OBITUARIES

Jan 1, 2022

North English- Charline Elaine Greenlee was born October 21, 1953 in Monette, Arkansas, the daughter of Charles Leo & Annabell (Whisenant) Allen. She grew up in Arkansas until 13 when they moved to Iowa. She graduated from North English High School in 1972. On July 18, 1972 Charline was united in marriage to Mark G Greenlee in South English, Iowa....

Dec 31, 2021

Williamsburg-Lennis Elna Flores was born March 8, 1938, in Orange, California. The daughter of Herbert and Elna (Roberts) Newkirk. She attended St. Paul Lutheran School and graduated from Orange High School, in Orange California. She grew up in California and moved to Williamsburg in 1955. Lennis was united in marriage to Verne Doehrmann and to this union they were blessed...

Dec 31, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Herman Clark Hays, 83, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, December 31, 2021, at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant. Clark was born November 20, 1938 in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Francis and Barbara (Westfall) Hays. He was raised on a farm southeast of Mount Pleasant and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1957. Clark...

Dec 29, 2021

North English-Nancy Catherine Fisher was born March 18, 1937, the daughter of John Sr and Maxine (Baugh) Durst. She graduated from Keota High School. Nancy was married to Carroll Fisher and to this union they were bless with four children. They later divorced. Nancy worked at Owens Brush (Oral B) for 42 years. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, woodworking, being outdoors...

Dec 29, 2021

Joel Nojara Lisondra, age 71, of Middle Amana, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Compass Memorial Hospital, in Marengo. Services are pending at this time.  Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Joel is survived by two daughters, Karen Lisondra of Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte, Philippines, and Kathleen (Jason) Barbour, of Newfoundland, Canada....

Dec 27, 2021

Kerry L. Traver, age 76, of Marengo, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center, in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service with military honors will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2022 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Rev. Larry Buswell officiating. Family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, January 2, 2022...

Dec 27, 2021

Wellman- Darlene Miller, 91, of Wellman passed away peacefully Monday, December 27, 2021 at Parkview Manor in Wellman. Darlene was born February 7, 1930 in a farmhouse in rural Keota. The daughter of Melvin and Hazel (Huber) Lyle. She spent time in her early years in Colorado with her mom and dad due to his illness. Darlene was united in...

Dec 24, 2021

SIGOURNEY- Mary Klett, age 63, of Sigourney, died on Friday, December 24, 2021 at her home in Sigourney, surrounded by her family. Mary was born April 13, 1958, in Sigourney, the daughter of Kenneth and Dolores (Crampton) Pfannebecker. She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1976 and received her LPN from Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. Mary was united...

Dec 23, 2021

Vernon K. “Hap” Sherman, age 93, of Marengo, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital, in Iowa City. There will be military honors for Hap, held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Iowa County Freedom Rock at Gateway Park, in Marengo. There will be a luncheon served at the Marengo American...

Dec 23, 2021

Marengo- Wayne Frederick Schwarting was born December 14, 1937 near Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Alfred Henry and Viola Meta Louise (Timm) Schwarting. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1956, and went on to serve in the US Army. Wayne was united in marriage to Linda Rae Bemiss on June 6, 1965 at the Bethel Presbyterian Church in West...

Dec 22, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Marvin Day, 78, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at his home in Tucson, Arizona. Marvin was born December 10, 1943, in Concordia, Kansas, the son of Franklin and Wilma (Goering) Day. He graduated from Concordia High School in 1961. Marvin was united in marriage to Wanda Ortery on July 27, 1974, in Kirkwood, Illinois....

Dec 21, 2021

Williamsburg-Thomas "Tom" Neil Slaymaker was born October 9, 1938, near Marengo, Iowa. The son of Arnold and Lucille (Thomas) Slaymaker. He graduated from Williamsburg High School and attended Lino Type College in Charles City. Tom was united in marriage to Maralyn Stahl on August 23, 1958 at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Williamsburg. Early in their marriage they...

Dec 19, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Dean Van Trump, 89 of Mount Pleasant passed away peacefully on Sunday December 19, 2021, at Park Place Elder Living with his loving family by his side. Dean was born May 15, 1932 in Salem, Iowa, the son of Alva and Bernice (Hoggatt) Van Trump. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1950 and from Iowa...

Dec 18, 2021

Sigourney- William "Bill" Harry Klett, age 71 of Sigourney, died on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home in Sigourney. Bill was born October 19, 1950 in Sigourney, Iowa the son of John and Kathryn (McCreery) Klett. He grew up in Sigourney and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1968. Bill was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Pfannebecker on...

Dec 18, 2021

Sigourney- Paul Peiffer, age 73 of Sigourney, passed away peacefully at Parkview Manor in Wellman on Saturday, December 18, 2021. A private graveside service with military rites will be held at a later date. Memorials in Paul's honor may be directed to the Stead Family Children's Hospital. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com. Powell Funeral Home in Sigourney...

Dec 18, 2021

Roger W. Nelson, age 74, of Montezuma, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Michael J. Manatt Center, Brooklyn, with Rev. Josh Gerard officiating. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 28,...

Dec 15, 2021

December 17, 2021 KEOTA - Gordon E. Horras, age 87, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at the Keota Health Care Center following complications of a heart attack. Gordon was born February 13, 1934, in Clear Creek Township, the son of Albert "Bud" and Agnes (Hammes) Horras. He attended elementary school at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School in rural Harper...

Dec 15, 2021

Ezra Jay Miller was born on November 1, 1935 in Johnson County, Iowa. The son of Noah J. And Elizabeth (Lehman) Miller. On October 17, 1957 he was united in marriage to Mattie Yoder. God blessed them with 64 years of wedded life. Upon his confession of faith he was baptized in the Old Order Amish Church and remained faithful...

Dec 12, 2021

Williamsburg-Doris Rentsch, age 91, of Williamsburg passed away peacefully at the Highland Ridge Care Center on December 12th. Doris was a long-time resident of rural Webb, IA where she and her late husband, Richard, cared for their family farm. Originally from Lee's Summit, MO, Doris moved to Iowa when she married Richard in 1959. Prior to marriage, Doris earned her...

Dec 11, 2021

Carroll F. Zuber, 86, High Amana, took the Lord’s hand on Saturday, December 11, 2021, with family by his side.

A Worship Service and Celebration of Carroll’s life will be held at the Amana Church, 622 45 th Ave., Village of Amana on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 10 a.m. with Elder Anthony Berger presiding. Visitation will...