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Tracy E. Anderson

Tracy E. Anderson

Aug 7, 2022

Kalona - Tracy Eugene Anderson was born May 18, 1938, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, the eldest child of Eugene and Ethel (Neilson) Anderson.  He graduated from Washington High School in Cherokee in 1956.  He graduated from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls in 1960 and received his Master of Arts from State University of Iowa in 1961.  He taught...

Nancy Joey Arlene Butler

Nancy Joey Arlene Butler

Aug 5, 2022

 

North English- Nancy “Joey” Arlene Butler was born August 12, 1944, in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of Isaiah & Reita (McCallister) Butler.  She graduated from Deep River Millersburg in 1962, where she was a cheerleader and speech contestant. She won 1st place at her speech contest, for her speech titled, “I Like Men.” Nancy grew up in Millersburg, lived...

Dr. Harold "Pete" Rankin

Dr. Harold "Pete" Rankin

Aug 4, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT - Dr. Harold C. “Pete” Rankin of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, passed away on August 4, 2022, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Pete was born April 18, 1935, in Grand Chain, Illinois, the son of Harold and Daisy (Hill) Rankin.  He graduated from high school in Early, Iowa, in 1952. He received his pharmacy degree from Drake...

Richard E Elefson

Richard E Elefson

Aug 2, 2022

Richard Eugene Elefson, 86, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Columbus Regional Health in Columbus, Indiana.

Richard was born September 6, 1935, in Osage, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Josephine (Pullen) Elefson. He attended Mount Pleasant High School and received his bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Iowa. On June 23, 1957, Richard was united in marriage...

Vicki M Carter

Vicki M Carter

Jul 30, 2022

Williamsburg- Vicki M. Carter, age 67 of Williamsburg was born November 14, 1954, in Sigourney. The daughter of Bernard and Charlene (Banes) Lowe. She graduated from Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids. She lived in North English and Swisher before moving to Williamsburg. She was united in marriage to Lyle Carter on September 16,1978 at the Presbyterian church in shueyville,...

Louis Rowe

Louis Rowe

Jul 28, 2022

Williamsburg-Louis Eugene Rowe was born September 1, 1953 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Ernest and Florine (Iburg) Rowe. He attended Williamsburg High School graduating with the class of 1971. Louis joined the United States Navy in 1971. He received his Certificate of Graduation from the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Harley Davidson Motorcycle Technology Certificate in 1988 in Phoenix, Arizona. He...

Lyle R. Parriott Jr.

Lyle R. Parriott Jr.

Jul 26, 2022

Mount Pleasant - Lyle Parriott Jr., 71, of Mount Pleasant died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the Henry County Health Center.

Lyle was born November 5, 1950, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, the son of Lyle and Elizabeth (Triplett) Parriott Sr. His family moved to Washington, Iowa, in his youth and he graduated from Washington High School in 1969. On...

Mary Hahn

Mary Hahn

Jul 26, 2022

 

SIGOURNEY-Mary L. Hahn, age 92, of Sigourney, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Unity Point Health - Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.    Mary was born June 25, 1930, near Harper, to Zeno and Edna (Horras) Hammes.  She attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School, graduated from Sigourney High School in 1947 and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing.  Mary...

LaVern Dale Miller

LaVern Dale Miller

Jul 23, 2022

Kalona- LaVern Dale Miller Sr. of Kalona was born January 13, 1947 in Iowa City, the son of Mahlon A. and Clara (Coblentz) Miller. He was united in marriage to Leora C. Miller on June 27, 1968, in Goshen, IN. To this union they were blessed with five children. He lived in the Kalona community until moving to Indiana, Virginia,...

Darrell R Olson

Darrell R Olson

Jul 22, 2022

SIGOURNEY-Darrell Olson, age 92, of Sigourney, died Friday, July 22, 2022, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney.     Darrell was born August 13, 1929, in Eagle Grove, the son of Ole and Anna (Meier) Olson and graduated from Eagle Grove High School.  He then served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.  On December 12,...

Marian Swearingen

Marian Swearingen

Jul 20, 2022

 



Marian Yvonne Swearingen, age 96, of Sigourney, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Keystone Place at Forevergreen in North Liberty.

Marian was born February 8, 1926 in Oak Park, Illinois to Earl V. and Ralma M. (Huene) Smith.  She grew up in Maywood, IL and graduated from Proviso High School.  She attended Iowa State University and upon...

Patricia Kay Karnes

Patricia Kay Karnes

Jul 20, 2022

 

Wellman-Patricia Kay “Pat” Karnes was born July 12, 1945 in Kinross, Iowa, the daughter of Lewis Edward and Wilma Jean (Morrow) Hohenshell.  She graduated from Mid-Prairie High School 1963, then attended a secretary school in Cedar Rapids.  Pat was united in marriage to Harry Lee Karnes on December 28, 1963, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Iowa City. Pat...

Mary E. Schrock

Mary E. Schrock

Jul 16, 2022

Kalona- Mary E. (Graber) Schrock was born December 22, 1926 in Etna Green, IN, to Peter and Emma (Mullet) Graber. She was married to Olen L. Schrock on December 2, 1948 in Indiana. They moved to the Kalona area in 1956. She was baptized in her youth and was a member of Sharon Bethel Church. She was a homemaker and...

Terry Palmer

Terry Palmer

Jul 15, 2022

Wellman-James Terry Palmer was born March 12, 1936 near Keota, Iowa, the son of Omer Daniel "Jim" and Leona Mildred Deimerly Palmer.  He graduated from Keota High School and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Iowa State University.  He worked and later owned Quad County Veterinary Clinic in Wellman from 1960-2017.  Terry was united in marriage to Janet...

Bill Berry

Bill Berry

Jul 15, 2022

 

Williamsburg-Bill Berry was born August 30, 1931 in North English, Iowa, the son of Paul and Maud (Blumenstein) Berry.  He graduated from  North English High School and the University of Iowa in Iowa City.  Bill served in the United States Air Force.  Bill was united in marriage to Lois Marie Hirschler on February 3, 1957 in Donnellson, Iowa.  They...

Jerome Patrick Horras

Jerome Patrick Horras

Jul 14, 2022

 

Keota-Jerome Patrick Horras was born March 17, 1940, in Keota, Iowa, the son of Albert “Bud” and Agnes (Hammes) Horras.  He attended Clear Creek School and graduated from Keota High School in 1958. He then attended St. Ambrose College on a football scholarship. Jerome was united in marriage to Jennifer McMillan on December 26, 1964 at St. Paul’s Catholic...

Meagan Rodgers

Meagan Rodgers

Jul 12, 2022

Millersburg- Meagan Sue Rodgers was born January 2, 1988, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Phillip and Kristy (Goben) Rodgers. She attended English Valleys High School graduating with the class of 2006. She went to Kaplan University to earn her Associates Degree and worked at Planned Parenthood and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as a Certified Medical...

Kathy Kanagy

Kathy Kanagy

Jul 9, 2022



Holbrook- Kathy Donnette Kanagy of Holbrook was born June 12, 1963, in Independence, Iowa, the daughter of George and Rosemary (Zitz) Fulton. She and her family spent some time in Ohio before settling down in Iowa where she attended West High School. She was united in marriage to James Kanagy June 12, 1982, at West Union Mennonite Church. To...

Larry Allen

Larry Allen

Jul 8, 2022

LOCKRIDGE- Larry P. Allen, 71, of Lockridge, died unexpectedly Friday, July 8, 2022, at his home. 

Larry was born October 22, 1950, in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Zora and Viola “Ruth” (Crawford) Allen. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1968. He attended Iowa Wesleyan College for two years. He later received his BA from University of Phoenix. On...

Barry Holtgrewe

Barry Holtgrewe

Jul 8, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT - Barry Holtgrewe, 88, of Mount Pleasant died Friday, July 8, 2022, at Savannah Heights in Mount Pleasant.

Barry was born June 14, 1934, in LeMars, Iowa, the son of Elmer and Emily Mae (Eichhorn) Holtgrewe. He graduated from Remsen High School, attended Drake University for two years and received his bachelor’s degree in education from the University...

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