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Barbara D. Elgar

Barbara D. Elgar

Sep 25, 2019

Barbara D. Elgar, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Donnellson Health Center, Donnellson, Iowa. Born February 2, 1928, in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Robert W. and Marion (Bartlett) Dennis. She married Alanson K. (Lany) Elgar on August 5, 1950. Barbara graduated from West Chicago High School in 1946....

Leita Corinne Reed

Leita Corinne Reed

Sep 24, 2019

Leita Corinne Reed was born August 25,1918 near South English, Iowa, the daughter of Harley Franklin and Margaret Velda (Kurtz) Blaylock. She graduated from Kinross High School in 1934 and attended William Penn College in Oskaloosa. On November 20, 1939 she was united in marriage to Harry Reed in Ottumwa. After their marriage they moved to North English. From 1980-...

Bernice Iona Van Amerongen

Bernice Iona Van Amerongen

Sep 23, 2019

Bernice I. Van Amerongen, 100, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019, at Henry County Health Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church with Reverend Mike Scudder, officiating. The family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Forest...

Donna Delores Nichol

Donna Delores Nichol

Sep 22, 2019

Donna Delores Nichol was born August 31, 1929 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Edson and Martha (Harkness) Chapman. She graduated from Elgin High School and Nursing school in Minneapolis Minnesota. Donna was united in marriage to Robert Cormack Nichol on December 26, 1952. Donna worked as a nurse in Elgin for Saint Joseph's Hospital and later for Doctor Abbott...

Helen Ruth Tanke

Helen Ruth Tanke

Sep 22, 2019

Helen Ruth (Laraway) Tanke was born June 27, 1928 to Alexander and Eva (Mason) Laraway of Morrisville, Vermont. She attended grade school in Morrisville. She moved to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio where she lived with her Aunt Laura and Uncle Ed Bachtel. They moved to Cedartown, Georgia, where she graduated high school in 1947. Helen was united in marriage to Leroy...

Norma J. Leinen

Norma J. Leinen

Sep 20, 2019

KEOTA- Norma J. Leinen, age 86, of Keota, died Friday, September 20, 2019, at her home. Norma was born November 5, 1932, in Monticello, to Francis and Mae (Keating) Fagan. She graduated from St. Martin's High School in Cascade and Mt. Mercy Junior College. Norma then worked at the Linn County Assessor's Office for three years. On September 1, 1956,...

Hazel M. Weaver

Hazel M. Weaver

Sep 20, 2019

Hazel M. Weaver, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019, at Henry County Health Center. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Tuesday, September 24, 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 Wednesday, September 25,...

Marie Lewis

Marie Lewis

Sep 19, 2019

Harper- Marie Lewis was born September 16, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph & Gladys (Reinert) Lewis. She attended Manchester College. She moved to Iowa in 1969 and helped maintain the family home and take care of her mother and later worked at Maplewood Manor in Keota for 10 years. Marie was a member of the English River...

Carol Mirocko

Carol Mirocko

Sep 19, 2019

Wellman- Carol Lee Mirocko was born October 17, 1937, in Trevor, Wisconsin. The daughter of Robert and Vera (Ritchie) Levandoski. Carol lived in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, Lake County, Illinois and for the last 10 years she lived in Wellman, Iowa. She was homemaker and manager at KFC. Carol was also a foster parent and 4-H leader for many years. Carol...

Patricia A. Sieren

Patricia A. Sieren

Sep 18, 2019

KEOTA-Patricia A. Sieren, age 95, of Keota, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at her home. Patricia was born April 4, 1924, near Keswick, to Edward and Mary (Smyth) Lenaghan. She graduated from Webster High School, attended college for one year and took correspondence courses. She then taught country school for five years. On July 17, 1946, Patricia married the love...

Kenneth Engel

Kenneth Engel

Sep 17, 2019

Williamsburg- Kenneth Oren Engel was born August 7, 1947 in Williamsburg, Iowa the son of John and Adella (Peterson) Engel. He graduated from Williamsburg High School, Grinnell College and University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. Ken served in the United States Air Force from December 1969 to July 1972. Ken was united in marriage to Schael Ann Mathews on August...

Betty Jean Heisdorffer

Betty Jean Heisdorffer

Sep 16, 2019

KEOTA-Betty Jean Heisdorffer, age 91, of Keota, died Monday, September 16, 2019, at the Sigourney Health Care Center. Betty was born September 1, 1928, in Washington, Iowa, to Paul and Blanche (Moody) Sparks and graduated from Delta High School. On February 19, 1946, she married Milo J. Heisdorffer in What Cheer. The couple lived and farmed in the Keota community...

John T Engel

John T Engel

Sep 10, 2019

Williamsburg-John Thede Engel was born May 11, 1923 in Bennett, Iowa, the son of John G. And Ella Nora (Thede) Engel. He graduated from Bennett High School, attended Wentworth Military Acadamy, then the University of Iowa until he entered the United States Army serving from 1943 to 1946. John returned home to finish his education graduating with degrees in Chemical...

Ruth Marie Zuber

Ruth Marie Zuber

Sep 10, 2019

Homestead- Ruth Marie Zuber was born September 2, 1942 rural South Amana, Iowa, the daughter of Milton and Elesa (Brockshus) Heitshusen. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School. Ruth was united in marriage to Dale William Zuber on August 19, 1962 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. Ruth work at Colony Village and Seven Villages as a waitress for many years. She...

Richard F Newkirk

Richard F Newkirk

Sep 9, 2019

Williamsburg-Richard Newkirk was born December 23, 1927 east of Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Alfred and Lillie (Brockshus) Newkirk. He attended Immanuel Parochial School. Richard served in the United States Navy. Richard was united in marriage to Ethel Heitshusen on December 5, 1948 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. The made their home west of Williamsburg. Richard farmed, worked for...

Lloyd Dean Doehrmann

Lloyd Dean Doehrmann

Sep 7, 2019

Williamsburg-Lloyd Dean Doehrmann was born October 4, 1942 near South Amana, the son of Egon and Leona (Nagel) Doehrmann. He attended St. Paul Parochial School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Lloyd was united in marriage to Claudia Newkirk on May 10, 1964 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. He worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 35...

Paula Sandersfeld

Paula Sandersfeld

Sep 6, 2019

Williamsburg-Paula Sandersfeld, passed away Friday, Sept. 6th at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids at the age of 92. She was born June 29, 1927 to Otto and Lena Beer in Dois Irmaos, Brazil, where her parents were Lutheran missionaries. After their 10 year commitment, the family returned to the U. S., lived in Springfield, IL, until her father became the...

Charles Sisk

Charles Sisk

Sep 5, 2019

Charles E. Sisk, 80, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019, at River Hills Village. Upon his request, Mr. Sisk has been cremated. There will be no visitation. A private inurnment will be held at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Keokuk. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to United Presbyterian Church, and may be mailed to...

Larry Coffman

Larry Coffman

Sep 2, 2019

Williamsburg- Lawrence (Larry) D. Coffman passed away on September 2, 2019. Larry was born December 19, 1931 to Donald and Mildred Coffman in North English, Iowa. He graduated from North English High School in 1949. In 1951, he married Bert Claypool. They resided in Williamsburg and raised 3 sons. Together they owned and operated several businesses in Williamsburg for over...

Dorothy Ann Kahler

Dorothy Ann Kahler

Aug 28, 2019

Williamsburg- Dorothy Ann (Wardenburg) Kahler of North Liberty and formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Pioneer Park Care Center in Lone Tree at the age of 92 years. Dorothy Ann Kahler was born May 10, 1927 on a farm near Williamsburg, the daughter of Otto H. And Adella (Meyer) Wardenburg. She attended Immanuel Parochial...

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