OBITUARIES

Ruth Marie Zuber

Ruth Marie Zuber

Sep 10, 2019

Homestead- Ruth Marie Zuber was born September 2, 1942 rural South Amana, Iowa, the daughter of Milton and Elesa (Brockshus) Heitshusen. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School. Ruth was united in marriage to Dale William Zuber on August 19, 1962 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. Ruth work at Colony Village and Seven Villages as a waitress for many years. She...

Richard F Newkirk

Richard F Newkirk

Sep 9, 2019

Williamsburg-Richard Newkirk was born December 23, 1927 east of Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Alfred and Lillie (Brockshus) Newkirk. He attended Immanuel Parochial School. Richard served in the United States Navy. Richard was united in marriage to Ethel Heitshusen on December 5, 1948 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. The made their home west of Williamsburg. Richard farmed, worked for...

Stanley Earl Brenneman

Stanley Earl Brenneman

Sep 8, 2019

Stanley Earl Brenneman, age 89, of Ladora, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Father Dustin Vu officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ohio Cemetery, rural Ladora. The family will receive friends from 5 to...

Lloyd Dean Doehrmann

Lloyd Dean Doehrmann

Sep 7, 2019

Williamsburg-Lloyd Dean Doehrmann was born October 4, 1942 near South Amana, the son of Egon and Leona (Nagel) Doehrmann. He attended St. Paul Parochial School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Lloyd was united in marriage to Claudia Newkirk on May 10, 1964 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. He worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 35...

Carol Jean Anderson

Carol Jean Anderson

Sep 6, 2019

Carol Jean Anderson, age 62, of Marengo, passed away suddenly Friday, September 6, 2019 at Compass Memorial Hospital. Funeral services: 11:00 am Tuesday September 10, 2019, First Christian Church, Coralville, Iowa with Rev. Jill Michel officiating. Inurnment will occur at a later date. Visitation: 4-7 pm Monday September 9, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. In lieu of flowers...

Paula Sandersfeld

Paula Sandersfeld

Sep 6, 2019

Williamsburg-Paula Sandersfeld, passed away Friday, Sept. 6th at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids at the age of 92. She was born June 29, 1927 to Otto and Lena Beer in Dois Irmaos, Brazil, where her parents were Lutheran missionaries. After their 10 year commitment, the family returned to the U. S., lived in Springfield, IL, until her father became the...

Charles Sisk

Charles Sisk

Sep 5, 2019

Charles E. Sisk, 80, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019, at River Hills Village. Upon his request, Mr. Sisk has been cremated. There will be no visitation. A private inurnment will be held at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Keokuk. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to United Presbyterian Church, and may be mailed to...

Larry Coffman

Larry Coffman

Sep 2, 2019

Williamsburg- Lawrence (Larry) D. Coffman passed away on September 2, 2019. Larry was born December 19, 1931 to Donald and Mildred Coffman in North English, Iowa. He graduated from North English High School in 1949. In 1951, he married Bert Claypool. They resided in Williamsburg and raised 3 sons. Together they owned and operated several businesses in Williamsburg for over...

Emma Kathryn Dittrich

Emma Kathryn Dittrich

Aug 29, 2019

Emma Kathryn Dittrich, 102, of Amana, died 29 August 2019, at Colonial Manor of Amana, where she had been a resident for several years.  Funeral Service:  10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the Middle Amana Church, with Elder Peter Hoehnle officiating.  Burial will be in the Main Amana Cemetery, Main Amana.  Visitation:  5 to 7 p.m.,  Monday,...

Dorothy Ann Kahler

Dorothy Ann Kahler

Aug 28, 2019

Williamsburg- Dorothy Ann (Wardenburg) Kahler of North Liberty and formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Pioneer Park Care Center in Lone Tree at the age of 92 years. Dorothy Ann Kahler was born May 10, 1927 on a farm near Williamsburg, the daughter of Otto H. And Adella (Meyer) Wardenburg. She attended Immanuel Parochial...

Sylvan Lee Zuber

Sylvan Lee Zuber

Aug 27, 2019

Cedar Rapids-Sylvan Lee Zuber of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Marengo passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Colonial Manor in Amana at the age of 82 years He was born March 2, 1937 near Conroy, Iowa the son of Ezra and Mary "Mae" (Vercanda) Zuber. He graduate from Conroy High School. Sylvan was united in marriage to Elaine...

Ruth  Mews

Ruth Mews

Aug 27, 2019

Williamsburg- Ruth Mews was born October 3, 1920 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Florence (Wetjen) Spiegler. She attended school in New York City, until moving back to Williamsburg to attend St. Paul Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. She was united in marriage to Albert G. Mews on September 14, 1939 in Williamsburg. Ruth was...

Jack E. Smith

Jack E. Smith

Aug 21, 2019

Jack Smith, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be held from 1-6 p.m., on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel with a Rosary said at 2 p.m. after which family will greet friends until 4 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at...

Nora Dickel

Nora Dickel

Aug 20, 2019

FRYTOWN - Nora Elizabeth Dickel was born January 27, 1923 in Haven, Kansas, the daughter of Harvey J. and Elizabeth (Yoder) Miller. Her family moved to the Kalona community in 1928. She graduated from Center High School in 1941. On July 15, 1943, Nora was united in marriage to Cleo Dickel at her parents home in rural Frytown. They made...

Wanda Roth

Wanda Roth

Aug 19, 2019

Wanda M. Roth, 96, a resident of Scottsdale Arizona and formerly from Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019, after a brief illness in the hospital. Visitation will begin at 12:30p.m., on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, IA. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., that same day, at the Memorial...

Michael Charles Schwertfeger

Michael Charles Schwertfeger

Aug 19, 2019

Michael Charles Schwertfeger, age 58, of Cedar Rapids, passed away in his home Monday, August 19, 2019. Funeral Services; 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 26, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Visitation; 10:00 a.m., until service time, Monday, August 26, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Jim Davis officiating.  Burial will be in the Bishop Cemetery, rural Marengo....

Gerald DeLong

Gerald DeLong

Aug 16, 2019

WEST CHESTER-Gerald DeLong, age 90, of West Chester, died Friday, August 16, 2019, at the McCreedy Home in Washington. Gerald was born October 23, 1928, in Washington, IA, to Milo and Mae (Strait) DeLong. He graduated from West Chester High School in 1946 and Washington Junior College in 1948. Gerald was a star athlete for West Chester High, with the...

Dean Montgomery

Dean Montgomery

Aug 14, 2019

Dean Montgomery, age 93, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in Brooklyn, Iowa.  Funeral Service: 1:30 P.M. Monday, August 19, 2019, First Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, Iowa with Rev. Bernard Nti officiating. Burial will be in Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery with military honors. Visitation: 2 to 5 P.M. Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with a Masonic Service...

Carrol "Tub" Shaull

Carrol "Tub" Shaull

Aug 11, 2019

NORTH ENGLISH - Carrol L. "Tub" Shaull, 83, died Sunday, August 11, 2019 at the English Valley Care Center in North English. He was born October 21, 1935, the son of Virgil and Ailene (Montross) Shaull. He graduated from Millersburg High School in 1954 and farmed with his dad. On June 14, 1958, Carrol was united in marriage to Catherine...

Florence Zuber Schuerer

Florence Zuber Schuerer

Aug 11, 2019

Florence Zuber Schuerer, age 99 of Amana, died peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Colonial Manor of Amana.  Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Middle Amana Church with Elder Tony Berger officiating.  Burial will be in the East Amana Cemetery. Visitation: 4 –7 P.M. Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the Middle Amana Church....