OBITUARIES

Feb 15, 2023

Millersburg- Doris was born October 19, 1924 to Frank and Darline (Shifflet) Rogers in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She attended Cross Lutheran School and graduated from Ohama South High School where she was the editor of the school newspaper. After Graduation she became a Rosie the Rivetor at the Glen L. Martin Plant during World War II.  She met Francis Larson there...

Feb 15, 2023

 

West Branch- Deborah Sue Shipley was born December 1, 1952, in North English, Iowa. She was the daughter of Max Ellsworth and Joan Virginia (Crawford) Wade. She graduated from English Valleys High School in 1970. Debbie worked for Shellar Globe in Iowa City for many years. She enjoyed baking, cooking, fishing, being out doors, watching John Wayne movies and...

Feb 14, 2023

 

Plainfield, Illinois-

On Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Randal (Randy) Lown, loving father, passed away at the age of 72. 

Randy was born November 4, 1950, in Sigourney, Iowa.  He was the first-born son of Stanley and Bevaline (Stewart) Lown. He graduated from English Valleys High School and received his associate’s degree from Kirkwood Community College. 

He is survived by...

Feb 14, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT - Reverend Gordon Katsion, age 88, of Mount Pleasant died Tuesday, February 14, 2023.  The family wishes to thank the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington for their attentive and sincere care in his last days. 

Gordon was born February 8, 1935, in Chicago, IL, the son of Gus and Ola (Correy) Katsion. He graduated from...

Feb 13, 2023

 

 

 

SIGOURNEY-Marcene Bailey, age 61, of Sigourney, died Monday, February 13, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.    Marcene was born December 31, 1961, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Donald L. and Beverly Jean (Kearns) Vest, and grew up in Fairfield, Ottumwa and Washington.  On September 31, 1995, she married Donnie Bailey....

Feb 12, 2023

 

Williamsburg-Lori Ann Kelly was born March 19, 1969 in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of Ron Partington and Patricia Simmons.  Lori enjoyed doing crafts and spending time with her family.  She died Sunday, February 12, 2023 at her home near Williamsburg at the age of 53 years.

She is survived by her four children, Craig Kelly and Tim Kelly both...

Feb 11, 2023

Cedar Rapids- Dean Allan Lake was born November 22, 1937, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Neville and Mildred (Thomas) Lake. He graduated from Winfield High School in 1955. Dean was united in marriage to Connie Jones on April 8, 1982, in Cedar Rapids. They were blessed with 40 year together. He worked for Quaker Oats for 45 years as...

Feb 11, 2023

Mary Ellen Schmidt, age 69, of Coralville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Windmill Manor, Coralville. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed to the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. Kloster Funeral Home...

Feb 10, 2023

Kalona- Wilford Dean Beachy was born July 25, 1953, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Walter L. And Laurine M. (Miller) Beachy. He was baptized in his youth and was a member of the Mennonite Church where he remained faithful until his death. He attended Washington Township school and then completed American School for high school. On July 22, 1978...

Feb 10, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Jean Steele, 68, of Mount Pleasant died Friday, February 10, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital.

Jean was born May 2, 1954, in McGregor, Iowa, the daughter of Bud and Christine (Reagan) Nordhus. She graduated from MarMac High School. On May 17, 1975, she was united in marriage to Mike Steele at the Methodist Church in McGregor....

Feb 8, 2023

Millersburg-Jerry Lynn Pope was born May 22, 1938 in Grinnell, Iowa, the son of Orville Stephan and Marie Jean (Pirkl) Pope.  He graduated from Victor High School in 1956. Jerry served in the United States Army Reserves from 1956-1962.  He was an over the road truck driver through out the years, first owning and operating his own truck, then working...

Feb 7, 2023

 

SALT LAKE CITY, UT-Rebecca Lucille Robbins, age 74, passed away on February 7, 2023, at the University of Utah hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on August 12, 1948 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Ethel M. Wright and Frances A. Bender. She was the youngest of 6 siblings and grew up in the farming community of Keswick,...

Feb 7, 2023

 

Millersburg- Mildred Mary McGuire was born July 18, 1930 in Millersburg, Iowa, the daughter of George A and Sarah A (Holderness) Van Dee. She attended various country schools and was a life long resident of the Millersburg Community. Mildred was united in marriage to Lloyd H McGuire on April 25, 1950 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She was a former member...

Feb 6, 2023

 

 

HARPER-Mary Kathleen “Kay” Beinhart, age 80, of Harper, died Monday, February 6, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.    Kay was born March 18, 1942, in Iowa County, to Lloyd and Margaret (Healey) Pope and graduated from Deep River - Millersburg High School.  On April 23, 1963, she married Robert J. Beinhart at...

Feb 6, 2023

Williamsburg-Evelyn Rose Schmidt was born February 6, 1941, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Emil and Gladys (Baker) Zuber.  She graduated from Deep River-Millersburg High School in 1959.  Evelyn was united in marriage to Ronald Schmidt on July 9, 1960, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Millersburg.  The couple later divorced.   She has worked at the University of Iowa...

Feb 3, 2023

 

WAYLAND - Laverne Messer, 79, of Wayland died Friday, February 3, 2023, at Parkview Manor in Wellman.

Laverne was born May 14, 1943, in Merrimac, the son of Perl and Betty (Brewster) Messer. He graduated from Richland High School in 1961, and Iowa Wesleyan in 1967, with a degree in mathematics and a minor in physics. Laverne began teaching...

Feb 1, 2023

Kalona-Bertha (Miller) Brenneman was born January 2, 1930, in Kalona, Iowa. The daughter of Dennis J. and Ida (Helmuth) Miller. She passed away on Wednesday February 1, 2023, at her home at the age of 93 years, 30 days. She was baptized in her youth in the Old Order Amish Church where she remained faithful until her death.Bertha was united...

Feb 1, 2023

Williamsburg- Melvin R. Schemmel, 83, recently of Williamsburg, Iowa, died Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at University of Iowa Hospital after a month’s long battle with cancer. Melvin was born February 26, 1939 in O’Brien County to Clarence and Viola Schemmel.

He moved to Iowa City as a young man and began his lifelong career in the grocery business as a...

Feb 1, 2023

Brooklyn:

Pamela Ann “Pam” Lawson Nail, age 79 of Brooklyn, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at her home. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 8, 2023, Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, Iowa, with Rev. Josh Gerard officiating. Following the service, there will be a gathering of family and friends at the...

Jan 29, 2023

SIGOURNEY-Clois Talley, age 100, of Sigourney, died Sunday, January 29, 2023.    Clois was born March 12, 1922, northwest of Richland, Iowa, to Lewis and Stella (Lankford) Derby.  She attended Number 4 School followed by riding a horse to Richland High School.  After high school in 1939 she attended Iowa Success School in Ottumwa.  She later became a bookkeeper and...