Jeffrey Charles Lortz
Nov 15, 2018
Marengo- Jeffrey Charles Lortz was born September 6, 1956 in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Charles Alfred & Beulah Anna (Wyant) Lortz. He graduated from Deep River Millersburg High School in 1974. He worked in farming and as a handyman for many years. In May 1980 Jeff was united in marriage to Donna June Brown at the Fundamental Church. To...
Phyllis Irene Lytle
Nov 14, 2018
Williamsburg-Phyllis Irene Lytle was born February 1, 1932 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of William and Maude (Bagley) Zern. She grew up and graduated from High School in Oskaloosa and later completed her CNA training. Phyllis moved to Cedar Rapids where she worked for Collins Radio for a number of years before she moved to Portland, OR. She was united...
Jamie Lee Langdon
Nov 13, 2018
WELLMAN - Jamie Lee Langdon was born April 17, 1976 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Wallace and Sandra (Kinzenbaw) Langdon. He married Rebecca Hopkinson and they made their home in the Wellman community. He worked at CIVCO for several years. Jamie died on Monday, November 13, 2018, at his home in Wellman following a courageous battle with cancer....

Virgil "J.R." Swift
Nov 9, 2018
Virgil H. J.R. Swift, 69, of Salem, IA, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018, at his home following a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Bayles Cemetery, southeast of Hillsboro, IA. Family and friends will be given the opportunity to share a memory of J.R. during the graveside service....
Alberta "Bert" Coffman
Nov 6, 2018
Alberta (Bert) Carolyn Coffman was born August 21, 1931, to Carolyn Burns and Henry Claypool in North English, Ia. She graduated from North English High School in 1948. In 1951 she married Larry Donald Coffman. They made their home in Williamsburg, where they raised 3 sons. Together they owned and operated businesses in Williamsburg for over 50 years. Bert was...

Travis Stafford
Nov 6, 2018
Travis W. Stafford, 39, of Winfield, IA, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Des Moines, IA. The family will host a Celebration of Life open house at the V.F.W. in Winfield on Sunday, November 11, 2018, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts of love and friendship may be given to the family for expenses. Olson~Powell Memorial...
Samantha Jo Kriegel
Nov 6, 2018
Samantha Jo Kriegel, age 38 of Ankeny, formerly of Brooklyn, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 from injuries suffered in an auto accident. Funeral Mass: 10:30 A.M. Monday, November 12, 2018, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, IA. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visitation: 3 to 7 P.M. Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Memorials may...
George E. Fry
Nov 6, 2018
KALONA - George E. Fry was born May 3, 1932, near Frytown, Iowa, the son of George V. and Nellie (Crow) Fry. He graduated from Kalona High School in 1950. He enlisted in the Army and served his country as a paratrooper from 1950-1953 in the Korean War. After returning home he attended Iowa State Teachers College. On August 24,...
Deborah Mae Troyer
Nov 2, 2018
North English- Deborah Mae Troyer was born August 28, 1960 in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of John R. & Carol Ruth (Lampert) Flanegan. She graduated from English Valleys High School in 1978 and later went on to receive her A.A. Degree as a teacher associate from Kirkwood Community College. On November 4, 1978 Deb was united in marriage to Gordon...
Donald L. Stoutner
Nov 2, 2018
Donald L. Stoutner, age 82, of Brighton, Colorado, passed in his sleep Friday, November 2, 2018, at Avamere Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in Brighton, Colorado. Donald was born March 20, 1936, in Keota, Iowa, to Albert and Geraldine Stoutner and graduated from Keota High School in 1954. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Donald worked...
Glenn A. Mccabe
Nov 1, 2018
Glenn McCabe, age 90, of Williamsburg, Iowa passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 5, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Williamsburg, with Father David Wilkening officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation: 9:00 a.m. until service time, Monday, November 5, 2018,...
Louis Eugene Wauters
Nov 1, 2018
Louis Eugene Wauters, age 82, of Altoona, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the Altoona Nursing and Rehab Center. Memorial service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, with Father Corey Close officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn, with military honors. There will not be a visitation. In...
Shirley Florene Montz
Nov 1, 2018
Webster- Shirley Florene Montz was born October 5, 1929 in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of George & Viola (Back) Killian. She graduated from Keswick High School in 1947. On July 2, 1950 Shirley was united in marriage to Robert Morgan Montz at the Keswick United Methodist Church. They were life long residents of the Webster community. Shirley was a member...
Gilbert Perez
Oct 30, 2018
Gilbert Perez, age 62, of Marengo, passed away in his home on October 30, 2018. Friends may gather to celebrate Gilbert’s life from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be directed to the Gilbert Perez memorial fund in care of Kloster Funeral Home, 298 W. Washington St., Marengo, Iowa, 52301....
Richard Hagen
Oct 28, 2018
Homestead-Richard Henry Hagen Sr. was born August 1, 1930 on the family farm south of Homestead, the son of Martin George and Hilda Louisa Adelina (Schwarting) Hagen. He graduated from Marengo High School in 1948. Richard was inducted in the U.S. Army on January 16, 1952 and received his training in Ft. Riley, Kansas. He was united in marriage to...
Norman Joseph Kuddes
Oct 27, 2018
Williamsburg- Norman Joseph Kuddes was born October 28, 1934, the son of Norman and Bridget (Carney) Kuddes. Norman was united in marriage to Beverly Hormel on September 17, 1966, and they have been married for 52 years. In Norman's early years he helped his folks out on the farm and worked for his brother Frank who owned and operated a...
Richard "Dick" Allen Harris
Oct 25, 2018
South English- Richard "Dick" Allen Harris was born November 23, 1927 in rural Keokuk County, Iowa, the son of Ira Paul & Lela Roey (Lockridge) Harris. He graduated from North English High School. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. On December 11, 1949 Dick was united in marriage to Mary Jean Robu in Sigourney. The couple made their...
Claudine Gale
Oct 24, 2018
Claudine (Parnell) Gale was born on January 28, 1929, to Elige and Anne Nora Parnell in Tibbie, Alabama. She told many stories of growing up there. She truly enjoyed life and spoke of the many hardships of that time as if it were a unique journey that she traveled. She never complained about any of it. She looked back on...
Wayne L Miller
Oct 23, 2018
WELLMAN - Wayne Lamonte Miller was born November 29, 1925, in rural Johnson County, the son of Murrie S. and Katie (Marner) Miller. He attended Hickory Grove School. He was baptized at 13 years of age and became a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church where he was adult and Primary Superintendent, MYF sponsor, trustee, and Sunday School...
Lois M. Lukes
Oct 23, 2018
Lois Mae Lukes, age 66, of Homestead, passed away October 23, 2018, at her home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 27, 2018, at the Homestead Cemetery, with Elders Betsy Momany and Jon Childers officiating. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, October 26, 2018, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established....