OBITUARIES

Apr 9, 2024

John E. Beyer, age 59, of Lannon, Wisconsin, formerly of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Aria of Waukesha in Wisconsin. A private family burial will be held prior to his funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Pastor Joseph Blay officiating. Visitation will follow the funeral service until...

Apr 8, 2024

Washington- Richard Lee Lucas was born January 13,1954, in Sigourney Iowa, the son of Dwaine (Denny) and Althea (Koch) Lucas. He attended school in Knoxville IA, California before returning to Iowa graduating from Tri-County High School in Thornburg in the class of 1973. On May 26, 1979, he was united in marriage to Susan Moore at the What Cheer Baptist...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 29, 2024

Carolyn S. Berger, age 80, of Marengo, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at Terrace Glen Village, Marion. Private family graveside services will be held. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo. Kloster Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Carolyn is survived by her two children, Craig (Shelley) Berger, of Marengo, and Carla (Michael)...

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,...

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...

Mar 26, 2024

Linda L. Nickle, age 71, of Middle Amana, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. There will be no services at this time. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is caring for Linda and her family.

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...

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...

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...

Mar 20, 2024

Julie Ann Mann, age 66 of Marengo, formerly of Springville, Iowa passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. There will be no services at this time. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Julie is survived by her children, Jennifer (William) Geoghagan of Marengo, and Jeremy Mann and Wayne Mann, both of Springville;...