OBITUARIES

Harlan Arthur Schwarting

Harlan Arthur Schwarting

May 26, 2015

Williamsburg- Harlan Arthur Schwarting was born July 9, 1946 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Clifford Arthur & Bess Marie (Jordt) Schwarting. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Conroy and was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. He served in the United States Army from1968-1970 and the Army Reserves for 6 years. Harlan was united in marriage...

Elvin E. Myers

Elvin E. Myers

May 20, 2015

Elvin E. Myers, 82, of New London, IA, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will begin at 1:30 p.m. on...

Velma Louise Hubbell

Velma Louise Hubbell

May 19, 2015

Marengo-Velma Louise Hubbell was born September 7, 1924 near What Cheer, Iowa. The daughter of William and Hannah (Jones) Campbell. Velma was united in marriage to Leonard William Hubbell on January 26, 1943 in Lancaster, Missouri. She enjoyed gardening, canning and visiting with family and friends. Velma died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo...

Ted J. Wallerich

Ted J. Wallerich

May 19, 2015

Obituary will be available soon.

Carl David Evans

Carl David Evans

May 18, 2015

Williamsburg-Carl David Evans was born June 3, 1931, near Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Frank Howard and Clara Henrietta (Goss) Evans. He attended a country school and was taught by Mary Welsh before she be came the principal of Williamsburg Elementary. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1950. Carl was united in marriage to Patricia Anne Chandler on April...

Myra Davisson

Myra Davisson

May 18, 2015

Myra Belle Davisson was born January 6, 1929 near Winside, Nebraska, the daughter of Clifford and Meta (Otte) Francis. She graduated from Rockford High School in Rockford, IA. On December 31, 1947 Myra was united in marriage to Verl Davisson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They made their home in the Wellman community. Myra worked for the United...

Robert "Bob" Lee Borders

Robert "Bob" Lee Borders

May 17, 2015

Robert "Bob" Borders, 65, of West Point, IA, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the Great River Medical Center surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held beginning at 12 noon to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening. A funeral...

Harvey Huedepohl

Harvey Huedepohl

May 16, 2015

Williamsburg-Harvey August Albert Huedepohl was born November 27, 1924 at rural Conroy, Iowa County, Iowa. He was the son of Rudolph and Katharina Teggatz Huedepohl. Harvey was baptized on December 28, 1924 and confirmed on April 2, 1939 at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Conroy. Harvey graduated from Hilton High School in Conroy in 1943. He worked as a farm hand...

Benton Arthur Meyer

Benton Arthur Meyer

May 14, 2015

Williamsburg-Benton Arthur Meyer was born 17 weeks early on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, to Matthew and Michelle (Landuyt) Meyer. Benton passed away in his parents arms surrounded by his grandparents on Thursday, May, 14, 2015 in Iowa City. He was 28 days old. Benton is survived by his parents;...

Neomi Norine Matthes

Neomi Norine Matthes

May 10, 2015

North English- Neomi Norine Gronewold Williams Matthes, was born September 29, 1933, near Donahue, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence Fredrick & Norma Kate (Bluedorn) Gronewold. She attended Buena Vista in Clinton County and Tipton High School. Neomi has resided in the North English Community since 1971. She worked in the laundry and dietary departments at the University of Iowa Hospital....

Evelyn M Bohrofen

Evelyn M Bohrofen

May 8, 2015

Evelyn Mary Bohrofen was born March 20, 1920 in Morning Sun, Iowa, the daughter of Oscar and Ola (Harris) Baird. She graduated from Morning Sun High School and received cosmetology training. She moved to Keota in the early 1940's. On January 21, 1945 Evelyn was united in marriage to Dennis (Denny) Bohrofen at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. She...

Marlene Klein

Marlene Klein

May 7, 2015

Obituary will be available soon.

Edith Alma Day

Edith Alma Day

May 4, 2015

Edith Day, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, May 04, 2015, at the Pleasant Manor Care Center. An open visitation will be from 12 noon-7 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 9th, at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Deborah Stowers officiating....

Donna Jean Gray

Donna Jean Gray

May 3, 2015

Donna Gray, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Sunday, May 3, 2015 at her home. A visitation will be held from 12 noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel with the family receiving friends from 4:30-6:30 that evening. A funeral service will be on Friday, May 8th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael's...

Clarence T. Robertson

Clarence T. Robertson

May 2, 2015

Clarence Robertson, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Arbor Court. Visitation will be held from noon until 7:00 p.m., on Friday, May 8, 2015, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 1:00 p.m.,...

Ada Yoder

Ada Yoder

May 2, 2015

Kalona- Ada Irene Yoder was born February 17, 1935 to Tobe and Lydia (Glick) Bontrager in rural Kalona. Ada trusted Christ as her savior and was baptized in the Amish Faith. She later transferred to the Fairview Mennonite Church and was a charter member when Sunnyside formed. Ada said she had 80 years fulfilled years, more so than many. She...

Willie Schrock

Willie Schrock

May 1, 2015

Kalona- Willie D. Schrock was born July 16, 1931 in Medford, WI. the son of David and Edna (Miller) Schrock. On December 25, 1952 he was united in marriage to Sally M. Beachy in Arthur, IL. They lived in Arthur until moving to Kalona, IA, in 1966, where Willie was a blacksmith, he did taxi work for the Amish community;...

Karen Sue Gent

Karen Sue Gent

Apr 30, 2015

Williamsburg, formerly Wellman - Karen Sue Gent was born July 31, 1938 in rural Kinross, Iowa, the daughter of Marvin and Jessie (Edmundson) Blaylock. She graduated from Kinross High School, in 1955. On September 15, 1956 she was united in marriage to Marvin Gent at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kinross, where she was a member and taught religious education...

Orville Laurel John Weiss

Orville Laurel John Weiss

Apr 30, 2015

Williamsburg- Orville Laurel John Weiss, was born September 4, 1931, near Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Laurel & Amanda (Koester) Weiss. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1949. He served in the United States Army Infantry during the Korean War. He farmed in Iowa County for over 65 years. On December 17, 2014, Orville was united in marriage to...

Florence Wade

Florence Wade

Apr 29, 2015

IOWA CITY - Florence Leona Wade was born December 30, 1921 in Chicago, IL the daughter of William and Amanda (Freitag) Samuel. She graduated from Amunson High School and attended American Academy of Beauty. On March 9, 1946 Florence was united in marriage to Dean Wade in Chicago, IL. They lived in Wellman for 40 years until moving to Mission,...