OBITUARIES

Mar 19, 2024

Marvin A. Goodrich, age 76, of Brooklyn, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Unity Point Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center, in Des Moines. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center, Brooklyn. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 2024, at...

Mar 18, 2024

Steve Peters, of Belle Plaine, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Steve passed away one day short of his 68 th birthday. Steve was born in Paris, Illinois, on March 19, 1956. He graduated from high school in Richmond, Indiana in 1974. Steve moved to Amana, Iowa in 1979, and met...

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...

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...

Mar 16, 2024

Mildred Schutterle, age 86, died peacefully at home Saturday, March 16, 2024. A private visitation will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mildred was born October 31, 1937, to Otto and Anna Doehrmann. She married Loyel Schutterle on February 14,...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 14, 2024

Wellman-Terry Fisher, 61, died Thursday, March 14, 2024 at his home in Wellman.

Terry was born November 3, 1962, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Carroll and Nancy (Durst) Fisher. He has lived in the Wellman community his entire life. In 1985, he married Karri Martin and they welcomed four children; Kassandra (Mitch) Thomann, Tristen (Chelsie) Fisher, Trent (Liz Donohoe) Fisher...

Mar 14, 2024

James R. Coon, age 52, of Marengo, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. There will not be any services at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

James is survived by his five children, Theo-Caine Coon, Quinten Coon, Danielle...

Mar 13, 2024

Donald F. VanErsvelde, age 87, of Brooklyn, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn from 8:30 a.m., until 10:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m., with Father Scott Foley officiating. Burial will be at...

Mar 11, 2024

Williamsburg-Richard Joseph Chounard was born February 18, 1982, in Champaign, IL, the son of Richard Sr. and Jo Ann (Birtcher) Chounard.  He graduated from Unity Point High School in Champaign.  He grew up in Illinois, then moved to Colorado before moving to Williamsburg in 2020.  Richard was united in marriage to Laura Sue Hoeft on September 4, 2021, at their...

Mar 11, 2024

Shaun A. Jones, age 54, of Marengo passed away Monday, March 11, 2024. Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Marengo American Legion, Marengo.  Memorials may be sent in care of Shaun to Kloster Funeral Home at 298 W. Washington St. Marengo, Iowa 52301. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo...

Mar 10, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Robert Seeber, age 86, of Sigourney, died Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Windsor Place Senior Living in Sigourney.        Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Lancaster Christian Church, with Pastor John Stringfellow officiating.  Burial will be at Pennington Cemetery in rural Sigourney.  Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on...

Mar 10, 2024

Iowa City- Kenton Wayne Miller, Iowa City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 10, 2024 of complications from his 16 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

He was born October 17, 1948, in Iowa City to Wayne and Audrey (Brenneman) Miller, of rural Wellman. Kenton attended Oakland School and graduated from Iowa Mennonite School (Hillcrest Academy). He then attended...

Mar 7, 2024

HEDRICK-Gary Olson, age 59, of Hedrick, died Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Hospice Serving Davis and Wapello Counties Hospice House in Ottumwa.    Gary was born August 25, 1964, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Charles and Mary Jane (Shaver) Fountain. He moved to Bloomfield as a child and received his education in Bloomfield schools. Gary served in the Army...

Mar 6, 2024

North English- Richard Mark Greenlee was born December 5, 1974, in Ft Leonardwood, Missouri, the son of Mark Glenn and Charline Elaine (Allen) Greenlee. He graduated from English Valley High School in 1993 and later graduated from DMACC with an associate’s degree in auto mechanics. On September 17, 1994, Richard was united in marriage to Danielle Kaye Sullivan at St....

Mar 6, 2024

Shanna L. Seeman, age 52, of West Des Moines, passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Kent Union Chapel, Brooklyn with Pastor Dorothy Banzhaf officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice. Kloster...

Mar 6, 2024

Janet M. Ryan, age 85 of Brooklyn, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at St. Francis Manor, in Grinnell. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn with Pastor Lisa Whitmarsh Peterson officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2024,...

Mar 3, 2024

Kevin “Lefty” Nau, 63, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, following complications from a surgical procedure.

Kevin was born September 4, 1960, the son of Albert “Doc” and Mary (McBeth) Nau. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. On October 4, 2000, Kevin was united in marriage to...