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Marilyn Wichmann

Marilyn Wichmann

Apr 8, 2024

Homestead-Marilyn Ann Wichmann was born February 4, 1941, in Williamsburg, Iowa, to John T. and Olga (Heitshusen) Werner.  Her love for our Savior began at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg; where she was baptized on March 2, 1941, attended school, and was confirmed June 6, 1954. Marilyn went on to graduate from Williamsburg High School in 1958 and completed a...

Zachary Gene Hanson

Zachary Gene Hanson

Apr 6, 2024

Zachary Gene Hanson, 41, died Sunday, April 6, 2024, at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown in Iowa City.Zach was born October 6, 1982, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Charles and Janet (Porter) Hanson. He graduated from Washington High School. On August 23, 2008, Zach was united in marriage to Kellie Dietz. He worked as...

Eldon W. Witthoft

Eldon W. Witthoft

Apr 4, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Eldon W. Witthoft, 93, of Mount Pleasant died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Eldon was born January 26, 1931, in Washington, Iowa, the son of John Frederick and Minnie Gertrude (Semler) Witthoft. He graduated from Washington High School. On January 28, 1968, Eldon married Sandra Schroeder in Washington, to this union the couple had...

Douglas Dauenbaugh

Douglas Dauenbaugh

Apr 3, 2024

Marengo- Douglas Ray Dauenbaugh was born June 7, 1951, in Sibley, Iowa, the son of Mervyn and Frances (Knepper) Dauenbaugh. He grew up in Keokuk, Palo and Iowa City graduating from City High in 1969.  Doug moved to Greenville, IL to attend college at Greenville College. Doug then moved to Marengo in 1985.  Doug was employed at Amana Refrigeration and...

Sara Stanley

Sara Stanley

Apr 1, 2024

Sara Ann Stanley, a pioneering figure in the world of theatre and academia, passed away on April 1, 2024, at the age of 80. She leaves behind a legacy of innovation, creativity, and dedication that will be remembered fondly by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She was born in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, on July 31, 1943. Music and...

Donna J Peterson

Donna J Peterson

Apr 1, 2024

Donna Jean (Taylor) Peterson, 76, of Urbandale, formerly of Williamsburg, IA died April 1, 2024, from a short fight with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born on April 4th, 1947 to Don and Nancy (Burton) Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri. Donna attended Liberty High school in Liberty, Mo and Northwest Missouri State University for 1 year, where she met her husband,...

Jackie Greene

Jackie Greene

Mar 31, 2024

Jackie Nelson Greene, age 87, of Sigourney died March 31,2024 at the English Valley Care Center in North English. Jackie was born December 9, 1936, and grew up in Portersville, Alabama, the son of Charlie and Dorothy Henderson Greene.  He graduated from high school in Collinsville, Alabama and in 1958 married Wanda Adams in Lafayette, Georgia.Jackie and his family moved to...

Myndell Boshart

Myndell Boshart

Mar 30, 2024

WAYLAND- Myndell Lucille Boshart, 105, formerly of Wayland, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Sunrise Terrace, Winfield, Iowa.

Myndell Lucille Wagler was born December 14, 1918, to John Schertz and Ada Marie (Hirschy) Wagler at her parents’ farm home near Trenton, Iowa, in a snowstorm. She was the second child in a family of 11 children. Myndell grew...

Donald Dean Donohoe

Donald Dean Donohoe

Mar 30, 2024

Holbrook- Donald Dean Donohoe was born September 14, 1962, in Sigourney, Iowa the son of Donald J & Mary Ann (Tiernan) Donohoe. Dean was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Williamsburg. He enjoyed dogs and eating treats whenever he could get them. Dean died on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at REM Iowa in Hiawatha, Iowa, at the age...

Ardath E Davis

Ardath E Davis

Mar 30, 2024

Marengo- Ardath E. Davis, was born October 15, 1939, at her grandparents home, west of Williamsburg, to Ivan and Geraldine Sperry. Her parents moved to Marion, where she attended Rosedale & Spring Brook, a one room school, and later moved to Cedar Rapids where she graduated from Immaculate Conception School in 1957. After graduation, Ardath worked for 22 years as...

Gary Keiser

Gary Keiser

Mar 26, 2024

Williamsburg- Gary Kurtis Keiser was born August 12, 1944, in North English, Iowa on the family farm, the son of James and Grace (Sears) Keiser. He graduated from English Valley High School in 1962. Gary was united in marriage to Joan Elizabeth Snoddy on March 9, 1963, in Urbandale. He was employed at Procter and Gamble for 31 ½ years,...

Alberto Villagrana

Alberto Villagrana

Mar 26, 2024

MOUNT UNION- Alberto Villagrana, 71, of Mt. Union, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his home. 

Alberto was born February 21, 1953, in Zacatecas, Mexico, the son of Mauel and Marta (Sonora) Villagrana. He moved to Los Angeles and was united in marriage to Maria Zamora. The couple moved to Iowa, where Alberto was employed by West Liberty Foods. He was...

Mary Anne Meyer

Mary Anne Meyer

Mar 25, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Mary Anne (Anne) Meyer, 96, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, March 25, 2024, at Park Place Elder Living where her wry sense of humor was appreciated.Anne was born February 28, 1928, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of William J. and Helen Mary (Foley) Cook. She graduated from high school and continued her education at Mercy Hospital School of...

Kenneth Yoder

Kenneth Yoder

Mar 22, 2024

Washington- Kenneth Michael Yoder was born August 19, 2001, in Somerset, PA, the son of Mervin and Ada (Mast) Yoder.  Kenneth Lived life to the fullest! He was a very compassionate, sensitive person who felt life deeply. Kenneth accepted Jesus Christ as his savior when he was 15 years old, and was baptized in the spring of 2018. He was...

Donald E. Wells

Donald E. Wells

Mar 20, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Donald E. Wells, 70, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Don was born June 30, 1953, the son of Sam and Myrtle Wells. He worked in food service. Don is survived by a son Tyson Mathis and a daughter Maizy Wells.

According to his wishes his body will be cremated and...

Cody Luis Casanova

Cody Luis Casanova

Mar 17, 2024

Williamsburg- Cody Luis Casanova was born February 19, 1993, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the son of Lisa (Flanegan) Johnson and Phillip Johnson. He graduated from English Valleys High School in 2011.  Cody worked in the construction industry as a laborer and concrete finisher. He enjoyed podcasts, golfing, gaming, taking road trips, being outdoors, spending time with his cat Duke and...

Chad Fountain

Chad Fountain

Mar 16, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT-  Chad Dale Fountain, 49, of Mount Pleasant, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home. Gozer Fountaine is sad to announce the departure of his master.

Chad was born June 18, 1974, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Pat and Barb (Burich) Fountain. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1992. Dressing up and performing as...

Lloyd S. Mast

Lloyd S. Mast

Mar 15, 2024

Kalona-Lloyd S. Mast was born January 22, 1936, in Kalona, IA, son of Sam D. and Katie (Gingerich) Mast. Lloyd accepted Christ as his Savior in his youth and was baptized in the Old Order Amish Church to which he remained a faithful member until his death. He lost his eyesight following the surgery of a benign brain tumor in...

Carolyn Hochstetler

Carolyn Hochstetler

Mar 14, 2024

Kalona- Carolyn Hochstetler, 89, of Wellman died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Pleasantview Home in Kalona.

Carolyn was born October 14, 1934, in rural Parnell, Iowa, the daughter of Orval and Lavanda (Swartzendruber) Kinsinger. She graduated from Iowa Mennonite School and attended Hesston College. On October 14, 1956, Carolyn was united in marriage to Leslie Hochstetler at West Union Mennonite Church...

Donna Mae Collingwood

Donna Mae Collingwood

Mar 14, 2024

Williamsburg- Donna Mae Collingwood was born November 14, 1933, in Marengo, Iowa, the daughter of Orlo and Winifred (Hoyt) Mitchell. Donna graduated from Marengo High School in 1951, and then attended UNI Teachers College. Donna was united in marriage to Howard Dean Collingwood on June 12, 1955, in Williamsburg. Donna taught 2nd grade at Belle Plaine before staying home to...

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