OBITUARIES

Jul 15, 2023

Wellman- Michael “Mike” John Durian was born December 13, 1958, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Howard “Hoddy” and Clarabelle Ann (Kaska) Durian. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1977. Mike was united in marriage to Candie Cool in 1999 and to this union they were blessed with their daughter, Victoria. They were later divorced.  Mike worked for...

Jul 11, 2023

Williamsburg - David Paul Kozishek passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, at the age of 87 years.

          David Paul Kozishek was born April 28, 1936, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of James and Elenora (Hradek) Kozishek.  He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1954. David served in the...

Jul 10, 2023

Madeline Marie Hatter Sanders, of Dallas, Texas, died Monday, July 10, after a lifevery well lived, full of elegance, laughs, and travel always surrounded by thepeople and pets she loved. She was born in Iowa County, Iowa, on December 2,1926, and raised in nearby Marengo, Iowa. Of that, she was always proud.

Madeline was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 10, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Judy Kay Campbell, 66, of Mount Pleasant went home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. She was surrounded by her beloved family as they sang “It is Well.”

Judy was born September 7, 1956, in Washington, IA, the daughter of John Dill and Frances R. (Wittrig)...

Jul 10, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT - Jennifer Dorothy, 69, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, July 10, 2023, at her residence.

Jennifer was born August 26, 1953, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Glen and Pauline (Volmer) Payne. She graduated from Winfield High School in 1971. A few short years later, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Jennifer was united in marriage to...

Jul 10, 2023

Joyce E. Stangland, age 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023 at First Lutheran Cemetery, rural Conroy with Rev. Zachary Bey officiating. Memorials may be contributed to: Shriners Hospitals for Children , Attn: Shriners Hospitals...

Jul 9, 2023

 

Williamsburg-Tamara Marie Schwendinger was born May 9, 1959, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and is the daughter of Wayne and Rose (Parson) Blount.  She graduated from Amana High School and attended University of Northern Iowa, then completed her college degree in Graphic Arts at Kirkwood Community College.  Tamara was united in marriage to David Carl Schwendinger on November 24, 1979...

Jul 7, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Peggy Hays, 81, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, July 7, 2023, at Henry County Health Center.

Peggy was born September 7, 1941, in Yarmouth, Iowa, the daughter of George and Neva Mae (Wobbe) Riley. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1959. On February 28, 1960, Peggy was united in marriage H. Clark Hays at the Wesley...

Jul 6, 2023

 

Edward F. Totemeier, 75, of Mount Pleasant died Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant.

Ed was born September 9, 1947, in Fremont, Nebraska. He was adopted by Otho and Marie Totemeier. He attended school in New London. He married Phyllis McNeeley and they later divorced. Ed worked for the city of New London and later...

Jul 5, 2023

 

Randall Lee Moser, age 52, was born December 9, 1970 to Rev. Michael Lee Moser (deceased May 1994) and Sherry D. Myers Moser at Red Cloud, Nebraska. He was found at his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 5, 2023, by family after passing due to diabetic complications.

Described by his friends as genuine and kind, Randy loved...

Jul 5, 2023

 

Wellman-Mary Jo Boone was born March 15, 1946, in Newton, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph Samuel and Leona Pearl (Spain) Neal.  She graduated from Keota High School.  Mary was united in marriage to Allan “Butch” Boone on December 26, 1964, in Iowa City, Iowa.   Mary worked for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in the medical billing and...

Jul 2, 2023

Troy W. VanErsvelde, age 54 of Montezuma died unexpectedly Sunday, July 2, 2023. Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center, Brooklyn, Iowa, with Father Stephen Page officiating. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center, Brooklyn, Iowa. Private burial will be at a...

Jun 30, 2023

Louise M. Van Ersvelde, age 77, of Brooklyn, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at Brooklyn, Community Estate, Brooklyn. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 10, 2023, at Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn, with Rev. John Dodds and Rev. Cephas Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn. The family will...

Jun 24, 2023

Ella Mae VanBennekom, age 84, of Marengo, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo. Visitation : 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church Marengo, with Pastor Anni Thorn officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. In...

Jun 23, 2023

 

South Amana- Gerald Dean Olson was born February 27, 1940, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Earl & Lydia (Zuber) Olson. He attended the Lutheran Interparish School and graduated from Conroy High School. He served in the Army Reserves from 1959 to 1965. On December 22, 1963, Jerry was united in marriage to Sharon Read in Monticello, Iowa....

Jun 23, 2023

James T. “Jim” Wang, age 67, of Malcom, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Malcom Auditorium, in Malcom. A memorial fund has been established. The family is in the care of Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn.

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Jun 20, 2023

Williamsburg- Quinn Christian Teggatz was born November 4, 1994 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of Troy Teggatz and Loretha (Mosley) Teggatz. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 2013 and then attended Kirkwood Community College.  While in high school, Quinn was active in show choir, played the saxophone in marching band and jazz band in addition to playing football....

Jun 18, 2023

 

Theresa Ann Thurkettle was born August 6, 1971 in Zanesville, Ohio to proud parents, Frank and Nancy Thurkettle. She grew up in Ohio and moved to Williamsburg as a sophomore in high school and graduated from WHS in 1989. 

Theresa met her soulmate, Tim Glandorf, on the golf course in Amana the summer after her senior year in high...

Jun 14, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT - Jacob Allen Pollmeier, 13, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in a house fire at the family home.

Jacob was born November 8, 2009, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Reana Cole and Carl Pollmeier. He attended the Mount Pleasant Community School District where he just completed the seventh grade. Jacob was a big fan...

Jun 12, 2023

Cedar Rapids- Kenneth C. Shaffer was born December 17, 1967, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Raymond and Santina (Sartorio) Shaffer. He graduated from Kirkwood Community College with a degree in Restaurant Management. He was united in marriage to Traci Filben on February 21, 1997, in Quincy, IL. Kenneth was a truck driver for Forward Air trucking company. He enjoyed...