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13/08/2025

We believe cremation can and should be an experience. Saying goodbye to a loved one is necessary regardless of what you choose for the body’s final resting place. The grieving process starts at a funeral, celebration of life, or gathering of some sort. In planning for your own funeral, or at the time of need for a loved one, consider creating an experience for friends, families, colleagues, and neighbors to say goodbye and begin the grieving process. If you would like us to contact you to answer any questions regarding a celebration of life, let us know if you prefer communication by phone or email: http://carsonandson.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/

11/08/2025

One of the final steps to crafting a headstone is the shaping and finishing to achieve the precise shape and dimensions requested by the client. These finishing touches are often done by hand by experienced artisans.

11/08/2025

Lyle J. Schmidt, 84, of Preston, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, August 4, 2025, at home.

Lyle Joseph Schmidt was born on August 23, 1940 in Iowa to Arthur W. and Loretta C. (Franzen) Schmidt. He grew up in Jackson County where he attended Fairfield Country School. His early ...

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10/08/2025

Marilou Risser, 82, of West Des Moines, formerly from Maquoketa, passed away on August 6, 2025.

Born on July 17, 1943, to Darrell and Helen (Battles) Reichling, she graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1961, then attended Stephens College, an all-girls school in Columbia, MO.

On S...

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09/08/2025

Carol Elaine Ulvestad, 91, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at Bishop Drumm in Johnston, Iowa.

Carol was born on July 25, 1934, to Clifford and Eleanor Ulvestad in Fillmore, MN. The family moved to Maquoketa, Iowa, where Carol spent most of her youth.
After high school, Carol went...

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09/08/2025

07/08/2025

Symbolism Explained: A compass usually in an open position over open book, with letter “G” within angle of compass - represents Masonic affiliation. What would your choice for a meaningful engraving be? Tell us below!

04/08/2025

How do you want to be remembered? Share this post with someone that you know will be remembered as a great mom.

02/08/2025

Deciding on cremation can leave you with lots of questions. Our Cremation FAQ has answers to the most common questions about cremation. Visit our page here: https://www.carsonandson.com/servicesproducts/at-peace-cremation-and-burial

01/08/2025

Ira G. “Gene/Peanuts” Chase, 80, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Harmony in Dubuque.

Ira Gene Chase was born on January 23, 1945 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Ira Edward and Carolyn V. (Clark) Chase. He grew up in Jackson County and attended Baldwin schools....

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31/07/2025

"The pain will leave once it has finished teaching you." - Unknown

31/07/2025

Calvin R. Breeden, 54, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday evening, July 29, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Calvin Richard Breeden was born on March 7, 1971 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Robert Allen and Brenda Mae (Bar...

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Monday	08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:30 - 16:30
Thursday	08:30 - 16:30
Friday	08:30 - 16:30
Saturday	08:30 - 12:00

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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.