Orlo B McArtor

KALONA - Orlo B. McArtor was born November 19, 1929, in South English, Iowa, the son of LeRoy and Cora (King) McArtor. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1948 - 1952 during the Korean War. Orlo lived in the Wellman community for many years where he owned and operated an auto body repair shop. He enjoyed being outdoors, swimming, grilling and spending time with his beloved dog Bailey. In 2009 he moved to Kalona to the Pleasantview Home. Orlo passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona at the age of 89 years.
Orlo is survived by 3 sons: Jeff (Amy) McArtor of Davenport; Tracy (Marge) McArtor of Riverside; Jon (Carolyn) McArtor of Indialantic, Florida; a daughter: Melissa (Tom) Potter of Parnell; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and a sister Norma Schlabaugh of Broomfield, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters: Mary Eyestone, Freda Griffin; and 3 brothers: Leroy, Lyle and Donnie.


Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the Sharon Center United Methodist Church in rural Kalona. Pastor Erling Schultz will officiate. Burial will be in the Wellman Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held from 4-8 P.M. on Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. A memorial fund has been established for Pleasantview Home, Iowa City Hospice and Eastern Iowa Honor Flight.