OBITUARIES

Sep 26, 2022

 

Williamsburg-William (Bill) Houlihan was born September 3, 1971, in Tucson, AZ, the son of Raymond Douglas and Ruth Ann (Champlin) Houlihan. He grew up in Shepherd, MI attending Shepherd High School, where he enjoyed participating in football and wrestling. He enlisted in the United States Army Reserve at the age of 17, and was honorably discharged at the end...

Sep 25, 2022

Sondra L. Cook, age 60, of Indianola, formerly of Amana, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Good Samaritan Home in Indianola. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., ­­Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Main Amana Church, Main Amana. A private family graveside service and inurnment will be held at a later time....

Sep 24, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT - Daniel Tousignant, 82, of Mount Pleasant died Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic.

Dan was born June 27, 1940, in Negaunee, Michigan, the son of Arthur and Dorothy (Maltby) Tousignant. He graduated from high school and joined the National Guard. In 1960, Dan moved to southeast Iowa. On July 22, 1961,...

Sep 21, 2022

 

HARPER-Helen Baetsle, age 80, of Harper, died Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

            Helen was born August 1, 1942, in Marengo, the daughter of Vernon and Mary (Heitman) Gorsh.  She grew up in Victor and graduated from HLV High School. On August 5, 1961, she married Arnold L. “Butch” Baetsle, Jr. at St. Bridget’s...

Sep 21, 2022

 

North English- Peggy Van Dee was born December 28, 1957 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Robert E & Janice LuJean (Derby) Stephenson. She attended English Valleys High School.  On September 5, 1981, Peggy was united in marriage to Duane John Van Dee near South English, Iowa. She worked as a housekeeper at the English Valley Care Center. Peggy...

Sep 21, 2022

 

Williamsburg-Verne Arnold Doehrmann was born April 10, 1938 in Rural Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Rudolph and Loretta (Glandorf) Doehrmann. He graduated from Williamsburg High School. Verne was united in marriage to Lois Koch on March 11, 1978, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Williamsburg. Verne worked for Chipman Feed & Grain. He was a member of St. Paul...

Sep 19, 2022

George E. Kinzenbaw , age 84, of Marengo, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at Unity Point St. Lukes Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 23, 2022 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Tim Miller officiating. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Burial will be in Bishop...

Sep 17, 2022

Donald J. Misel, age 89, of Marengo, formerly of Amana, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, in Leesburg, FL. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 10, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church, Marengo, with Rev. Anni Thorn and Rev. Diane Vorhies officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, October...

Sep 16, 2022

 

North English- Norma Laurene Wolfe was born February 29, 1928 near Keswick, Iowa, the daughter of George Reginald & Gertrude (Hale) Hermanstorfer. She graduated from Keswick High School in 1946. On January 1, 1947, Norma was united in marriage to Dale Maurice Wolfe in Sigourney, Iowa. She grew up in the Keswick area, after they married they lived in...

Sep 11, 2022

Wellman-Owen C. Bringman was born May 6, 1932, near Wellman, Iowa, the son of Toney and Della (Butterbaugh) Bringman.  Owen proudly served his country in the United States Army from May 1952-April 1954 where he did a tour to Italy.  On May 15th 1958, he was united in marriage to Ada Arlene Binley in Kahoka Missouri.  They made their home...

Sep 11, 2022

Wellman- Betty Jean Buckwalter was born May 14, 1930, in Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph Waldo and Barbara (Brenneman) Swartzendruber. She graduated from Mid Prairie High School. On June 1, 1951 she was united in marriage to Royce E. Buckwalter in Wellman, Iowa.  They were married for 62 years. Betty worked as a teacher in a one room schoolhouse...

Sep 10, 2022

Terry M. Branscomb, age 67, of Marengo, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital, in Iowa City. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Terry is survived by his longtime partner, Joanna Melsa, of Marengo; his former...

Sep 10, 2022

Karen E. Hunt, age 79, of Marengo, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church, Marengo with Pastor Anni Thorn officiating. For those who cannot attend, the services will be live streamed via the First...

Sep 9, 2022

WELLMAN - Paul W. Miller was born March 21, 1922, near Wellman, Iowa, the son of Menno and Barbara (Swartzendruber) Miller. He attended Franklin rural school. On February 6, 1944 he was united in marriage to Leta L. Brenneman at the Fairview Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. During WWII, they spent time in Civilian Public Service in Oregon and Maryland....

Sep 5, 2022

Wellman- Dorothy Lee Yoder was born September 16, 1930, in Seward County, Nebraska, the daughter of Daniel D. and Magdalena (Roth) Sutter. She grew up in Nebraska and graduated from Milford High School. Upon the completion of high school, she moved to Iowa. It was there that she met and married Kenneth E. Yoder on December 28, 1951, in Milford,...

Sep 4, 2022

Williamsburg- George Carl Werner was born October 13, 1944, in York Township in Iowa County in the home in which he spent his entire life. He was the son of John T. And Olga (Heitshusen) Werner. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1962.  He joined the National Guard in 1963, serving for three years before being honorably discharged. George...

Sep 2, 2022

Eric Walter Lang died September 2, 2022, in Brooklyn, Iowa. He was 60 years old. He is survived by Nicole Schlinger his wife of 24 years, his brothers and sister, John, Craig and Christine (Turpin). He was the youngest of Maynard and Dorothy Lang's four children. He was named Eric for his red hair and Walter for his maternal...

Sep 1, 2022

 

Jay Patrick Peiffer, of South English, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 1, 2022, in Iowa City after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jay was born in Ottumwa, Iowa on May 22, 1954, to Richard and Myra (Appleget) Peiffer. He was the second of seven children, and the only boy. He grew up...

Sep 1, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT- Wanda Maxine Hatch, 88, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant.

Wanda was born May 12, 1934, near Trenton, Iowa, the daughter of Ray and Imal (Norton) Rich. She attended country schools, Elm and Eagle, through 8th grade and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. During high school Wanda worked...

Aug 30, 2022

Wellman-Curtis Eugene Roth was born December 11, 1943, in Rural Wellman, Iowa, the son of Melvin S. and Hilda (Hershberger) Roth. He graduated from IMS. Curtis was united in marriage to Rachael Reschly on October 14, 1995 at Wellman Mennonite Church. He was an electrician for many years before working at the University of Iowa as a mechanic.  Curtis was...