OBITUARIES

May 10, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Janet Marie Corry Richardson, 90, of Mount Pleasant passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, at Park Place Elder Living where she was a resident for many years. She was born October 6, 1930, in Hillsboro, Iowa, to Frank M Corry, Jr and Zenetta Storm Corry. She graduated from Keosauqua High School. On May 28, 1948, Janet was...

May 9, 2021

North English- Floyd Michael Hopkins was born March 29, 1963 in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Lyle and Ramona Pauline (Dahler) Hopkins. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1981. Floyd was united in marriage to Lori Ann Flanegan on December 31, 1986 in Iowa City. He worked as a carpenter for Jim Riess Construction for many years. Floyd attended...

May 7, 2021

Wellman-Cora Elizabeth Miller Frey was born April 2, 1918 near Sharon Center, Iowa, the daughter of Eli L. And Anna (Gingerich) Miller. She grew up on the family farm with 3 brothers and 1 sister. She received Jesus Christ as her Savior as a youth and was baptized in the Fairview Mennonite Church. On June 9, 1940 she was united...

May 7, 2021

MILLERSBURG- Alice Josephine Ayers, age 90, of Millersburg, died Friday, May 7, 2021, at her home. Alice was born May 29, 1930, in Wellman, the daughter of Jay and Carrie (Bell) Moore. She grew up in Washington and San Diego, California. On August 20, 1949, Alice married Robert Lee Ayers in Davenport. The couple lived and raised their children in...

May 6, 2021

NORTH ENGLISH-Jeffrey Alan Linscheid, age 63, passed peacefully in his sleep Thursday, May 6, 2021, at his home in rural North English. Jeff was born April 27, 1958, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Clayton and Cheryl (Grimm) Linscheid. He graduated from Milledgeville High School in 1976, attended Faith Baptist College in Ankeny and received his Associate's Degree in Business Administration...

May 6, 2021

RICHLAND-William E. Young, age 65, of Richland, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Bill was born June 15, 1955, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Richard and Elaine (Hutchinson) Young and graduated from Washington High School in 1973. On May 10, 1986, he married Teresa Rae Foglesong at the Webster United Methodist Church....

May 3, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Keith Jerry Baccam passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. Keith was born April 28, 1952 in Son La,Vietnam and immigrated to Iowa in November 1975. On June 11, 1982 he was married to Pheuy Kavanh in Keosauqua. They made their home in Mount Pleasant where Keith worked as printer for Mackay Envelope. Pheuy passed away in 2008....

May 3, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Khay Baccam, 46, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. Khay was born May 3, 1975, in Laos. She was married to Keith Baccam and worked for West Liberty Foods. Khay was always kind and welcoming to everyone around her and made friends with those that she met. She enjoyed cooking and was well known for making eggrolls,...

May 2, 2021

Harry W. Heldt, Jr. age 83, of Homestead, passed away Sunday May 2, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospital. Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 6, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be at the Homestead Cemetery, Homestead. Visitation: 4:30-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo....

May 2, 2021

Kalona-Marvin A. Borntrager was born August 31, 1932, the son of Alton M. And Katie (Miller) Borntrager. He attended Prairie Dale School. Marvin was united in marriage to Minerva Yoder on October 11, 1956. He was a lifelong farmer. Marvin was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Church until his death. Marvin died Sunday, May 2, 2021 at...

May 2, 2021

Cedar Rapids- Larry Allen Hamer was born June 5, 1951 in Iowa, the son of Lorine (Zimmerman) Hamer. He graduated from Williamsburg High School. He worked in the Williamsburg Dairy until moving to Cedar Rapids and working in various factories over the years. He retired from Procter & Gamble. Larry was an avid Iowa Women's Hawkeye Basketball fan. Larry died...

May 1, 2021

Shirley F. Childers, age 79, of East Amana, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Graveside service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday May 4, 2021 at the East Amana Cemetery, East Amana with Elder Tony Berger officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Kloster Funeral Home in care of Shirley, 298 W. Washington St.,...

May 1, 2021

Solon - Christopher James Misel was born February 18, 1965 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Donald and Marilyn (Stuck) Misel. He graduated from Amana High School in 1983. His college education included attending the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and graduating from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Graphic Design. He later attended and...

May 1, 2021

Williamsburg-Ethel Anna Sophia Newkirk was born August 15, 1928, on the farm northeast of Williamsburg. The daughter of Herman and Anna (Baack) Heitshusen. She attended Immanuel Parochial School. Ethel was united in marriage to Richard F. Newkirk on December 5, 1948 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. Ethel was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg where...

Apr 28, 2021

DELTA- Georgia Stout, age 89, of Delta, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Montezuma Specialty Care. Georgia was born November 18, 1931, in Martinsburg, to Adam Harrison and Sadie Almeda (Miller) Herrick. Her family moved to Delta when she was two months old and she graduated from Delta High School in 1951. On September 25, 1959, she married Forrest LeVern...

Apr 27, 2021

North English- Colleen Elizabeth Eckhart was born January 16, 1955 at Watts Hospital in Marengo, the daughter of Gilbert A & Norma Matilda Dora (Schultz) Wardenburg. She grew up in Blairstown and graduated from Benton Community High School in 1973. On November 26, 1977 Colleen was united in marriage to David Alan Eckhart at Grace Lutheran Church in Blairstown. Colleen...

Apr 24, 2021

Elaine Emma (Sandersfeld) Wardenburg passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Highland Ridge in Williamsburg at the age of 90. Elaine was born September 6, 1930 in Williamsburg to Millen F. and Emma A.L. (Schwarting) Sandersfeld. She was baptized on September 28, 1930 and confirmed on May 28, 1944 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Elaine attended Immanuel Lutheran School...

Apr 23, 2021

John William Laux Sr., 90, loving father, sports fanatic, Three Stooges fan, and admitted chocoholic, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021, in Peoria, Arizona, with his family by his side and in his heart. Those who grieve his loss take comfort knowing he is reunited in heaven with the love of his life, Rosemary, who preceded him in death...

Apr 23, 2021

Alan White, age 75, of Malcom, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at home after a short battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the Cromwell Church, Cromwell, Iowa.

Alan was born in Creston and graduated from Creston High School. He attended college but decided...

Apr 22, 2021

Kalona- Raymond Jay Marner passed away April 22, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 85. Ray was born July 1, 1935, in rural Kalona, the son of Chris and Mary (Gingerich) Marner. On September 1, 1957, Ray was united in marriage to Ruth Swartzentruber in Montgomery, where they lived for two years before...