OBITUARIES

Mar 3, 2022

Ruth Marie Eash, 93, died Thursday, March 3, 2022, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.

Ruth was born on May 10, 1928, in Crawfordsville, Iowa, the daughter of Joe W. and Anna (Graber) Rich. She was united in marriage to Gene Eash on June 1, 1950, at the Methodist church in Crawfordsville, Iowa. She was a long-time member...

Mar 3, 2022

Roger L. Wiebold, age 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at St. Lukes Living Center West, Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, June 13, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in rural Homestead, with Rev. Zachary Voss officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00...

Mar 1, 2022

 

Kalona- Mattie L. (Yoder) Miller was born on September 10, 1932, near Arthur IL to Levi D. and Elizabeth (Hochstedler) Yoder. Upon her confession of faith, she was baptized in the Old Order Amish Church and remained faithful until her death on

March 1, 2022. On October 17, 1957, she was united in marriage to Ezra Jay Miller. God...

Feb 28, 2022

 

Williamsburg-Andrew Glenn Brummel was born December 29, 1938, in Hull, Iowa, the son of Albert and Gertrude (Dykstra) Brummel.  Andy graduated from Western Christian High School in Hull, IA in 1956, then completed programs at Dordt College, A.I.B. and Central College where he earned a BA in Education. He later earned a MA in Library Science at Western Michigan...

Feb 25, 2022

Wellman- Wilma Stutzman was born May 11, 1920, in Wood River, Nebraska, the daughter of William N. and Barbara (Gascho) Stutzman. Wilma grew up in Wood River, in 1944 she moved to Wellman, she moved to Iowa City in 1950 until retiring in 1982 when she returned to Wellman. She worked in housekeeping then was a dietary Aide at the...

Feb 24, 2022

Claudia S. “Susie” Thompson, age 77, of Brooklyn, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Per her request there will be no services. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family with arrangements.

Susie is survived by her husband Tom of 29 years, of Brooklyn; three sons Tim Rouw, Todd Rouw of Omaha, NE.,...

Feb 23, 2022

 

John Foster Freese, 69, of Rocky Comfort, Missouri, died Wednesday February 23rd at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, surrounded by his family, after a short illness. 

 

He was born May 25, 1952 in Iowa City, Iowa to Baxter and Mary Foster Freese.  He grew up on a cattle, hog, turkey, and grain farm south of Wellman,...

Feb 23, 2022

  Donna M. Matheney, 75, of West Des Moines formerly of Mount Pleasant died Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Deerfield in Urbandale.

Donna was born October 28, 1946, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Irene (Francsis) Burky. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1964. Donna earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Northern...

Feb 22, 2022

Williamsburg- Lois Gene (Austin) Durr was born on October 22, 1927, to James and Mary (Ely) Austin. Lois graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1945 and was united in marriage to Robert Durr the same year on November 25. Lois was a lifelong member of rural Williamsburg where she worked the land alongside her husband. Lois and Robert’s marriage was...

Feb 21, 2022

Eulah Mantz-Berstler, a resident of the English Valley Care Center, passed away on February 21, 2022. She was 94 years old.

Eulah Mae Huff was born April 25, 1927, in Dellvale, Kansas, the daughter of Carl and Christine (Smith) Huff. She lived in a earthen dugout until she was nine, when her father moved the family to...

Feb 20, 2022

SIGOURNEY-Verna Edmundson, age 89, of Sigourney, died Sunday, February 20, 2022, at her home in Sigourney. Verna was born August 24, 1932, in Sigourney, to Myrl and Ethel (Hollingsworth) Appleget. She attended Doggett school eight years and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1950. Verna then attended AIB in Des Moines. On June 22, 1952, she married C. Gene Edmundson...

Feb 19, 2022

 

CEDAR RAPIDS - Connie Lake, 75, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 19, 2022, in McAllen, Texas.

Connie was born May 15, 1946, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Nyle and Marjorie (Slead) Jones. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1964. Connie was united in marriage to Dean Lake on April 8, 1982, in Cedar Rapids. Connie worked for...

Feb 19, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT- Joseph M. Yocum, 66, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, February 19, 2022, at New London Specialty Care. Joe was born June 25, 1955, in Pocahontas, the son of Merle and Elmira (Ollinger) Yocum. He graduated from Pocahontas Catholic High School in 1973. Joe attended technical school in Kansas City to become a medium-duty truck mechanic. Following school, Joe...

Feb 19, 2022

Williamsburg-Ronald Mervin Knock passed Saturday, February 19, 2022 at UIHC Hospital surrounded by family. Many of you who knew him and loved him simply called him Knocker. Ron was born on September 9,1945 to Mervin Henry and Grace Eileen (Knipfer) Knock at the DF Miller Hospital. He grew up on a farm west of Williamsburg, probably where he learned and...

Feb 19, 2022

 

An Informal Open House in remembrance of Bob will be held Sunday, June 12, 2022, from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Pulpit Rock Brewing Company, 207 College Dr., Decorah, IA. 

Please join the Topping family for refreshments and dessert. Public remembrances will not be shared during the open house.

Robert "Bob" Joe Topping, age 85 of Decorah, IA passed...

Feb 18, 2022

Wellman Larry Haynes was born May 16, 1965, in Auburn, Indian, the son of Wayne and Helen (Chapman) Haynes. He grew up in Auburn Indiana until moving to Wellman. Larry was a mechanic and fabricator. On April 5, 2014, Larry was united in marriage to Crystal Humble in Wellman. Larry enjoyed mowing the yard, campfires, having some beers, and youtube...

Feb 18, 2022

Lawerence F. “Shoey” Schumacher, age 82, of Marengo passed away peacefully on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Colonial Manor of Amana. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 24, 2022, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo, with Father David Wilkening officiating. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Burial will be at the...

Feb 15, 2022

Kalona- Linda Kay (Gingerich) Miller was born the fiery second daughter of Aldine and Wilma Gingerich on Saturday, October 19, 1940. Her dad used to say "The year Linda was born was the beginning of WWII, and the world's never been the same since!" Linda was raised on her parents' farm northwest of Wellman, Iowa. She grew up with older...

Feb 15, 2022

Charles E. Merritt, age 86, of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Compass Memorial Healthcare, Marengo. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 21, 2022, at First United Methodist Church, Marengo, with Rev. Lisa Crow officiating. Family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time. Burial with Military Honors conducted by the Marengo American Legion Post #76...

Feb 15, 2022

Audrey Ann (Smith) Gretter, 91, died on February 15, 2022 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. She was born on October 2, 1930 in rural South English to Virgil and Helen (Rung) Smith. She graduated from St. Elizabeth School in Harper. She married Frank William Gretter on March 31, 1951 at Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church. She lived a full life. She...