OBITUARIES

Aug 11, 2019

Wanda Brooks, 73, of Wayland, IA, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Wayland Mennonite Church from 4:007:00 p.m. with family present. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Wayland Mennonite Church with Pastors Kelly Slagel, Michael Swartzendruber...

Aug 10, 2019

Williamsburg-Donald Arnold Doehrmann was born February 28, 1943 at home in Troy township, Iowa County, Iowa. The son of Arnold and Lillie (Glandorf) Doehrmann. He was baptized on March 2, 1943 at Immanuel Lutheran Church and confirmed on June 9, 1957 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. He attended Lutheran Interparish School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1961. Don...

Aug 8, 2019

David D. Baker, 56, of Swedesburg, IA, died Thursday, August 8, 2019, in Sumner, IA, from injuries sustained in a crop duster airplane accident. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Faith Christian Outreach Church with Pastor Gary Van Nyhuis officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. In lieu of...

Aug 7, 2019

Kathleen Mae Schutterle, age 60, of Ladora suddenly passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There will be no services at this time. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials and cards may be sent to Vicky Schutterle at P.O. Box 193, Ladora, Iowa 52251.

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Aug 6, 2019

Homestead-Donald Gene Teggatz was born August 7, 1937 near Homestead, Iowa, the son of Wayne and Olga (Schwarting) Teggatz. He was baptized on August 29, 1937 at Immanuel Lutheran Church and confirmed on May 13, 1951. He attended Immanuel Parochial School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1955. Donald served in the United States Army from January 1957 -...

Aug 3, 2019

Phyllis J. Humphrey, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away, Saturday, August 3, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Visitation will begin at 12 noon, on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. A Christian Vigil service will be held that evening at 5:00 p.m. The family will greet friends following the Vigil service that evening at...

Aug 1, 2019

Joyce Darlene Young, age 77, of Marengo, passed away at her home Thursday, August 1, 2019. Family will receive friends from 4 -7 p.m., Monday, August 5, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church, Marengo. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be contributed to the American Cancer Society.

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Aug 1, 2019

Charleen Mary Mumby Foster, age 83 of Grinnell, formerly of Marengo, died Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the Mayflower Health Center in Grinnell. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 5, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, Marengo with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Cemetery, Ladora. Visitation: 3 to 6...

Aug 1, 2019

Ralph Ellis McBride, age 87 of Marengo, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. His devoted wife, Janet Mae McBride, age 87, followed him the next day, August 2, 2019. There will be private graveside services at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Essence of Life Hospice, 3207 220 th Trail, Amana,...

Aug 1, 2019

James Russell Austin, age 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 12, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church, Williamsburg with Rev. Dan Jessop and Rev. Danny Capon officiating. Burial will be in the York Cemetery, Williamsburg with military honors. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday,...

Jul 29, 2019

WELLMAN - Muriel Joan Redlinger was born September 2, 1932 in Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of Art and Delphia (Taylor) Spears. She graduated from Wellman High School in 1949. On January 22, 1955 Joan was united in marriage to Ivan "Lindy" Redlinger in Kinross. They made their home in the Wellman community where they raised their family. Joan was a...

Jul 26, 2019

Robert L. Anderson, Sr. 63, of Salem, IA, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, July 26, 2019. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Monday, July 29th at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at...

Jul 26, 2019

SIGOURNEY-Helen Marie Kleinschmidt, age 89, of Sigourney, passed away on Grandma Helen Day, Friday, July 26, 2019, at her home. Helen was born January 7, 1930, in Keokuk County, to Carl W. and Mildred (Kerber) Pence and attended Sigourney Schools. On August 15, 1946, she married Dwight Kleinschmidt. Dwight passed away in 1975 and for the last 30 + years...

Jul 22, 2019

Georgia E. Lortz Warner died on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the English Valley Care Center in North English at the age of 96 years. Georgia was born August 8, 1922, in Millersburg, Iowa. She was the daughter of Mabel Montross Lortz and George Alfred Lortz. She grew up during the Great Depression on the family farm south of Millersburg....

Jul 21, 2019

Helen Leona Fetzer, age 94 of North English, formerly of Williamsburg, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the English Valley Care Center. Graveside Service: 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 26, 2019, St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, rural Victor. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be directed...

Jul 18, 2019

Williamsburg-Mary Inez Welsh was born January 30, 1922 near Holbrook, Iowa the daughter of Patrick and Mary"Mae" (Bryson) Welsh. She graduated from Williamsburg High School and earned her teaching degree at Mount Mercy Junior College in Cedar Rapids. She went on to earn her bachelor's degree at Iowa Teacher's College in Cedar Falls and a master's degree from the University...

Jul 17, 2019

North English- Larry Wayne Harris was born June 12, 1928 in North English, Iowa, the son of Wayne and Helen (Troutman) Harris. He attended Millersburg High School and served in the United States Navy. On September 3, 1949 Larry was united in marriage to Helen Joan Churchill in North English. He was a life long farmer and resident of the...

Jul 16, 2019

Dale Eugene Hawkins, age 83, of Brooklyn, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his home. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, with Father Ross Epping officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn with military honors. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home,...

Jul 16, 2019

Steven Paul Thalacker, age 51, died peacefully Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his home in Cedar Rapids. Memorial Services: 7 P.M. Wednesday, July 24, 2019, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa. Inurnment will be in St. John’s Cemetery, rural Homestead. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, prior to the service. Memorials may be contributed to...

Jul 15, 2019

Benjamin F. Ben Breazeale, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at Savannah Heights. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, July 22, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Gordon Hawkins officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Monday afternoon at the Memorial Chapel. Burial will...