OBITUARIES

Jan 29, 2024

HARPER-Keith Bruns, age 82, of Harper, died Monday, January 29, 2024, at his home.

    Keith was born October 1, 1941, in Sigourney, to Malcolm and Bernadeen (Standfield) Bruns and attended Sigourney Schools.  He served in the United States Air Force from 1961 until 1964.  Keith married Wilma Leon.  They had three children, Bryan, Craig and Lynn and were later divorced....

Jan 29, 2024

Barry Lynn Graber, age 64, of Kalona, Iowa, entered his heavenly home on Monday, January 29, 2024, around 11:10 am. He went to be with Jesus after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, which he was diagnosed with on October 21st, 2023.  He died at home, surrounded by family who loved him. 

He was born on his father’s birthday, September 11,...

Jan 29, 2024

October 7th, 1969 - January 29th, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ronnie Imhoff, a remarkable individual who lived life on his own terms. Ronnie battled a long illness with incredible strength and courage. He peacefully left this world in his home surrounded by the love...

Jan 28, 2024

Homestead- Darlene Lois Schwarting was born November 14, 1933, at her home in Lincoln Township, Iowa County, the daughter of Henry and Rosa (Roggentien) Brown.  She graduated from Marengo High School in 1952.  Darlene was united in marriage to Duane Schwarting on August 15, 1953, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marengo.  They made their home near Homestead where they...

Jan 26, 2024

Marengo-Carole Rae Simmons was born April 24, 1945, in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Edward and Mildred (Teggatz) Lorenz.  She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1963. Carole was united in marriage to James Simmons on May 8, 1965, in Williamsburg. Together they made their home in Iowa City and later moved to Marengo. Carole worked in Admissions at...

Jan 24, 2024

The service will be livestreamed on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si5hrKYIXkA

Stanley Eugene Stutzman, Frytown,  died January 24, 2024 after a short battle with a brain tumor at Halcyon House in Washington, IA at the age of 87.  He was born June 17, 1936 in Rural Kalona to parents, Ervin and Lydia (Bontrager) Stutzman.

Stan attended East Lincoln rural school.  He was united in marriage in...

Jan 22, 2024

Leo L. Rabe, age 82 of Blairstown, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at Compass Memorial Healthcare, Marengo. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. A memorial fund has been established.

Leo is survived...

Jan 21, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Gary Meth, Jr., 53, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Park Place Elder Living.

Gary was born April 5, 1970, in California, the son of Gary and Geraldine (May) Meth, Sr. He held a few general labor jobs, and most recently worked at Walmart. Gary loved his family and enjoyed spending quality time with them, as...

Jan 21, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT – Marvin “Jim” Schenk, 84, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home.

Jim was born May 27, 1939, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Raymond and Frances (Craig) Schenk. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1959. On January 7, 1962, Jim was united in marriage to Barb Manning at the Open Bible Church...

Jan 21, 2024

Dorothy Louise Lekin was born on the family farm near North English, Iowa. She spent her childhood on the farm and walked to school at the Grant Country School. After graduating from North English High School Dorothy worked in Cedar Rapids.  She returned to North English and married Lynn Harriman.  Together they farmed, milked cows and raised their son, Terry....

Jan 20, 2024

KEOTA-Michael “Whitey” Johnson, age 56, of Keota, died Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney.

    Mike was born May 21, 1967, in Ames, to David Cottrill and Patricia (Billman) Huber and graduated from Keota High School, where he played football and baseball.  Mike lived in Keota and worked in construction, most recently for Navigate Homes...

Jan 19, 2024

Williamsburg-Leo Milton Schmidt was born January 22, 1937, at home west of Williamsburg, Iowa.  The son of Milton and Edna (Latscha) Schmidt.  He graduated from Williamsburg High School, then joined the United States Army for two years.  Leo was united in marriage to Eva Swanson on June 25, 1961 at St. John Lutheran Church near Homestead.  The couple made their...

Jan 18, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Donna M. Adam, age 94, of Sigourney, died Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.

    Donna was born September 27, 1929, in Sigourney, to Paul and Viola (Rice) Eldridge and graduated from Sigourney High School.  On February 3, 1947, she married Juan Adam in Harper. The couple lived in Harper then moved to Sigourney. Donna worked...

Jan 16, 2024

 

Kalona- Larry Lee Schweitzer was born January 20, 1940, in Wood River, Nebraska, the son of Steve and Melinda (Stutzman) Schweitzer. He graduated from IMS High School with the class of 1958. On December 30, 1961,Larry was united in marriage to Judith Ann Kitkowski in South Bend, Indiana. They lived in Iowa City for 10 years, before buying a farm...

Jan 14, 2024

 

In Loving Memory of Teddy James TeBockhorst, a Man of Unforgettable Character

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Teddy TeBockhorst who lived a remarkable 69 years filled with hard work, inappropriate jokes, and a unique blend of charm and candor. Teddy certainly departed this world, leaving behind a legacy that cannot easily be forgotten.

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Jan 11, 2024

Robert L. Tillery, age 65 of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Services will be held at a later date. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family.

Robert “Larry” Tillery was born May 18, 1958 in Douglas, Georgia, the son of Robert Laurance Tillery and Mary...

Jan 10, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Steven Mark Wettach, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, died January 10, 2024.  He was born at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City on April 12, 1953 to Dr. Robert Stewart Wettach and Betty Elaine (Preuss) Wettach. He was baptized on Easter Sunday at the First Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant.

Steve grew up in Mt. Pleasant, where he graduated from...

Jan 9, 2024

Shirley Ann Eckenrod was born June 5,1936, in Nashua, Iowa on the family farm. She was the eighth of nine children born to Leonard and Cleo Eckenrod. Shirley shared many wonderful memories of growing up on the farm. Shirley spent most of her adult life in Wisconsin with her dear friend Lynn Cox. 

She spent her final years happily living...

Jan 8, 2024

Williamsburg- Nancy Sue Hooper was born October 6, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of William C and Dorothy Mae (Wickliff) Bunce. She graduated from Carlisle High School in 1957. Nancy was united in marriage to Charles Lester Hooper on June 27, 1958, at the Christian Church in Carlisle. In 1966, Nancy & Les moved to the Williamsburg community...

Jan 8, 2024

Steven G. Rosenberger of Waldenburg, passed peacefully into eternity on Monday, January 8, 2024, at his home with his wife of 39 years and his brother by his side. He had struggled with Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia since 2010, enduring a stroke in 2023, and had recently been bedridden with colorectal cancer.

Steven was born June 16, 1952, in...