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Charles "Charlie" Wyse

Charles "Charlie" Wyse

Sep 17, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Wyse, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather known for his storytelling prowess and love of the outdoors, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, at Parkview Home in Wayland, Iowa. He was 86 years old.

Born in 1938 on his father's farm south of Wayland to Ray and Velma Wyse, Charlie's childhood was filled with outdoor adventures and hunting...

Danny Greiner

Danny Greiner

Sep 17, 2024

KEOTA-Danny Paul Greiner, age 97, passed away at University of Iowa Hospital on September 17, 2024.

 Mr. Greiner was born to William Joseph and Margaret Cecelia (Rettler) Greiner on August 25, 1927, the second of three children. Until he entered U.S. Army service as a Tank Commander in Korea, he assisted his father with the family farm near Talleyrand, south of...

Joe S. Kanagy

Joe S. Kanagy

Sep 14, 2024

Wellman- Joe Samuel Kanagy was born April 23, 1930 in rural Bellefontaine, Ohio. The son of Levi G. and Leona M. (Detweiler) Kanagy. He graduated from Zanesfield High School in Ohio, then attended Hesston College for three years. Joe was united in marriage to Barbara Elizabeth Marner on October 23, 1953 at West Union Mennonite Church in rural Parnell, Iowa....

David E. Doehrmann

David E. Doehrmann

Sep 12, 2024

Marengo-David Eldon Doehrmann was born April 12, 1960, in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Eldon and Donna (Kuhnle) Doehrmann. He attended the Lutheran Interparish School in Williamsburg and graduated from Williamsburg High School in May of 1978. He went to Lincoln Tech in Des Moines to become a certified Master Auto Technician. He worked for McGurk-Meyers Motors in Coralville for...

Charles "Chuck" Denniston

Charles "Chuck" Denniston

Sep 11, 2024

Williamsburg- Charles D. Denniston was born March 16, 1932, in Newton, Iowa, the son of Homer W. and Helen C. (McCaffree) Denniston. He graduated with a BA from Monmouth College, and a Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration from the University of Iowa. On October 12, 1957, Chuck was united in marriage to Marilyn Huedepohl in Newton, Iowa, and they were...

Frances Homan

Frances Homan

Sep 8, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Frances Homan, age 84, of Sigourney, died Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

 Frances was born June 28, 1940, near Martinsburg, the daughter of Frank and Leila (Hawk) Knaak. She grew up in the Martinsburg and Hedrick communities and graduated from Hedrick High School. On April 19, 1963, she married Dale Homan in Lancaster,...

Arlene Mary Zimpleman

Arlene Mary Zimpleman

Sep 6, 2024

Arlene Wilson Zimpleman, born March 24, 1926, passed peacefully at the age of 98 on September 6, 2024. This gentle woman leaves a legacy of a long, full life that spans the tribulations of the World War II era and into our digital age. She began her life’s journey in Mallard, Iowa with her parents Leroy and Evelyn Leuer who...

Betty Lou McCallister

Betty Lou McCallister

Sep 4, 2024

North English-Betty Lou McCallister was born March 16, 1939, in rural Guernsey, Iowa, the daughter of Arnold H. and Marie (Kuesel) Fruendt. She graduated from Deep River High School in 1957. Betty Lou was united in marriage to Larry Wayne McCallister on June 20, 1964 at St. John Lutheran Church, in rural Victor, Iowa. Betty Lou and Larry lived in...

Opal Frances Popham

Opal Frances Popham

Sep 3, 2024

North English- Opal Frances Popham was born October 12, 1923, in Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Henry Everet and Hazel Esther (Harris) Denison. She attended North English High School. On April 9, 1943, Opal was united in marriage to Daryl Gene Popham in Kahoka, Missouri. In their earlier married years she and Daryl rode horses and went on trail...

Lloyd John Trimpe

Lloyd John Trimpe

Aug 30, 2024

 

Lloyd John Trimpe, formerly of South Amana, was born on April 1, 1934, in Williamsburg, Iowa, to John and Johanna (Steinke) Trimpe. He was later raised by Uncle John and Aunt Martha Baack. Lloyd was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church and graduated from Marengo High School. On November 5, 1955, he married Mary Ann Hahn at St....

Kevin Cave

Kevin Cave

Aug 28, 2024

KEOTA-Kevin Patrick Cave, born July 30, 1956 to Darvin Cave, Jr. and Pauline (Norenberg) passed away August 28, 2024 at the Washington County Hospital from liver failure at the age of 68.

 Kevin was a 1974 graduate of Keota High School and married Luann Sheets on February 28, 1976. Kevin lived in Keota and South English area his entire married life....

Andrew William McGuire

Andrew William McGuire

Aug 27, 2024

North English- Andrew William McGuire was born August 5, 1973, in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Kenneth Lloyd & Leatrice Ann (Moessner) McGuire. He graduated from Deep-River Millersburg Schools in 1991. Andy served in the US Navy for 6 years. He worked many years for the Keokuk County Secondary Roads Department. Andy was a member of the Millersburg United Methodist...

Elizabeth Ann Miller

Elizabeth Ann Miller

Aug 26, 2024

Williamsburg- Elizabeth Ann Miller was born May 20, 1938, in Keokuk County, Iowa, the daughter of Doyle and Fern (Shultz) Hutton. She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1955. Liz was united in marriage to George Miller on October 17, 1959. She worked as a secretary at Amana Refrigeration for 20 years and then the University of Iowa Student Union...

Keith L. Thomas

Keith L. Thomas

Aug 25, 2024

Keith Thomas, 81, of Fort Collins, Colorado, formerly of Winfield, died Sunday, August 25, 2024, at his home in Fort Collins.

Keith was born February 17, 1943, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Howard and Lucille (McClure) Thomas. His family moved to Richland, Iowa, where he grew up and graduated from Richland High School. Keith continued his education at Northeast Missouri...

Rosalea (Fran) Munson

Rosalea (Fran) Munson

Aug 25, 2024

Williamsburg-Rosalea Frances “Fran” Munson was born August 29, 1938, in Williamsburg, the daughter of Ed and Thelma (Roberts) Livingston. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1956. Fran was united in marriage to David Munson on February 7, 1959. To this union they were blessed with four children, Pam, Dick, Sheila and Christina. Together they owned and operated the Dinner...

Ronald Dean Kinzler

Ronald Dean Kinzler

Aug 19, 2024

Millersburg-Ronald Dean Kinzler was born January 7, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Wallace and Coila Roine (Ridenour) Kinzler. He attended school at Deep-River Millersburg. On June 4, 1962, Ron was united in marriage to Phyllis Jean Cover. He was a highway engineer for Advanced Drainage Systems and farmed later on. He enjoyed mowing with his Cub Cadet,...

Paul V. Baumgarth

Paul V. Baumgarth

Aug 17, 2024

Kalona-Paul Verlin Baumgarth, 71, of Wellman, Iowa died peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Parkview Manor.

He was born April 21,1953 in Alton, IL, son of Verlin and Elva Baumgarth. Born into a military family, he moved many times throughout his childhood. He was a 1972 graduate of Bettendorf High School and later received his BA in Engineering from the...

Ruth Zehr

Ruth Zehr

Aug 17, 2024

Mrs. Ruth Zehr was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend. After leading a full life of heroism, strength, love and peace; she passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 96 on August 17, 2024.

Ruth was born February 7th, 1928, in Frankfurt-Main, West Germany, to Karl Siegler and Emma Von Muschenheim-Siegler. She attended grade school in Frankfurt-Main,...

Sharon Anne Conard

Sharon Anne Conard

Aug 16, 2024

Williamsburg- Sharon Anne Conard was born April 25, 1943 in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Marshall R & Ruby D (Brenizer) Canfield. She graduated from East High School in Waterloo. She attended the Broadlawns School of Nursing, UNI and Goerge Mason-MA. On August 19, 1967, Sharon was united in marriage to Bruce J Conard in Waterloo. They lived in many...

Shirley Mae Meade

Shirley Mae Meade

Aug 15, 2024

Williamsburg- Shirley Mae Meade was born August 4, 1931, near Oxford, Iowa, the daughter of Willie & Tillie (Feyerbend) Schropp. She attended school in Oxford and graduated from Parnell High School. Shirley was united in marriage to Forrest “Bud” Olson on September 11, 1951. He passed away December 16, 1962. Shirley was later was united in marriage to Donald Meade...

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