OBITUARIES

Aug 13, 2023

Carolyn “Carrie” Gaffey, of Deerfield, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 13, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.   Carrie was born to John and Helen (O’Meara) Gaffey in Marengo, Iowa.  She is one of a few that attended a one-room schoolhouse for her kindergarten year.   After graduating from Washington High School in 1978,...

Aug 13, 2023

Williamsburg-Bob D. Mikelson was born October 28, 1937, in Clarion, Iowa, the son of Le Roy and Gladys (Doctor) Mikelson.  He graduated from Perry High School in 1955.  He served in the United States Air Force.

   He worked as a hog buyer for Oscar Mayer and Land-O-Lakes retiring in 2002.  He has lived in Perry, Webster City, Ames and...

Aug 13, 2023

KEOTA-Margaret Ann Bermel, age 83, of Keota, died Sunday, August 13, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, due to complications from a fall.

    Margaret was born September 23, 1939, in Mason City, Iowa, to Harold and Carlotta (Pitzenberger) Hutchison, Sr.  She graduated from Holy Family High School and received her RN at Mercy...

Aug 12, 2023

 

SOUTH ENGLISH-Daniel Kevin Morrison, 66,  passed away peacefully on August 12th, at his home outside of South English surrounded by his family after a long fight against Parkinson’s.  The disease robbed his ability to farm in recent years so his family is happy to know that he is now farming the fields of heaven and climbing in and out...

Aug 11, 2023

 

Kalona- James Lee Davison was born November 17, 1935, in Wayland, Iowa the son of Homer and Addie (Neff) Davison. He was united to his high school sweetheart Patricia Ann Bower on June 7, 1957, in Washington. Jim went on to barber school and then was a barber for many years in Sigourney and Washington before starting Davison Painting...

Aug 10, 2023

 

Williamsburg- Joseph William Menary, age 93, was born August 30, 1929 in Williamsburg, Iowa to William and Helen (Johnson) Menary.   He passed away August 10, 2023 at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg surrounded by his family.   Joe is survived by his wife of 72 years Eunice of Williamsburg, four children Linda (Rick) Eggleston of Sun City...

Aug 9, 2023

Walford- Betty Nell Smith was born November 23, 1933 in Harper, Iowa,  the daughter of Harold and Adella (Fry) Reinert.  She graduated from Webster High School in 1952. On August 8, 1954 Betty was united in marriage to Richard E. Smith at the North English Christian Church, North English. They lived in Webster and in 1997 moved to Walford. Betty...

Aug 7, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Kristina Gina Collora Pearson, age 30, of Wellman, passed unexpectedly Monday, August 7, 2023, surrounded by loving family at the University of Iowa Hospital as a result of an automobile accident.

Kristi was born July 29, 1993, in Iowa City IA, the daughter of Sam and Judi (Conrad) Collora, the youngest of 5 siblings who affectionately called her...

Aug 7, 2023

SALEM- Darlene “Dar” Moffett, 76, of Salem, died Monday, August 7, 2023, at her home after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Dar was born March 31, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa. She was the daughter of Charles and Adelia (Atkinson) Adams. She graduated from Auburn High School in Rockford, IL, in 1965. On August 27, 1966, Dar was united in...

Aug 7, 2023

Diana Wiebold of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was 74 years old on the day of her passing. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa, with Rev. Gary Sears officiating. Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m., until service...

Aug 5, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Iola Marie Batey passed away surrounded by love on August 5, 2023.

Iola Marie Batey was born on June 27, 1930, the daughter of Walter and Bertie Fleming in Williams, Iowa.  She was the 8th of 10 children, and her mom died when she was only 6 years old.  It wasn’t until she was a freshman that she...

Aug 4, 2023

Ella Lillian Agee Cronbaugh’s soul returned peacefully to her Creator the afternoon of August 4, 2023. At the time of her death she was independent, quick-witted and had a closet of clothes with rhinestones to match her sparkling personality. She was always ready to jump in the car to go wherever. Ella unfailingly supported all of her families’ activities...

Aug 1, 2023

Linda W. Goad, age 81 of Marion, formerly of Marengo, passed away on August 1, 2023, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August 9 th , 2023, at the First United Methodist Church, Marengo, with Pastor Becky High officiating.

Visitation will be held at Kloster Funeral Home 4-7...

Jul 31, 2023

Williamsburg-Dwight Stewart Winborn was born March 21, 1955, in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Karl and Solveig (Waugen) Winborn. His education includes degrees from Williamsburg High School, a BA in Business Administration from the University of Iowa, and a BS in Nuclear Medicine from Weber State University. Dwight worked as a paramedic, radiologist and a teacher, eventually retiring in...

Jul 31, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT - Doris Mae Wellington, 80, died Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home in Mount Pleasant.

Doris was born December 19, 1942 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Mae (Simkin) Register. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. In her later years, Doris was fond of traveling. She loved to play cards and was a...

Jul 29, 2023

 

KEOTA-Christie Lynn Romoser, age 72, of Keota, died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her home.    Christie was born June 14, 1951, in Rock Island, Illinois, to Walter and Ellen (Lerdall) Tollenaer.  As a child she moved with her family to Arapaho, Nebraska, then to Eustice, Nebraska, where she graduated from High School.  In 1969, Christie married Gary Darnall...

Jul 27, 2023

Steven R. Thompson, age 72, of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. A graveside, memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Ivy Hill Cemetery, Malcom, with Rev. Calvin Turner officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at...

Jul 24, 2023

 

KEOTA-Shirley May Duncan Mills, age 96, of Keota, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.    Shirley was born May 2, 1927, in Columbus Junction, Iowa, to Gerald and Mary (Daniel) Duncan.  She grew up in Washington and graduated from Washington High School before taking one year of cosmetology training.  On August 24, 1952,...

Jul 24, 2023

Williamsburg-Gerald Fredrick Schwarting was born April 21, 1942, near South Amana, Iowa, the son of Vernon and Johanna (Sandersfeld) Schwarting.  He attended St. John Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Gerald was united in marriage to Karen Fay Wardenburg on July 20th, 1963. He worked at Square D in Cedar Rapids as a quality controller for 42 years. ...

Jul 24, 2023

 

 

SIGOURNEY-Linda Sue Tygart of Sigourney passed away on July 24, 2023, at Keokuk County Health Center.     Born on August 12, 1944, in Sigourney, Iowa, to Eldon and Margaret (Rexroth) Walther, Linda will be remembered for the love and light she brought to those who knew her.  She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1962, and earned a...