OBITUARIES

Jan 1, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT - Dorothy Jean Upton, 87, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Dorothy was born in Montezuma, Iowa on December 19, 1935, to Harlan E. Butcher and Lena N. (Watson), Butcher, both (deceased).

As a little girl, Dorothy and her family moved to Pella, Iowa. When she was 5, she donned her little Dutch shoes and...

Jan 1, 2023

Wellman-Frank William Schroeder was born May 9, 1942 in Wellman, Iowa, the son of Adolph and Marjorie (Evans) Schroeder.  He graduated from Wellman High School with the class of 1960.  Frank was a stock manager at JC Penny’s in Iowa City for 34 years.  He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Wellman. Frank died Sunday, January...

Jan 1, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Dorothy Moore, 97, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Sunrise Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Winfield.

Dorothy was born October 30, 1925, on her family farm south of Lockridge, the daughter of Sam and Iva (Erickson) Billingsley. She graduated from Lockridge High School in 1943. She continued her education at Iowa Methodist School of...

Dec 31, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT- Ronald Fye, 87, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Savannah Heights surrounded by his family.

Ron was born July 18, 1935, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Herbert and June (Faulkner) Fye. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1952, and continued his education at AIB College of Business in Des Moines. Ron proudly...

Dec 30, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT- Robert Batey, 94, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.

Born New Year’s Day, 1928 to Harry and Mary Batey, Robert grew up a child of the Great Depression. At a young age he learned to hunt and trap in order to supplement the family food source, and soon...

Dec 30, 2022

Riverside- John Henry Beachy was born Dec. 5, 1935, to Jonas and Leah (Mast) Beachy in Hicksville, OH. John was baptized upon his confession of faith in his youth. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and remained faithful until his death. John passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the age of 87 years, 25...

Dec 28, 2022

Wellman-Vivian Mae Troyer was born June 29, 1928, in Dalton, Ohio, the daughter of Daniel J. and Lina (Amstutz) Eberly. Vivian was raised in Ohio before moving to Iowa in 1951. On August 23, 1953, Vivian was united in marriage to Wilber Troyer in Dalton, Ohio.  She was a homemaker. Vivian was a member of the Wellman Mennonite Church.  She...

Dec 28, 2022

WILLIAMSBURG- Lori Ann Banes was born February 7, 1963, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the daughter of Garry and Judy (Moorman) Thompson. She graduated from Cedar Falls High School. On September 5, 2001 Lori was united in marriage to Jeffrey Lee Banes in Las Vegas, Nevada. She worked at Farmers Trust and Savings Bank in Williamsburg, WRH in Homestead and Rinderkencht...

Dec 28, 2022

David I. Burgy, age 77, of South Amana, passed away at his home on December 28, 2022. Memorial service: 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 2, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Conroy with Rev. Gary Sears officiating. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 P.M., Monday, January 2, 2023, at...

Dec 27, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT - Louise Collora Trueblood, 104, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at her home in rural Wellman.

Louise was a Valentine’s Day baby, born February 14, 1918, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Clarence and Ethel (Taft) Smith. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and attended the Burlington Beauty Academy. Mount Pleasant was Louise’s home for nearly all...

Dec 27, 2022

Patricia (Patty) Ferreira, age 61, of Williamsburg, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Victor, with Pastor Stuart Rethwisch officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2023 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial...

Dec 26, 2022

 

Kalona-Martha Amanda Helmuth was born February 21, 1934 to Samuel G. and Elizabeth (Otto) Hochstedler, near Kalona, Iowa.  She was 1 of 14 children, and attended West Lincoln School. In her youth she accepted Jesus as her Savior, and was baptized.  Martha was united in marriage to Christian J. Helmuth on June 6, 1954 at Fairview Mennonite Church. To...

Dec 26, 2022

 

Kalona-Alta Jean Yoder was born July 24, 1939, in rural Kalona, Iowa.  The daughter of Lloyd and Clarissa (Hochstedler) Yoder.  She attended East Lincoln School.  In her youth she accepted Christ, she is a member of New Hope Mennonite Church in Washington.  Alta died at her home in Kalona following a long illness with Parkinson’s on Monday, December 26,...

Dec 26, 2022

 

Ann Sheetz of Washington, formerly of Keota, passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2022 at the age of 85.

Born in 1937 in Mt. Pleasant, IA, Ann was the daughter of Gordon & Lillian (Kephart) Shelman.  She graduated from Washington High School in 1955.  She earned a 2-year teaching degree from Iowa Wesleyan College in 1957, and later a...

Dec 25, 2022

SALEM -

MOUNT PLEASANT- Dennis J. Swarthout, 72, died Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.  

Dennis was born at Chariton, Iowa on August 2, 1950, to Jean and Darlene (Luke) Swarthout. He graduated with the 1968 class of Chariton High School and continued his education at Indian Hills for computer programing.  

On June...

Dec 24, 2022

 

Wellman-Kathryn Bernice Yoder was born December 3, 1920, near Parnell, Iowa, the daughter of Omer and Nettie (Hooley) Yoder. She attended Poplar Grove rural school.  Kathryn was united in marriage to Daniel Mark Yoder on October 27, 1944 at West Union Church, rural Parnell.  They made their home in rural Parnell until moving to Wellman in 1989.  Kathryn was...

Dec 24, 2022

Milly Criswell Conway, age 101, of Brooklyn, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022. Per her wishes, there will not be any services. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Milly is survived by her children Kim (Vicki) Criswell, of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Patti Schipani, of Ankeny, Iowa; a daughter-in-law Pauline (Tony) Kriegel, of Brooklyn,...

Dec 22, 2022

Elsie M. Sayers, age 84, of Middle Amana, passed away at her home surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Funeral service: 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the Middle Amana Church, Middle Amana with Elder Mike Shoup officiating. Burial will be at the Middle Amana Cemetery, Middle Amana. Visitation: 3 to 7 P.M.,...

Dec 21, 2022

Wellman- Gary Raymond Peiffer was born April 26, 1939 in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Maurine (Leinen) Peiffer.  He graduated from Keota High School.  Gary served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1962.  Gary was united in marriage to Johnette Durst in 1959, and they were blessed with six children.  They later divorced. He was united...

Dec 20, 2022

 

Williamsburg- Gerald Kevin Sauter was born April 25, 1934, at his home near Millersburg, Iowa the son of Michael F and Agatha Mary (Wagner) Sauter. He graduated from Millersburg High School in 1952 and went on to spend two years at St. Ambrose College. Kevin was drafted into the United States Army, and spent two years in the reserves....