OBITUARIES

Feb 14, 2024

North English- Catherine Grace Shaull was born January 5, 1939, at Grinnell Hospital in Grinnell, Iowa, the daughter of Edward (Ted) Reitzler and Lois Crider Reitzler. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1957, valedictorian of her class. On June 14, 1959, she was united in marriage to Carrol Lee Shaull at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Millersburg. They moved to...

Feb 13, 2024

Williamsburg-Judith (Judy) Ann Lillis, 82, of Williamsburg, IA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandma, and teacher.  

She was born on February 25, 1941 in Melrose, IA to Luke and Catherine Logan and spent her childhood in Melrose, IA.  She was the youngest of three children and had two older brothers, Jim...

Feb 13, 2024

KEOTA-Charles “Rex” Horning, age 62, of Keota, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his home.

    Rex was born May 15, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, to Charles W. and Joan (Gerard) Horning and graduated from Keota High School in 1979.  On August 2, 1980, he married Patricia Sieren at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota.  Rex farmed with his dad and...

Feb 13, 2024

KEOTA-Lorain J. Miller, age 90, of Keota, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Keota Health Care Center.

    Lorain was born February 8, 1934, in Brandfield, Indiana, the daughter of William and Marie (McGrath) James and received her education in Indiana and Illinois.  Lorain worked as a Punch Operator for the Department of Transportation in Springfield, Illinois for several years...

Feb 11, 2024

Williamsburg- Wilma F. Glandorf of Williamsburg and formerly of Cedar Rapids died Sunday, February 11, 2024 at the Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg at the age of 98. Wilma Glandorf was born November 3, 1925, near South Amana, Iowa, the daughter of Rudolf and Lydia (Doehrmann) Glandorf. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School. Wilma worked for Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids...

Feb 10, 2024

Donald Fredrick Nicklas, age 85, of Guernsey, died Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center with family at his side. A funeral service for Donald will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn with Father Scott Foley officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn, with military honors. Visitation:...

Feb 10, 2024

Verna Ruth Boyd, age 77, died Saturday evening February 10, 2024.  She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones following a long battle with brain cancer.

Verna was born in Marlow, Oklahoma on June 8, 1946 to Dalton and Hazel Bible. She was one of ten children. She had always been family oriented...

Feb 8, 2024

Marlene K. Carter, age 90, of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Brooklyn Community Estate. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Rev. Josh Gerard officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M.,...

Feb 7, 2024

Williamsburg- Donald Ray Hadenfeldt went to be with his Lord and Savior, passing away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on February 7, 2024.  Donald was born on December 11, 1938 in an ambulance on the old Coralville strip, the son of Julius (Jude) and Minnie Hadenfeldt. He graduated from Parnell High School in 1957.  After graduation,...

Feb 7, 2024

Margaret Anna Johanson, 85, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at New London Specialty Care in New London after an extended illness with stiff person syndrome.

Margaret was born June 21, 1938, as the second oldest of seven children to Philip A. and N. Lucile (Pontzius) Evans on a farm outside of Winfield. She graduated from Olds High School in 1956. On...

Feb 7, 2024

Marcella K. Shaull, age 93, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Private family graveside services will be held with Rick Sparks officiating. Burial will be in the Ladora Cemetery. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Marcella is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl Shaull and Stacy (John) Hlavacek; six grandchildren;...

Feb 4, 2024

KEOTA-Alice M. George, age 91, of Keota, died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Halcyon House in Washington.

    Alice was born April 29, 1932, in Boone, the daughter of Burton and Alice (Moberly) Simms.  She grew up in the Brainerd, Minnesota area and graduated from Lovilia (Iowa) High School.  Alice then attended Iowa State Teacher’s College for two years and also...

Feb 4, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Marie Snakenberg, age 90, of Sigourney, died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.

    Marie was born May 16, 1933, in South English, the daughter of Byron and Dorothy (Hervey) Hahn and graduated from English Valleys High School in 1950.  On March 22, 1953, she married Melbourne Snakenberg at her parents’ home.  The couple lived and...

Feb 4, 2024

KEOTA-Patrica “Patty” Horning, age 62, of Keota, died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the Washington County Hospital.

    Patty was born November 19, 1961, in Washington, to Donald and Edna (Pacha) Sieren and graduated from Keota High School in 1980, she married Charles Rex Horning at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota.  They started their family and worked side by side...

Feb 3, 2024

Conroy-Bridget Ann Stanerson was born March 9, 1976, the daughter of Keith and LaMar (Huedepohl) Stanerson.  She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1994. She attended Kirkwood Community College and graduated from La James Cosmetology School in Iowa City.  Bridget was united in marriage to Theodore Schaefer on May 9, 1998, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids.  To...

Feb 3, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Carol J. Nemitz, 89, died on February 3, 2024, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. She was born February 25, 1934, in Pulaski, Iowa, to William and Joyce Baughman Nemitz. Carol’s childhood was spent with her brother, Rex, and their cousin, JoAnn Baughman, who was raised in their home.

Carol’s early education was in the Pulaski schools where she graduated from...

Feb 3, 2024

Dennis Lee Pollock, age 74 of Oquawka, Illinois, formerly of the Brooklyn area, died Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his home in Oquawka.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 A.M. Monday, February 12, 2024, Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, Iowa with Rev. Josh Gerard officiating. Visitation: 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. on Monday, February 12, 2024 prior to...

Feb 2, 2024

Arlene Jane Green, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024, in Amana, Iowa. A private graveside service for the family will be held with Elder Peter Hoehnle officiating. Burial will be in the West Amana Cemetery, West Amana. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2024, at the Middle Amana Church, Middle Amana....

Jan 30, 2024

Williamsburg-Wilma Mary Harl was born May 15, 1925, in Wayne County, Iowa.  The daughter of P. Dee and Emma (Heilman) Bettis.  She graduated from Seymour High School and received her B.A. at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri.  Wilma was united in marriage to James Arthur Harl on August 19, 1949, in Seymour.  She was an Elementary Ed teacher for...

Jan 29, 2024

Daniel Raymond Reed, 83, of South English, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 29, from cardiac arrest at Bay Area Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. 

Daniel was born November 11, 1940, in Washington, Iowa.  He was the last child of Walter and Margaret (Hammes) Reed, and the only one born in a hospital.  He was born early enough in the day that the...