OBITUARIES

Jan 29, 2025

Williamsburg-Kimberly Kay (Wiseman) Decker was born November 21, 1958, to Alvin and Betty Lou (Primley) Wiseman. She grew up in Millersburg and later settled in Williamsburg. She worked at Quantum Plastics in Victor. Kim enjoyed spending time with family, watching westerns and puttering around the yard. She will be remembered for being sassy, quick to laugh, big hearted and compassionate,...

Jan 29, 2025

SIGOURNEY-David A. Snakenberg, age 84, of Sigourney, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.

 David was born October 8, 1940, in Webster, the son of John “J.W.” and Mary (Weber) Snakenberg and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1959. A lifelong resident of Keokuk County, David worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 24 years,...

Jan 29, 2025

Jimmy “Jim” J. VanErsvelde, age 84, of Montezuma, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Brooklyn Community Estate. Memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 7, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Father Stephen Page officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. In lieu...

Jan 27, 2025

Marengo-Larry L. Hall, age 83, of Marengo, died unexpectedly Monday, January 27, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic in Iowa City.

Larry was born September 17, 1941, the son of Lloyd and Lorna (Hicks) Hall. Larry grew up on a farm west of Guernsey. He graduated from Guernsey High School in 1959. Larry was united in marriage to...

Jan 25, 2025

Kalona- Nita Leora Erb was born January 28, 1925, in Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Ora R. and Gertrude M. (Yoder) Brenneman. She attended Woodland School. Nita was united in marriage to John S. Erb on October 19, 1944, at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church. Nita was a homemaker and helped John on the farm. Nita and John made a...

Jan 25, 2025

Harold “Hal” Philip Wendler, 98, a longtime resident of Dixon, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Heritage Square in Dixon.

Hal was born on July 12, 1926, to Fred and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Berger) Wendler in South Amana, IA. He received his early education in the Amana public schools. While a high school sophomore, he...

Jan 23, 2025

Williamsburg-Rick Allen Kleinmeyer was born January 1, 1960, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Donald and Evelyn (Mouchka) Kleinmeyer. He graduated from Clear Creek High School. Rick was united in marriage to Ruby Baumgartner on July 15, 1978 in Amana. Rick worked at Heartland Co-op, Iowa State DOT, and ACE Hardware in Williamsburg. He was a member of the...

Jan 21, 2025

James C. “Jim” Jensen, age 81, of Marengo, passed away at his home Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church, Marengo, with Pastor Sheryll Untiedt officiating. Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Inurnment will be at the Marengo Cemetery at a later...

Jan 20, 2025

Marengo-Tracy Alan Stake was born June 3, 1964, in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Gary Stake and Carol Blakesley. He graduated from Marion High School and attended University of Iowa. He worked for Williamsburg Manufacturing in Williamsburg. Tracy enjoyed collecting guns and driving his Jeep. He was a member of the Iowa Long Rifle Group, 1750-1840 Living History Re-enactment Group,...

Jan 17, 2025

South English- Jessica Leigh Patch was born June 20, 2001, in Galesburg, Illinois. She was the daughter of Brenden “Todd” and Carin Leigh (Craig) Patch. She graduated from Rockridge High School in Taylor Ridge, Illinois. Jessica was two weeks away from graduating PCI Academy for a degree in esthetics. 

Jessica and the love of her life, Clayton, were expecting their daughter...

Jan 16, 2025

Williamsburg-Merlyn Anton Huedepohl was born April 12, 1944, at home near Williamsburg, Iowa. The son of Anton and Wanda (Schmidt) Huedepohl. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1962. Merl served in the Iowa National Guard from 1965-1971. Merl was united in marriage to Diane Rae Martinson on August 26,...

Jan 14, 2025

Betty L. Harp, age 68, of Ladora, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side, Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 31, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Chaplain Rick Sparks officiating. Burial will be in the Ladora...

Jan 13, 2025

 Wilbur G. Ropp, was born December 12, 1942, in Kalona Iowa, the son of George C. and Fannie M. (Miller) Ropp. He died at his home in rural Kalona on January 13, 2025, at the age of 82 years, 1 month and 1 day, following a brief illness. He was baptized in the Old Order Amish Church in his youth...

Jan 12, 2025

SIGOURNEY-Maryetta Elizabeth Snakenberg, age 86, of rural Sigourney, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney after a long and happy life.

 Maryetta was born October 17, 1938, to Lawrence and Edna (Pitsch) Hahn of East Pleasant Plain, Iowa. After graduating from East Pleasant Plain schools, she worked at Iowa Electric Light and Power in Fairfield. While...

Jan 11, 2025

Carol Ann Vogt, age 85, of Marengo, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones and cherished memories.

Visitation: 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Rev....

Jan 11, 2025

Rita A. Halvorson, age 81, of Conroy, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Colonial Manor of Amana. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2025, at First Lutheran Church, Conroy, with Rev. Zachary Bey officiating. Burial will be at First Lutheran Cemetery, Conroy. Memorials...

Jan 11, 2025

Juanita K. Plowman, age 86, of Marengo, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Compass Memorial Healthcare. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is caring for Juanita and her family.

Juanita is survived by her children, Vicki (Dave) Benson of Delta; Becky Love (Renee Maschmann) of Cedar Rapids,...

Jan 10, 2025

Robert A. Cronbaugh “Bobby” , 77, of North Liberty, formerly of Marengo, passed away on January 10, 2025, at his home, ending his battle with cancer. Cremation services will be performed by Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Family and friends are invited to gather on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in North Liberty at 10 a.m.,...

Jan 8, 2025

Donald “Don” E. Atkinson, age 91, of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Brooklyn Community Estate. Visitation: 9:00-11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Guylain Yumba officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn, with military honors...

Jan 4, 2025

Williamsburg- Thomas Dean Roseberry was born April 6, 1937 in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Darwin and Edna (Walker) Roseberry. He graduated from Renwick High School in Renwick, IA and then earned his PHD in Statistics at Iowa State University. He was united in marriage to Maryln Wellman in 1960, they later divorced. He then married Jeri Heitmann in...