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Gwendolyn L. Peterson

Gwendolyn L. Peterson

Sep 28, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT- Gwendolyn L. Peterson, 98, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant.

Gwendolyn was born June 17, 1924, in Coppock, Iowa, the daughter of Ronald and Elizabeth (Carpenter) Dold. She graduated from Winfield High School in 1942.  On November 23, 1944, she was united in marriage to Vern A. Peterson at the Mount...

Danny Hamilton

Danny Hamilton

Sep 28, 2022

KESWICK-Danny Hamilton, age 74, of Keswick, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at his home.

            Danny was born January 16, 1948, in Sigourney, to Bill and Francis (Yahn) Hamilton and attended Sigourney schools.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1965 until 1968.  On January 16, 1997, he married Charlene Rohloff in Sigourney.  Danny worked at...

Kristie Lee Kilgore

Kristie Lee Kilgore

Sep 26, 2022

North English- Kristie Lee Kilgore was born May 16, 1977 in Iowa City, Iowa. She was the daughter of Kerby Doughty and Mary Christy (Lee) Fuller. She graduated from English Valleys High School in 1996. She also attended Hill Top Chapel Christian School in What Cheer. Kristie worked many years at Whirlpool and was a member of the North English...

Bill Houlihan

Bill Houlihan

Sep 26, 2022

 

Williamsburg-William (Bill) Houlihan was born September 3, 1971, in Tucson, AZ, the son of Raymond Douglas and Ruth Ann (Champlin) Houlihan. He grew up in Shepherd, MI attending Shepherd High School, where he enjoyed participating in football and wrestling. He enlisted in the United States Army Reserve at the age of 17, and was honorably discharged at the end...

Daniel J. Tousignant

Daniel J. Tousignant

Sep 24, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT - Daniel Tousignant, 82, of Mount Pleasant died Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic.

Dan was born June 27, 1940, in Negaunee, Michigan, the son of Arthur and Dorothy (Maltby) Tousignant. He graduated from high school and joined the National Guard. In 1960, Dan moved to southeast Iowa. On July 22, 1961,...

Helen Baetsle

Helen Baetsle

Sep 21, 2022

 

HARPER-Helen Baetsle, age 80, of Harper, died Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

            Helen was born August 1, 1942, in Marengo, the daughter of Vernon and Mary (Heitman) Gorsh.  She grew up in Victor and graduated from HLV High School. On August 5, 1961, she married Arnold L. “Butch” Baetsle, Jr. at St. Bridget’s...

Peggy Ann Van Dee

Peggy Ann Van Dee

Sep 21, 2022

 

North English- Peggy Van Dee was born December 28, 1957 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Robert E & Janice LuJean (Derby) Stephenson. She attended English Valleys High School.  On September 5, 1981, Peggy was united in marriage to Duane John Van Dee near South English, Iowa. She worked as a housekeeper at the English Valley Care Center. Peggy...

Verne Arnold Doehrmann

Verne Arnold Doehrmann

Sep 21, 2022

 

Williamsburg-Verne Arnold Doehrmann was born April 10, 1938 in Rural Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Rudolph and Loretta (Glandorf) Doehrmann. He graduated from Williamsburg High School. Verne was united in marriage to Lois Koch on March 11, 1978, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Williamsburg. Verne worked for Chipman Feed & Grain. He was a member of St. Paul...

Norma Laurene Wolfe

Norma Laurene Wolfe

Sep 16, 2022

 

North English- Norma Laurene Wolfe was born February 29, 1928 near Keswick, Iowa, the daughter of George Reginald & Gertrude (Hale) Hermanstorfer. She graduated from Keswick High School in 1946. On January 1, 1947, Norma was united in marriage to Dale Maurice Wolfe in Sigourney, Iowa. She grew up in the Keswick area, after they married they lived in...

Owen C. Bringman

Owen C. Bringman

Sep 11, 2022

Wellman-Owen C. Bringman was born May 6, 1932, near Wellman, Iowa, the son of Toney and Della (Butterbaugh) Bringman.  Owen proudly served his country in the United States Army from May 1952-April 1954 where he did a tour to Italy.  On May 15th 1958, he was united in marriage to Ada Arlene Binley in Kahoka Missouri.  They made their home...

Betty Jean Buckwalter

Betty Jean Buckwalter

Sep 11, 2022

Wellman- Betty Jean Buckwalter was born May 14, 1930, in Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph Waldo and Barbara (Brenneman) Swartzendruber. She graduated from Mid Prairie High School. On June 1, 1951 she was united in marriage to Royce E. Buckwalter in Wellman, Iowa.  They were married for 62 years. Betty worked as a teacher in a one room schoolhouse...

Paul W. Miller

Paul W. Miller

Sep 9, 2022

WELLMAN - Paul W. Miller was born March 21, 1922, near Wellman, Iowa, the son of Menno and Barbara (Swartzendruber) Miller. He attended Franklin rural school. On February 6, 1944 he was united in marriage to Leta L. Brenneman at the Fairview Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. During WWII, they spent time in Civilian Public Service in Oregon and Maryland....

Dorothy Lee Yoder

Dorothy Lee Yoder

Sep 5, 2022

Wellman- Dorothy Lee Yoder was born September 16, 1930, in Seward County, Nebraska, the daughter of Daniel D. and Magdalena (Roth) Sutter. She grew up in Nebraska and graduated from Milford High School. Upon the completion of high school, she moved to Iowa. It was there that she met and married Kenneth E. Yoder on December 28, 1951, in Milford,...

George C Werner

George C Werner

Sep 4, 2022

Williamsburg- George Carl Werner was born October 13, 1944, in York Township in Iowa County in the home in which he spent his entire life. He was the son of John T. And Olga (Heitshusen) Werner. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1962.  He joined the National Guard in 1963, serving for three years before being honorably discharged. George...

Jay Peiffer

Jay Peiffer

Sep 1, 2022

 

Jay Patrick Peiffer, of South English, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 1, 2022, in Iowa City after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jay was born in Ottumwa, Iowa on May 22, 1954, to Richard and Myra (Appleget) Peiffer. He was the second of seven children, and the only boy. He grew up...

Wanda M. Hatch

Wanda M. Hatch

Sep 1, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT- Wanda Maxine Hatch, 88, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant.

Wanda was born May 12, 1934, near Trenton, Iowa, the daughter of Ray and Imal (Norton) Rich. She attended country schools, Elm and Eagle, through 8th grade and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. During high school Wanda worked...

Curtis E. Roth

Curtis E. Roth

Aug 30, 2022

Wellman-Curtis Eugene Roth was born December 11, 1943, in Rural Wellman, Iowa, the son of Melvin S. and Hilda (Hershberger) Roth. He graduated from IMS. Curtis was united in marriage to Rachael Reschly on October 14, 1995 at Wellman Mennonite Church. He was an electrician for many years before working at the University of Iowa as a mechanic.  Curtis was...

Jingles Waterman

Jingles Waterman

Aug 29, 2022

 

SIGOURNEY-Jingles Waterman, age 60, of Sigourney, died Monday, August 29, 2022, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

            Jingles was born September 5, 1961, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Les and Arlene (Vaughn) Pritchard.  Her parents divorced and she was raised by her mother and Kenny Cummins.   Jingles attended Central Community Schools in Elkader.  She was...

Dean C. Baas

Dean C. Baas

Aug 24, 2022

 

Dean C. Baas, 72, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his home.

Dean was born March 11, 1950, in Algona, Iowa, the son of George and Elizabeth (Wolfe) Baas. He graduated from Bishop Garrigan High School. Dean has lived in the Mount Pleasant community for over 40 years. He worked as an electrician for Pioneer Seed...

Bonnie Scurr-Smith

Bonnie Scurr-Smith

Aug 22, 2022

WILLIAMSBURG-Bonnie L. Scurr-Smith, age 69, of Williamsburg, died Monday, August 22, 2022, at Rosehaven Nursing Home in Marengo.Bonnie was born April 24, 1953, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Howard T. and Catherine L. (Sutter) Scurr.  She attended elementary school in Oskaloosa and graduated from Burlington High School.  Bonnie then graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. ...

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