OBITUARIES

Oct 28, 2021

 

Larry Pat Blaylock was born in his farm home in Kinross, Iowa, on January 30, 1947, to Marvin and Jessie (Edmundson) Blaylock.  He was a surprise to the family as he was the second of twins to be born that day.  He often said his work ethic came from working the farm with his family, but he still found...

Oct 28, 2021

Eldridge-William (Billy) Arvine Decker was born March 25, 1956 in Sigourney, Iowa. The son of Harold and Ladeana (Grimm) Decker. He graduated from Williamsburg High School and later Indian Hill Community College in Ottumwa. He served in the United States Air force. Billy was a jack of all trades and master of none. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping mushroom hunting...

Oct 26, 2021

Violet Ruby Anderson, age 87, of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Private family graveside services will be held. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed Essence of Life Hospice, Amana.

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Oct 24, 2021

North English- Helen "Joan" Harris, 90, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the English Valley Care Center in North English. Joan was born January 2, 1931 in North English, Iowa the daughter of Lowell & Henrietta (Whitmore) Churchill. She graduated from North English High School in 1948. On September 3, 1949 Joan was united in marriage to Larry Wayne...

Oct 23, 2021

KEOTA-Frank William Gretter, 96, died on October 23, 2021 at home in rural Keota, Iowa. He was born in rural Harper, Iowa on October 23, 1925 to Wynn and Margaret (Flander) Gretter. He graduated from Saint Elizabeth School in Harper. On March 31, 1951 he married Audrey Ann Smith at Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church. The same year he was married,...

Oct 23, 2021

Kalona- Elwin Glen Gingerich was born on November 26, 1960 to Emery and Emma (Mast) Gingerich. He was united in marriage to Linda (Hershberger) Gingerich on June 27, 1985. He was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Church until his death. Elwin passed away suddenly at his home from an apparent heart attack on Saturday, October 23, 2021....

Oct 22, 2021

KEOTA-Marvin Francis Hammen, age 76, of Keota, died on Friday, October 22, 2021, at home in his recliner on the porch surrounded by his family, after his hard fought battle of Covid pneumonia, small cell bladder cancer, and leukemia. One of Marvin's most common expressions was "one day at a time", and that is what got him through his health...

Oct 22, 2021

Frances Colleen (Swanson) Schmidt, age 77, of Williamsburg, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Homestead, with Pastor Zachary Voss officiating. Visitation: 9:30 a.m., until service time, at St. John’s Lutheran Church Homestead. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Homestead. Memorials...

Oct 21, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Ralph Holmstrom, 77, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant. Ralph was born August 8, 1944, in Lakeland, Florida, the son of Carl and Alice (Williams) Holmstrom. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1963. Ralph was united in marriage to Dana Ward on April 2, 1966, in...

Oct 20, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Kenneth Mann, 68, of Mount Pleasant died Tuesday, October 20, 2021. Kenneth was born September 4, 1953, in Teheran, Iran, the son of John and Nadereh (Mirbaha) Newman. He graduated from high school and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa. Kenneth entered into the United States Navy in 1974 and served three years...

Oct 20, 2021

Karen M. Bischof Ramsey, age 82, of Williamsburg, passed away at her home Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 25, 2021, at Trinity United Church of Christ, rural Marengo with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. Burial will be at Genoa Bluff Cemetery, rural Marengo. Visitation: 4:30-7:30 p.m., Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo....

Oct 20, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Margaret Mae Anderson Neil, 87, of Mount Pleasant died Friday, October 22, 2021, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Margaret was born May 19, 1934, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of W. Hervey and Beatrice (Leonard) Anderson. She graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1952. On September 20, 1953, Margaret was united in marriage to John...

Oct 19, 2021

Megan Donavon Guenthner Clark - 1978-2021 After a five year dance with cancer, Megan Donavon Guenthner Clark of Sigourney passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021 at the Keokuk County Hospital. Megan was born on January 18, 1978 in Omaha, Nebraska. She spent her childhood in Papillion, Nebraska and was a member of the 1996 graduating class from Papillion-LaVista High...

Oct 18, 2021

Marjorie M. VanHamme, age 91, of Brooklyn, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at Brooklyn Community Estate. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 22, 2021, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn with Father Scott Lemaster officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. A Rosary...

Oct 18, 2021

Russell Alan Hawkins, age 70, of Marengo, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at Unity Point St. Luke’s, Cedar Rapids. Private family graveside services will be held at Kostza Cemetery, rural Marengo. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements. A memorial fund has been established.

Russell is survived by Doris K; three children, Craig...

Oct 17, 2021

Marietta Jean Heller, 93, was called home to heaven on October 17, 2021. As a believer in the Lord Jesus she was given the promise of sins forgiven and life everlasting. Interment will be at the Marengo Cemetery. A 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, on Saturday, October 23, 2021 with Rev....

Oct 17, 2021

Howard A. Holmes, age 68, of Belle Plaine, passed away at his home Sunday, October 17, 2021. Funeral service: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Pastor Mike Stombaugh officiating. Visitation: 12-2 p.m., Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to Hope of the World at 11 Railroad...

Oct 17, 2021

Joyce Earleen Borlin, age 82 of Williamsburg, died Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Funeral Service: 4 P.M. Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Gary Van Heukelom officiating. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Conroy, Iowa. Visitation will be from 2:30 to 4 P.M. Saturday, October 23 rd...

Oct 15, 2021

Herbert “Herb” N. Miller, age 92, of Marengo, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 22, 2021, at Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo with Rev. Paul Moore officiating. Military Honors will be conducted. There will be a luncheon served at the Marengo American Legion Hall following the graveside service. Memorials...

Oct 13, 2021

Kenneth H. Berger, age 80 of Marengo, died peacefully and suddenly from heart disease on Wednesday evening October 13, 2021 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Private Graveside Services will be held at the Marengo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, cards and memorials may be sent to the family in care of Kloster Funeral Home, 298 W Washington St.,...