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Kay Young

Kay Young

Nov 12, 2019

Though her first name was officially Elizabeth, she was Kay to everyone she knew. This was, as she would explain, a trend at the time she was born -- for parents to call kids by their middle name. She could, and did, cite examples. Kay died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Mercy Hospice in Iowa...

William "Bill" Edward Bermel

William "Bill" Edward Bermel

Nov 12, 2019

North English- William "Bill" Edward Bermel was born November 14, 1935 in Muscatine, Iowa the son of Clarence Edward and Isabelle Bernice (McElroy) Bermel. He attended country and catholic schools before graduating from Muscatine High School. On February 4, 1956 Bill was united in marriage to Vera Jean Posten, to this union they were blessed with three children. Bill was...

Lois Plank

Lois Plank

Nov 11, 2019

WELLMAN - Lois Eileen Plank was born April 26, 1954 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Perry M. and Mabel (Miller) Bontrager. She graduated from Iowa Mennonite School in 1972 and attended Rosedale Bible Institute. On February 1, 1975 Lois was united in marriage to Marc Plank at the East Union Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. They lived in...

Linda Hourihan

Linda Hourihan

Nov 9, 2019

Linda I. Hourihan, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 9, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. According to her wishes, Mrs. Hourihan has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, November 15, 2019, at Salem Friends Church with Pastor Diego Chuyma officiating. Inurnment will be in Salem South...

Howard "Hoddy" Durian

Howard "Hoddy" Durian

Nov 9, 2019

WELLMAN-Howard B. "Hoddy" Durian, age 92, of Wellman, died Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Brown Deer Place in Coralville. Hoddy was born February 2, 1927, in Wellman, the son of Charles and Kathryn Durian. He graduated from Wellman High School. Hoddy was a WWII Veteran serving in the United States Navy. On June 9, 1949, he was united in marriage...

Bill F. Rauenbuehler

Bill F. Rauenbuehler

Nov 8, 2019

Bill F. Rauenbuehler, 60, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019, at Hospice House in West Burlington, IA, following a battle with cancer. Friends may sign the register, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel on Monday, November 11, 2019, after 12 noon. The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening at the Memorial Chapel. A...

Dennis K. Swift

Dennis K. Swift

Nov 8, 2019

Dennis K. Swift, 73, of Salem, IA, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019, at the VA Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, November 15, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday,...

Marilyn Elizabeth Coffman

Marilyn Elizabeth Coffman

Nov 7, 2019

South English- Marilyn Elizabeth Coffman was born on January 1, 1936, in Quinter, KS, the daughter of Milo and Pearl Jamison Metsker. She graduated from Alameda High School in Lakewood, CO in 1953 and from McPherson College in McPherson, KS in 1957, where she met her husband, Paul Coffman of South English, Iowa. Marilyn and Paul were married on July...

Elva Miller

Elva Miller

Nov 6, 2019

KALONA - Elva Irene Miller was born August 6, 1930, in rural Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Omar and Laura Miller. She did quilting, sewing, baby sitting and volunteered at the Crowded Closet. Elva was a faithful member of the Fairview Mennonite Church. Elva passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona at the age...

Raymond Reschly

Raymond Reschly

Nov 5, 2019

Kalona - Raymond LaVerne Reschly, age 87 of Kalona, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Iowa City Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Iowa City. Raymond was born August 10, 1932 near Crawfordsville, Iowa, the son of Harry and Fannie (Conrad) Reschly. He received his education at the Crawfordsville School, graduating in 1950. He completed 1W service in Chicago...

Thomas B. Mills

Thomas B. Mills

Nov 4, 2019

KEOTA-Thomas B. Mills, age 98, of Keota, died Monday, November 4, 2019, at the Washington County Hospital. Tom was born December 31, 1920, in Bushnell, Illinois, to Tom and Alice (Bayliss) Mills. When Tom was six the family moved to North Dakota until 1930, when they moved to Keota. He graduated from Keota High School then served in the Air...

Mary Alta Hochstedler

Mary Alta Hochstedler

Nov 3, 2019

IOWA CITY - Mary Alta Hochstedler was born August 11, 1921, in Mark Center, Ohio, the daughter of Valentine and Elizabeth (Bontrager) Yoder. On January 6, 1951 she was united in marriage to Paul H. Hochstedler in LaGrange County Indiana. They farmed and did mission work in Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Belize, Arkansas, and Missouri before retiring to Kalona in 2008....

Lydia Louise Schirmer

Lydia Louise Schirmer

Nov 2, 2019

Williamsburg- Lydia Louise Schirmer was born November 1, 1984 in Iowa City, Iowa. The daughter of Tony and Jean (Buser) Schirmer. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 2003. Lydia has worked for the Handimart and now Casey's as a manager for 16 years. She truly enjoyed her job and greeting people. Lydia also enjoyed spending time with her daughter...

Alvin A. Weber

Alvin A. Weber

Oct 30, 2019

SIGOURNEY-Alvin Weber, age 90, of Sigourney, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City. Alvin A. Weber was born May 30, 1929, near Talleyrand, Iowa, the son of John C. and Clara (Buch) Weber and received his education at Ss. Peter and Paul school and Porter country school. On August 6, 1951, he married Lois...

David Allen Hinrichs

David Allen Hinrichs

Oct 30, 2019

WELLMAN - David Allen Hinrichs was born June 17, 1961 in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Jene and Freda (Gordon) Hinrichs. He graduated in 1979 from Oak Park Academy in Nevada, Iowa. On June 5, 2010 David was united in marriage to Laura Norton in Mason City, Iowa. He has lived in the Wellman community for the last three...

Mary Aileen Statler

Mary Aileen Statler

Oct 29, 2019

KEOTA-Mary Statler, age 96, of Keota, died Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Parkview Manor in Wellman. Mary was born September 2, 1923, in Somers, Iowa, to Arthur and Mary Frances (Quinlan) Moeller. She graduated from high school in Somers, IA, received her B.A. at the University of Iowa and did graduate work for two years at Washington University in St....

Norman Herman Glandorf

Norman Herman Glandorf

Oct 28, 2019

Williamsburg-Norman Herman Glandorf, was born July 7, 1928 at home on the family farm near Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Ernst and Emma (Doehrmann) Glandorf. He was baptized on July 29, 1928 and confirmed on May 24, 1942 all at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He attended school at Immanuel Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1947. On September...

William "Bill" Dale Cortum

William "Bill" Dale Cortum

Oct 28, 2019

Kalona- William "Bill" Dale Cortum was born December 21, 1952, in Washington County, the son of Raymond and Oriet (Tesdahl) Cortum. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1971 and started farming, he also worked at Walmart and the meat locker in Kalona. He was united in marriage to Colette Yoder on August 12, 1984 and they later divorced. Bill...

Linda Lucille Garringer

Linda Lucille Garringer

Oct 27, 2019

Williamsburg- Linda Lucille Garringer was born January 18, 1948 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of William and Mildred (Iburg) Hulseberg. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1966. She earned a degree in Cosmetology from the Paris Academy in Cedar Rapids. Linda was united in marriage to Ralph Garringer on November 6, 1971 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg....

Roberto "Tony" Sanchez

Roberto "Tony" Sanchez

Oct 26, 2019

Roberto Antonio Tony Sanchez, 68, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, October 26, 2019, in an accident near his home. A Memorial and Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2019, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Tonys barn at the ranch. Family will provide food and a bonfire. They request friends and relatives bring special memories...

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