OBITUARIES

May 26, 2023

Jerry J. Thorius, age 76, Colonel (RET) USAF, of Amana, Iowa passed away Friday May 26, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church in Iowa City. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Tunnels to Towers (t2t.org) or First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City. Kloster...

May 25, 2023

Ruth Ann (Faas) Gorsh of North English, age 84, passed away on May 25th, 2023, at the Compass Memorial hospice suite in Marengo following a battle with cancer. 

Ruth was born on September 19th, 1938, at her family home near Millersburg, the daughter of Floyd and Irene (Hinrichs) Faas. She was baptized on October 9th, 1938, at Trinity Lutheran Church,...

May 23, 2023

Kathleen P. “Kay” Walford, age 95, of Brooklyn, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn, Iowa. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, with Father Scott Lemaster officiating. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 30,...

May 19, 2023

David John Schluter, age 63 of Marengo, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Pastor Jeff Schanbacher officiating. Burial will be at a later date. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the...

May 18, 2023

 

Kalona- Allen Richard Wagler was born December 3, 1928, in Trenton, Iowa, the son of Alfred and Josephine (Isch) Wagler.  He attended Trenton school.  Allen was united in marriage to Lucille Conrad on December 20, 1953 at Bethel Mennonite Church in Wayland, Iowa. He lived in Trenton, IA, Swedesburg, IA, Marcus, IA and Sigourney, IA before moving to Kalona...

May 18, 2023

Marilyn F. Freeze, age 78, of Huxley IA, formerly of Walker and Thornburg, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Taylor Hospice House, in Des Moines.  Memorial service:  10:00 a.m., Monday, May 29, 2023, at First United Methodist Church, Marengo, with Rev. Joseph Blay officiating.  Visitation will be Sunday, May 28, 2023, from 3 to 6 p.m., at...

May 17, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Julie Anne Garmoe, 65, of Mt Pleasant, died Wednesday May 17, 2023 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.

Julie was born March 31, 1958, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Ted and Arlene (Hoit) Scherer. She graduated from New London High School in 1976. On September 1, 1979, she married Michael Garmoe at...

May 17, 2023

Lucille (Lucy) Marie Macy Stevenson, 92 of Williamsburg, Iowa died at her home May 17, 2023 following a short illness. With the care of her niece, a retired R.N., Debbie Davidson, Lucy was able to stay in her home the final weeks of her life.

Lucy was born June 2, 1930 on a farm in Buchanan Township,...

May 16, 2023

Wellman- Luann Renee Kasper Jenkins was born January 21, 1962, in Des Moines Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Georgia (Morrissey) Kasper. Luann graduated from Newton Senior High School. In recent years Luann worked at A.C.T. in the Accommodations department.    Luann's love for her grandchildren was abundant. She loved gardening, canning, board games, puzzles and tie dying. Afternoons at...

May 12, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT – James H. “Jim” Strickler, 86, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant.

Jim was born January 5, 1937, in Cincinnati, Iowa, the son of Howard and Wilma (Green) Strickler. He graduated from Rockwell High School in 1955, and then attended Chicago Business Institute for two...

May 9, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Barbara J. Stouder, 77, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023. 

Barbara Jean Hays was born July 10, 1945, in Muscatine, Iowa, to Francis and Barbara (Westfall) Hays. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1964. Barb was united in marriage to Roger E. Stouder on September 6, 1964; they welcomed three sons, Terry, Ryan,...

May 9, 2023

Kalona- Sarah Miller was born Thursday, February 16, 1928 in Sherwood, Ohio, the daughter of Jonas and Catherine (Beachy) Yoder.  Sarah was united in marriage to Chester (Chet) A. Miller on February 29, 1948 at Fairview Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. Sarah passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Pleasantview Home in Kalona at the age of 95.

Sarah was...

May 9, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Janice Newman, 78, of Mount Pleasant, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.

Jan was born September 10, 1944, in Burlington, the daughter of Bryon and Ruby (Gittings) Miller. She graduated from Mediapolis High School in 1962. On February 2, 1964, Jan was united in marriage to Donald “Steve” Newman. She worked at...

May 6, 2023

Kalona-Jerrold “Jerry” Jacob Kauffman was born October 31, 1952, in Sigourney, Iowa. The son of Jacob and Jean (Christner) Kauffman.  He graduated from Iowa Mennonite School and attended Hesston College.  Jerry was united in marriage to Mary Ann Durian on December 30, 1978, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wellman.  Jerry owned and operated Kalonial Transport and Kauffman Industries in...

May 6, 2023

Francis Alan Vrba “Frank”, 81, of Marengo, Iowa, passed away May 6, 2023, at Compass Memorial Healthcare in Marengo. Frank was surrounded by family and friends in his final days.

Frank is survived by his sister Janice Phillip of Cedar Rapids; five children Janet Vrba of Atlanta, GA., Patty Fisher (Steve) of Grand Junction, IA., Frank J....

May 5, 2023

Wellman- Terry Edwin Kroemer was born January 22, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Edwin and Veneta (Wenndt) Kroemer. He graduated from Clarence Consolidated High School with the class of 1969. Terry was united in marriage to Patricia Berg on July 2, 1971 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wellman. Terry was currently a bus driver for the...

May 3, 2023

Wellman – Albert Lynn Troyer was born January 27, 1938, in Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Ezra and Martha (Yoder) Troyer.  He graduated from IMS in 1956 and attended Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas for one year.  He served in PAX, a Mennonite voluntary service organization, in Paraguay for two years.  Albert was united in marriage to Barbara...

May 3, 2023

Williamsburg-Rosemary Carmel Detweiler was born April 21, 1925, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the daughter of George and Ursella (Michals) Grusnick. She graduated from Waupun High School. Rosemary was united in marriage to Marion Detweiler on September 27, 1947 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Waupun, Wisconsin.  They lived in Wisconsin for 5 years after their marriage before moving to Iowa. Rosemary worked...

May 3, 2023

Frances Marian Rhinehart, age 90, of Brooklyn, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn, with Rev. Cephas Davis officiating. Family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2023, at Grace United Methodist...

Apr 30, 2023

Terry W. Ritchie, age 64, of Marengo, passed away Sunday April 30, 2023, at Compass Memorial Healthcare, Marengo. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday May 2, 2023, at the Marengo American Legion Hall. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

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