OBITUARIES

Mar 21, 2023

 

SIGOURNEY-Bobby Don Castleberry, age 81, of Sigourney, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.    Bobby was born January 1, 1942, in Dale, Texas, to Everett and Mary Elsie (Quicksawl) Castleberry and graduated from high school there.  Bobby worked at an auto parts store, ran the Alamo Drag Strip and worked on oil rigs...

Mar 21, 2023

Caroline A. Ellis, age 95, of Brooklyn, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 27, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, with Rev. Dorothy Banzhaf officiating. Visitation: 10:00 a.m., until service time at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 27, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Interment will be in the...

Mar 19, 2023

Ruth Argean Janey went to meet Jesus on March 19, 2023, at the age of 92. She was a lovely woman with an infectious laugh whose artistic success with oils and watercolors adorns the walls of many homes in Eastern Iowa, as well those of her family and friends. She showed great resilience throughout her life bouncing back from...

Mar 18, 2023

Kalona-Alta M Troyer passed away Saturday, March 18 at Pleasantview Home in Kalona, Iowa. She was 95 years old. Alta was born September 27, 1927 in Shickley, Nebraska – the 9th child of Lloyd and Emma (Kennel) Troyer. In 1940, at age 12, Alta moved with her family from their farm in Shickley, Nebraska to a farm in rural Wellman,...

Mar 13, 2023

Henry Carl Schuerer, age 35, passed away in his home and entered into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ on March 13, 2023.  Jesus came into Henry's heart at the age of 6 and baptized into the faith at 13. Henry knows the way. But the world fed him a lie. He has been freed into the arms...

Mar 13, 2023

Marlene H. Miller, age 90 of Marengo passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023. A private graveside service and burial will be held at the Marengo Cemetery with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Kloster Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements,

She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph. She is survived by her children Gary...

Mar 12, 2023

Williamsburg-Donald Lynn Kirkpatrick passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, AZ, at the age of 81.

    Donald Lynn Kirkpatrick was born May 28, 1941 in Washington, Iowa, the son of Homer and Dorotha (Long) Kirkpatrick.  He graduated from English Valley High School, North English in 1958 and Parsons College, Fairfield in...

Mar 12, 2023

 

North English- Dallas Owen Zimmerman was born July 28, 1957, in Corydon, Iowa, the son of Carol F and Betty (McKee) Zimmerman. Dallas moved with his family from Seymour, Iowa to North English at the age of 2 years old. He attended English Valleys schools and graduated in 1975. Dallas moved to the Cedar Rapids area and attended Kirkwood...

Mar 10, 2023

Iowa City- Brina Anderson Yoder was born March 1, 2000, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Brianna Yoder. She graduated from West High School in Iowa City. Brina worked at Menards, Culvers, and other local restaurant and was also a Door Dash driver. Brina was a talented young lady when it came to art, especially drawing; she enjoyed getting...

Mar 10, 2023

Helen F. Donohoe, age 82, of Parnell, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at the English Valley Care Center, North English. Memorial service: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, North English, with Father David Wilkening officiating. Family will receive family and friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at St. Joseph’s...

Mar 9, 2023

Lorrie M. Bruner, age 56, of Middle Amana, passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Funeral service: 10:00 A.M., Monday, March 13, 2023, at the United Methodist Church, Oxford, with Pastor Terry Beltz officiating. Visitation will be 3 to 7 P.M., Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the United Methodist Church,...

Mar 6, 2023

Walter J. “Wally” Smith, age 70, of Marengo, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 10, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Diane Vorhies officiating. Burial will be at the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Kloster...

Mar 3, 2023

Williamsburg- Arlen R. Hakeman was born August 8, 1940, in Belle Plaine, the son of Harlan and Helen (Meyer) Hakeman. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1958. Arlen was united in marriage to Eileen Popelka on June 10, 1961 in Belle Plaine. Arlen was a farmer, drove school bus for Williamsburg school, and a night security watchman for...

Mar 1, 2023

OSKALOOSA-Mary K. Breuklander, age 81, of Oskaloosa, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at MercyOne Des Moines.

            Mary was born March 24, 1941, in Sigourney, the daughter of LaRue and Joy (Pfaff) Roberts,  and graduated from Sigourney High School.  Mary married George F. Poe, Sr. and they later divorced.  She then married Dave Breuklander on December 26, 1977 in Las...

Feb 26, 2023

John William “Jack” Hall, age 87, of Grinnell, IA, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at St. Francis Manor, in Grinnell, IA. Funeral service: 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2023, at Madison Church of Christ, rural Brooklyn, IA, with Rev. Joel Nielsen officiating. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, IA. Interment...

Feb 26, 2023

Evelyn May Peska, age 83, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Marengo, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 3, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo with Pastor Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6...

Feb 24, 2023

Williamsburg- Marilyn Joyce Possehl was born August 18, 1937, in South English, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Eleanor (Anderson) Mason. She graduated from Williamsburg High School as valedictorian in 1955. She was a bookkeeper for John Deere dealerships in Iowa City and North English and also worked for Elwood and Elwood Law Office. In 1955, she married Stanley Kolosik...

Feb 23, 2023

 

North English- Robert Lee “Skip” Ayers died on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at his home in North English, at the age of 70 years. 

 

North English- Robert Lee “Skip” Ayers was born July 19, 1952 in Washington, Iowa. He was a son of Robert Lee and Alice Josephine (Moore) Ayers. He grew up in the Wellman area and...

Feb 16, 2023

 

Williamsburg- Harlan Otto William Doehrmann was born December 12, 1931, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Martin and Ida Dorothea (Glandorf) Doehrmann.  He was baptized on January 10, 1932 and confirmed on June 2, 1946 all at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg.  He attended Immanuel Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1950. He was a parks...

Feb 15, 2023

Williamsburg- Jorge Alejandro Maldonado-Vazquez was born November 24, 1995, in Gomez Palacio, Durango, the son of Cristina Vazquez. He graduated from Williamsburg High School. Jorge attended Kirkwood Community College.  He was a mechanic for Pomp’s Tire Service. He enjoyed fixing cars, basketball, playing pool, watching action movies, spending time with friends, and eating spicy foods, Chinese food, sea food, Dragon...