Jean Wright
Apr 8, 2023
KEOTA- Jean Wright, age 86, of Keota, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Washington County Hospital in Washington. Jean was born June 9, 1936, in Haskins, Iowa, the daughter of Erwin and Helen (Watkins) Koenig. She attended country school in Washington County and graduated from Washington High School in 1954. She then worked as a nurse’s aide...
Jeffrey "Duke" Charles Townsend
Apr 7, 2023
Cedar Rapids- Jeffrey “Duke” Charles Townsend, was born in Cedar Rapids Iowa, June 14, 1960, the son of Willis Wyatt and Norma Jean (Waters) Townsend. He grew up in the Springville area and graduated from Springville High School. Duke worked at ADM for over 25 years. On May 15, 1998, Duke was united in marriage to Katherine Ann Gorsh...
Marylin Armstrong
Apr 6, 2023
Williamsburg-Marylin Fay Armstrong peacefully passed away after a short illness on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg, Iowa at age 90. She was born in Bloomington, Illinois on February 26, 1933, the daughter of Edna Spaid and Ralph Ellis. She was raised by Edna and her second husband, Roy Zook, Sr. Marylin lived her life...
Barry Mike Blaylock
Apr 6, 2023
North English- Barry Mike Blaylock was born January 30, 1947 on the family farm near Kinross, Iowa. He was a twin son of Marvin Franklin & Jessie Irene (Edmundson) Blaylock. He grew up in the Kinross area and graduated from English Valleys High School in 1965. Mike served in the US Army during Vietnam. On July 3, 1981,...
David M. Henessee
Apr 5, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT-David Michael Henessee, age 85, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Dave was born January 14, 1938, in New London, Iowa, to Michael “Pearl” and Stella (McDorman) Henessee. He grew up in the Mount Pleasant area and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1957. He...
Iva V Miller
Apr 3, 2023
Iva Virginia (Overholt) Miller was born August 10th, 1937 in Princess Anne, Virginia, the daughter of Jerome and Rebecca (Lapp) Overholt. On June 17th, 1961 she was united in marriage to Gordon Miller. She met her husband doing VS work at a nursing home in El Dorado, AR. In her early years, she sang with the Hartville Singers touring the...
Justin Michael Steiner
Apr 2, 2023
Justin Michael Steiner was born May 15, 2005 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. The son of Arthur Tousignant and Claudia Steiner. He has lived in North Carolina, Maryland, Washington and California, before coming to live with his parents Arthur and Heidi Tousignant on Christmas 2017 in Iowa. He participated in wrestling to challenge himself and earned his varsity letter. Justin...
Lois Alberta Noll
Apr 2, 2023
Lois Alberta Noll, age 97, formerly of Stockport, Iowa passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the Keota Health Care Center in Keota, Iowa.
Lois Alberta Noll was born May 16, 1925 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the second of twins, the daughter of Thomas and Susannah (Poulter) Phelps. She grew up in the Harrisburg community and graduated from Bonaparte...
Edna Mae Litwiller
Mar 31, 2023
Edna Mae Litwiller 1936 – 2023
Edna (Eddie) Mae Litwiller of Williamsburg was born March 19, 1936, in Mechanicsburg, PA, the daughter of James and Mary Ella (Kauffman) Hertzler. She received her BSN at Goshen College and later her MED at Penn State University. Eddie worked as a registered nurse in various communities and concluded her career as Director of...
Milton Thomas Schmida
Mar 31, 2023
Wellman - Milton Thomas Schmida, 89, died on March 31, 2023, with his wife of 64 years and family at his side.
Milton was born on March 20, 1934, in Letcher, South Dakota, the son of Thomas and Louise (Swedensky) Schmida. He graduated high school from Notre Dame Academy in Mitchell, SD. After graduation, Milton joined the United States Navy...
Ellen Miller
Mar 31, 2023
Kalona-Ellen Bernice Miller was born April 27, 1942, in rural Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Chris M. and Esther(Gingerich) Miller. She attended Pleasant Hill School in rural Kalona and American Home School. Ellen was baptized in her youth, upon her confession of faith. She became a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church in 1984. Ellen worked for Oaknoll Retirement Home...
Marilyn Lee Heitman
Mar 31, 2023
Williamsburg—Marilyn Lee Heitman was born June 9, 1937, in Le Mars, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and Mildred (Phillips) Gabel. She attended country school in Plymouth County, graduated from Le Mars High School and attended Iowa State College in Ames. Marilyn was united in marriage to Myron Heitman on March 22, 1958, at Adaville Church in Plymouth County, Iowa....
Steven Vogeler
Mar 30, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT- Steven R. Vogeler, 71, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
Steven was born July 9, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, the son of George and Audrey (Goodall) Vogeler. He graduated from Central City High School in 1970. Steven served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War....
Debra Kay Jones
Mar 30, 2023
Williamsburg-Debra Kay Jones was born February 26, 1954, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Dale and Edna (Tuttle) Maudlin. She graduated from Williamsburg High School and Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids. Debra was united in marriage to Richard Jones on November 9, 1996, in Williamsburg. She was a Registered Nurse and has worked at Northwestern Hospital, University...
Nick Bombei
Mar 27, 2023
KEOTA-Nicholas Bombei, age 62, of Keota, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at his home. Nick was born December 27, 1960, in Washington, Iowa, to Herbert and Loretta (Heisdorffer) Bombei and graduated from Keota High School in 1979. He then worked as a welder for Ray-Man in Keota for several years. Nick enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushrooming and hanging...
Elizabeth A. Brandon
Mar 27, 2023
Elizabeth A. Brandon, age 84, of Marengo, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at Belle Plaine Specialty Care. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo. Visitation: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A...
Sharon Cowden
Mar 27, 2023
Sharon L. Cowden, age 78, of Keystone, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Keystone Care Center, Keystone, Iowa. Funeral service: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Pastor Mike Stombaugh officiating. Visitation: 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo . A memorial fund has been established...
Libbie Ann Krug
Mar 26, 2023
Libbie Ann Krug, age 100, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Lakeview Village, in Amana. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023, at St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Atkins, with Rev. Jeff Schanbacher officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with...
Rebecca Sue Hoff
Mar 24, 2023
North English- Rebecca Sue Hoff was born July 31, 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa, a daughter of Sylvester Joseph & Carol May (Goslin) Hoff. She graduated from Springdale High School. She worked in a veterinary office for a number of years and also worked in the construction field. She enjoyed traveling and spending time outdoors. Becky died on Friday,...
Norma Lee McKain
Mar 23, 2023
Marengo-Norma Lee McKain was born January 9,1937, in Newton, Iowa, the daughter of Leland and Beatrice (Brantner) Hunter. She graduated from What Cheer High School. Norma was a waitress and a cook before she retired after 20 years from Williamsburg Manufacturing Plant. Norma married Donald Eugene McKain on July 13,1957 and together they proceeded to have 3 sons Steven Jay,...