OBITUARIES

Bessie A. "Kandi" Griffith

Bessie A. "Kandi" Griffith

Oct 13, 2021

Bessie A. “Kandi” Griffith, age 75, of Brooklyn, passed away at her home Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Memorial Service: 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 18, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Visitation: 2-5 p.m., Monday, October 18, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. For those attending the service, in honor of Kandi, and her wishes, please wear bright colors. Memorials...

Donna A. Miller

Donna A. Miller

Oct 11, 2021

WAYLAND - Donna A. Miller, 77, of Wayland, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at the Washington County Health Center in Washington. Donna was born July 26, 1944, in Leo, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph and Agnes (Graber) Witmer. She graduated from Leo High School, and continued her education by completing a business degree at a nearby college. Donna...

Tami (Tamara) Lynnette Davidson

Tami (Tamara) Lynnette Davidson

Oct 11, 2021

WELLMAN-Tami (Tamara) Lynnette Davidson, age 56, of Wellman, died Monday, October 11, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Tami was born February 27, 1965, in Iowa City, to Carroll and Linda (Popham) Vikel. She graduated from City High in 1983 and LaJames College in 1993. In 1983, Tami married Jeff Davidson and they were later...

Lillian “Laurene” Chapman

Lillian “Laurene” Chapman

Oct 10, 2021

Lillian “Laurene” Chapman was born April 12, 1929, near Webster, Iowa, the daughter of Harlan and Lillian Hunzelman Fry. Laurene passed away on October 10, 2021, peacefully at her home, with her granddaughter Lynette Maxwell and her great granddaughter, Liberty Maxwell at her side. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Kloster Funeral Home is in...

Beverly Jean Montross

Beverly Jean Montross

Oct 10, 2021

Millersburg- Beverly Jean Montross, age 88, of Millersburg, passed away peacefully in her home on October 10, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Beverly was born on August 22, 1933 in Keokuk County, the daughter of Walter (Ellis) and Mabel (Hart) Morrison. While a student at Keswick High School she took pride in being a member of the state runner-up basketball...

Randolph "Randy" Espy

Randolph "Randy" Espy

Oct 7, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Randolph "Randy" Espy, 59, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Burlington, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 7, 2021 at his home. Randy was born January 11, 1962, in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Roger and Patricia (Van Landingham) Espy. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1980. Randy served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He was...

Iva Irene Glandon

Iva Irene Glandon

Oct 5, 2021

Webster- Iva Irene Glandon was born January 14, 1930 near North English, Iowa, the daughter of Bruce & Martha (Haman) Wyant. She graduated from North English High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for Hester's Feed before she was married. On November 30, 1952 Iva was united in marriage to Bobbie Glandon in North English. After they married, they moved...

Lois J. (Michel) Greiner

Lois J. (Michel) Greiner

Oct 4, 2021

KEOTA-Lois J. (Michel) Greiner was born on July 27, 1937. She was married to the love of her life, Denny, for 61 years. Lois' first occupation was as a Kindergarten Teacher. She loved this job and often met her prior students in Sigourney and was proud to say, "I taught him/her." Throughout her life she enjoyed helping out with the...

Brent Allen Strasser

Brent Allen Strasser

Oct 4, 2021

Marengo- Brent Allen Strasser was born February 5, 1978 in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Roger Allen and Annette Kay (Moennich) Strasser. He was baptized February 26, 1978 and confirmed April 12, 1992 at St. John Lutheran Church, Homestead. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1996. On March 14, 2015 Brent was united in marriage to Carrie Ann Noe...

Erna H. Mantz

Erna H. Mantz

Oct 4, 2021

Erna H. Mantz, age 92, died Monday, October 4, 2021, at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo, after a five-year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 8, 2021, at the Amana Church, Main Amana with Elder Emilie Hoppe officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo. Visitation: 10:00 a.m., until the service...

Loree King

Loree King

Oct 3, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Loree King, 86, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, October 3, 2021, at her home. Loree was born March 5, 1935 in Jefferson County, Iowa, the daughter of V. Fro and Gladys (Danielson) Shelman. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1953. Loree was united in marriage to Wayne King on September 8, 1957 at the First United...

Rita J.  Huling

Rita J. Huling

Oct 3, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Rita Huling, 63, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, October 3, 2021, with her family at her home following a short battle with ovarian cancer. Rita was born June 26, 1958, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Thomas and Joan (Hart) Millard. She graduated from Kirksville Bible School in Kirksville, MO and received her LPN in Nursing from...

Sarah Lemira Collett

Sarah Lemira Collett

Oct 2, 2021

Williamsburg-Sarah Lemira Collett was born on October 20, 1918, near Batavia, Iowa. The daughter of Harry and Sarah (Hewitt) Jameson. She attended school at Cantril and Hillsboro, then graduated from Birmingham High School in 1938. Lemira was united in marriage to Raymond Collett on April 8, 1939 in Fairfield, Iowa. After their marriage they moved east of Williamsburg for a...

Diane Caldwell

Diane Caldwell

Oct 2, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Diane Caldwell, 81, of Mount Pleasant died Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Specialty Care in New London. Services are pending at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Diane was born January 4, 1940, in Henry County, Iowa, the daughter of Robert J. and Verda (Trabert) Peterson. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1958, and continued her education at...

Darwin Leslie Smith

Darwin Leslie Smith

Oct 1, 2021

Williamsburg- Darwin Leslie Smith was born October 2, 1962 in Ottumwa, Iowa the son of Gene Leslie and Alice Louise (Long) Smith. He graduated from Deep River Millersburg High School in 1981. Darwin served in the US Army from 1981 - 1984. He was a school bus driver for Deep River Millersburg, worked at Hometown Café and was a scrapper....

Daniel E.  Kelley

Daniel E. Kelley

Oct 1, 2021

Daniel Kelley, 64, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, October 1, 2021, at Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant. Daniel was born June 7, 1957, in Danville, Illinois, the son of William E. and Mildred (Bates) Kelley. He spent his childhood and adolescent years in Media, Illinois. He graduated from Southern High School in Stronghurst, Illinois and received an Associates...

Lila Belle McCallister

Lila Belle McCallister

Oct 1, 2021

Williamsburg-Lila Belle McCallister was born April 17, 1932 near Williamsburg, Iowa. The daughter of Leo and Viola (Waggoner) Johnson. She attended rural school in Keswick and Holbrook communities and Parnell Consolidated. Lila was united in marriage to Daryle Everett McCallister on October 4, 1947 in North English. Lila had worked a number of jobs before working for Amana Refrigeration for...

Paul E.  DeJaynes

Paul E. DeJaynes

Sep 30, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Paul DeJaynes, 81, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell. Paul was born June 8, 1940, in Denmark, Iowa, the son of Glendon and Goldie (Millizer) DeJaynes. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1960 and Open Bible College in Des Moines in 1967. On September 17, 1960, Paul...

David Jeffrey Young

David Jeffrey Young

Sep 29, 2021

Williamsburg-David Jeffrey (Jeff) Young was born August 21, 1961 in Muscatine, Iowa. He was the son of David Ward and Nancy (Heller) Young. He graduated from Oakland High School and Simpson College with a degree in Accounting. Jeff was united in marriage to Mary Ann Sherman on September 5, 1987 at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Fort Dodge, Iowa....

Doris E. Hanchett

Doris E. Hanchett

Sep 29, 2021

SIGOURNEY-Doris E. Hanchett, age 101, of Sigourney, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at the English Valley Care Center in North English. Doris was born September 10, 1920, in Keswick, to Lewis Leroy "Roy" and Mabel (Sears) Caskey and graduated from Keswick High School. On December 24, 1938, she married Charles "Bob" Hanchett. The couple lived in Detroit for a short...