonel Henry G. Wooldridge, constructed over the course of seven yea...
09/29/2025

The famous Woodridge Monuments were constructed by Colonel Henry G. Wooldridge, constructed over the course of seven years and commemorates family members and other loved ones Wooldridge lost over the course of his lifetime. The figures include his mother, sisters, and his horse named Fop.

Facing fear is hard. Yet if you stay strong you’ll often find you are capable of facing more than you ever imagined you ...
09/26/2025

Facing fear is hard. Yet if you stay strong you’ll often find you are capable of facing more than you ever imagined you could.

Pearl Elizabeth Ballou, 76, of Maquoketa, formerly of Anamosa and Cedar Rapids, died on September 18, 2025. She was a be...
09/25/2025

Pearl Elizabeth Ballou, 76, of Maquoketa, formerly of Anamosa and Cedar Rapids, died on September 18, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.

She was born to Isol and Stella Walker on October 21, 1949, in Clayton, New Mexico, and named after her grandmother. The eldest daughter...

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09/24/2025

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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
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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.