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Claudine J. Erwin

Claudine J. Erwin

Jan 8, 2021

KEOTA-Claudine J. Erwin, age 84, of Washington, formerly of Keota, died Friday, January 8, 2021, at the Washington County Hospital. Claudine was born June 11, 1936, in Keota, to Harry and Iva (Lenninger) Heisdorffer and graduated from Keota High School in 1954. On June 9, 1956, she married Douglas Erwin at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. Following marriage they...

Kathy A. Cook

Kathy A. Cook

Jan 8, 2021

LAS VEGAS-Kathy A. Cook, age 72, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, January 8, 2021, at her home in Las Vegas. Kathy was born December 29, 1948 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Betty Meier. She attended George Washington High School. Kathy was a barber at the Hiawatha Barber Shop for 38 years...

Herbert  Lee Yoder

Herbert Lee Yoder

Jan 5, 2021

Washington- Herbert Lee Yoder was born June 8, 1929, in West Liberty, Ohio. The son of D. Leonard and Mollie (Kauffman) Yoder. Herb graduated from Goshen College with his B.A., attended Seminary in Elkhart IN, and graduate study at Indiana University. On December 31, 1948 Herb was united in marriage to Dorothy Beason. Dorothy joined Herb in his ministry beginning...

Josef Farogi

Josef Farogi

Jan 5, 2021

Josef Farogi was born March 26, 1929 in Neuzina Yugoslavia (present day Serbia). He attended school in Betschkerek until WW II drew near. Following WW II Josef and his family were forcibly displaced from their homes and placed in concentration camps in Yugoslavia. In 1950, he and his mother Margarete left for Pfarrkirchen, Germany where they joined his father Peter....

R. Yvonne Grimm

R. Yvonne Grimm

Jan 4, 2021

Williamsburg-R. Yvonne Grimm was born December 16, 1929 in Millersburg, Iowa, the daughter of Samuel and Marie (Bauer) Cable. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1947 and attended Iowa State Teachers College. She accepted Christ in her youth and lived a life of love and giving. Yvonne was united in marriage to Kenneth Eugene Grimm on November 25, 1948...

Charlotte Louise Smith

Charlotte Louise Smith

Jan 4, 2021

North English- Charlotte Louise Smith was born on November 15, 1925, near Frytown, Iowa, to James Charles and Leola Emily (Davis) Hotka. She grew up roller skating around Sigourney, moved to east of North English as a high school sophmore and graduated from North English High School in 1943. She married Robert R. Smith in North English on December 29,...

Sheryl "Sherry" Sieren

Sheryl "Sherry" Sieren

Dec 30, 2020

WASHINGTON-Sheryl Jean Sieren of Washington, Iowa passed away on December 30, 2020 at the age of 75. Sherry was born to Elmer Richard Dumont and Verna Irene Colbert on February 8, 1945. She grew up on a farm near Ollie, Iowa and would tell many stories of her adventures milking the cows, feeding the chickens, riding horses and playing with...

Yenchay Tangkhpanya

Yenchay Tangkhpanya

Dec 29, 2020

Mt. Pleasant- Yenchay Baccam Tangkhpanya, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Yenchay was born August 9, 1954, in Xiengkhouang, Laos, daughter of Toan and Choum Baccam. She was united in marriage to Tony Tangkhpanya. Yenchay and Tony made their home in Mt. Pleasant in 1979, where they...

Pauline  M Schrock

Pauline M Schrock

Dec 29, 2020

Pauline Schrock, 91, of rural Kalona died on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington, IA. Pauline was born May 18, 1929 at the family home to Mahlon and Maggie (Miller) Gingerich of rural Kalona, Iowa. Pauline attended West Lincoln School and was a faithful member of Sharon Bethel Church. She was united in marriage to...

Dena Maureen Achey-Stanerson

Dena Maureen Achey-Stanerson

Dec 28, 2020

Conroy-Dena Achey-Stanerson, 52, of Conroy died December 28, 2020 at the Compass Memorial Hospice Suite after a long battle with brain cancer. She was diagnosed with two brain tumors in October of 2009. Dena was born in Cedar Rapids on March 1, 1968 to Roland and Cheryl (Hillyer) Achey. She grew up on a small acreage near East Amana and...

Patricia A. Capps-Campbell

Patricia A. Capps-Campbell

Dec 28, 2020

Mt. Pleasant - Mt. Pleasant - Patricia A. Capps-Campbell, 69, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. Patricia was born October 6, 1951, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, daughter of Edward and Adella (Gates) Capps. She served in the United States Air Force for 18.5 years. She is survived by a sister...

Joyce Marie Hagen

Joyce Marie Hagen

Dec 28, 2020

Williamsburg-Joyce Marie Hagen was born November 5, 1963 in Iowa City, Iowa. The daughter of Richard and May (Sunken) Tiernan. She attended Lutheran Interparish School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Joyce was united in marriage to Richard "Rick" Hagen on August 22, 1987 at St. John Lutheran Church near Homestead. Joyce has worked at Amana Bakery, Paul Reveres in...

Jack H. Conn

Jack H. Conn

Dec 26, 2020

Mt Pleasant - Jack Conn, 87, died Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. A complete obituary will be posted soon.

Donna Etter

Donna Etter

Dec 24, 2020

SIGOURNEY-Donna Etter, age 78, of Sigourney, died Thursday, December 24, 2020, at her home. Donna was born March 24, 1942, in Centerville, Iowa, to Donald and Francis (Bramhall) Shuey. She graduated from Putnam County, Missouri High School and attended the University of Missouri, where she was drum major and baton twirler for the marching band. Donna was an administrative assistant...

Nina Miller

Nina Miller

Dec 23, 2020

Wellman- Nina Bernice Miller was born December 23, 1921, in Greene Township, Iowa County, Iowa. The daughter of Emery and Alice (Bender) Brenneman. Nina attended Franklin school. She lived in the Wellman area her whole life. Nina worked as a waitress at Tiny Diner, Cappers and Hawk I Truck Stop for 13 years. On January 4, 1949 she was united...

Patricia Mathews Burden

Patricia Mathews Burden

Dec 21, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT- Patricia Mathews Burden, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, December 21, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, in Iowa City, Iowa. Pat was born March 21, 1937 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, daughter of Guy and Maude (Watts) Mathews. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1955. Pat was united in marriage to Robert F. Burden...

Wilson "Bill" Miller

Wilson "Bill" Miller

Dec 21, 2020

Kalona- Wilson "Bill" Miller was born January 13, 1932, in rural Kalona, Iowa. The son of Lewis L. and Fanny (Miller) Miller. Bill was united in marriage to Lois Gingerich on April 7, 1951 at the Parnell Mennonite Church. Bill worked in garden and landscaping in the Park and Rec Dept. in Coralville. He also has been employed by the...

Berdine  Elizabeth Beckler

Berdine Elizabeth Beckler

Dec 19, 2020

Berdine Beckler, 95, of Kalona, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on December 19, 2020, at the Pleasantview Home. Berdine was born October 19, 1925 in Wood River NE, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Stolzfus) Stutzman. She attended school at Plainview District #16 in Wood River, NE. Berdine was united in marriage to Clifford...

Rachel Graber

Rachel Graber

Dec 19, 2020

Kalona-Rachel (Wagler) Graber, daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Lengacher) Wagler. She was born on March 14, 1924, died on December 19, 2020 at the age of 96 years, 9 months and 5 days. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Rachel was united in marriage to Homer Graber on February 3, 1942. He preceded her in death...

Donald Wayne Droll, Sr.

Donald Wayne Droll, Sr.

Dec 19, 2020

MONTE VISTA, CO- Donald "Don" Wayne Droll Sr. was born March 5, 1930 in Washington County, Iowa, the son of Lawrence and Agnes (Wulf) Droll. He served in the United States Army Reserves from 1948 to 1952. Don worked in multiple areas of construction, farming, law enforcement and was a locksmith for many years. He enjoyed stock car racing, repairing...

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