OBITUARIES

Mar 2, 2021

Millersburg- Evelyn Marie Cover was born on January 25, 1923 in Millersburg, Iowa to Charles and Alma (Faas) Schaffner. She was raised in the Millersburg area and graduated from Millersburg High School in 1942. After graduating high school, Evelyn worked by helping her family with housekeeping and child care. She met the love of her life, Harley Cover, through a...

Mar 1, 2021

Bonnie Madeline Vicars, 87, of Hillsboro, IA, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Celebration of Life Service will be 10:30 am on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Salem Congregational Church in Salem. Visitation with no family present will be Friday from 2:00 to 7:00 pm at the Olson-Powell Memorial...

Feb 28, 2021

LaVonne ("Bonnie") Buswell Hawkins passed away on February 28, 2021, at her home, after a long illness. She was 83. She was most grateful to be able to spend her final days at home surrounded by dozens of family and friends. Born to Gertude Marie Koenig and John Howard Buswell on September 12, 1937, in Marengo, Iowa, LaVonne June...

Feb 27, 2021

James Ray Simmons, age 76, of Marengo, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Rose Haven Nursing Home. Private family services will be held at a later date. The public is invited to Fireside Winery, Marengo, from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 3, 2021.  Memorials may be sent to Carole Simmons, c/o Kloster Funeral Home, 298 W. Washington...

Feb 26, 2021

Elaine Ruth Dillin was born February 9, 1929 in Waverly, Iowa, the youngest child of Bernard and Anna (Hesse) Bruns. She graduated from Waverly High School and received her Teaching Certificate from Wartburg College. Elaine was united in marriage to Francis "Skip" Dillin on July 10, 1954, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waterloo. Elaine passed away on Friday, February...

Feb 25, 2021

Delores (Dee) Bertha Mehaffy, 94, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Delores was born November 14, 1926, in West Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Ervin and Grace (Stigge) Peterman. She graduated from Burlington High School and received her Bachelor's Degree from Iowa Wesleyan College. Delores was united in marriage to Wilson Dwight Mehaffy on February 22, 1946...

Feb 23, 2021

Wayland- (Formerly of North English) James "Pup" David Ackerman was born January 5, 1962 in Sigourney, Iowa the son of Philip Hynes and Georgene LuEtta (Hintz) Ackerman. He graduated from English Valley High School in 1980 and attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. Jim was a supervisor at Williamsburg Manufacturing for 25 years and later worked for Riverside Casino....

Feb 21, 2021

Wellman- Leotta Mae Clay was born March 19, 1951 in Missouri. The daughter of Willard and Roxie (Milford) Williams. She was a CNA at Parkview Manor in Wellman. Leotta enjoyed spending time with family, puzzles, bingo, and playing pepper. She passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Parkview in Wellman at the age of 69 years. She is survived by...

Feb 20, 2021

Wellman- Brent Michael Humble was born January 27, 1963, in Iowa City, Iowa. The son of Granville Neil and Marlene (Dohrer) Humble. He graduated from Iowa City High in 1981 and then attended trade school. Brent was a welder and carpenter. He enjoyed reading, cooking, craftman, enjoyed spending time with grand kids and family. Brent passed away Saturday, February 20,...

Feb 19, 2021

WEBSTER-Robert E. Hervey, age 92, of rural Webster, died Friday, February 19, 2021, at his home. Robert was born March 9, 1928, in Webster, to Elsworth "Dutch" and Elsie (Glanz) Hervey. He attended Franklin Country School until it closed then attended school in South English, graduating in 1945. Robert started driving a school bus in 1949. From July 1959 until...

Feb 18, 2021

William "Bill" Clark Bringman, age 70, of Wellman, Iowa, died Thursday, February 18, 2021, in his home in Wellman. Bill was born December 27, 1950, in Wellman, Iowa, the son of Toney O. and Della Marie (Butterbaugh) Bringman. He attended school in Wellman, Iowa, and graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1969. He was united in marriage to Thelda Aggson....

Feb 16, 2021

William F. Wilcox, age 78 of Brooklyn, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his home. A Memorial Service and Inurnment will be at a later date. A memorial fund has been established in Bill’s name. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family with arrangements.

William was born October 11, 1942 in Victor, Iowa, the son...

Feb 15, 2021

M. Helen Hartin, age 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held with Father David Wilkening officiating. Burial will be Calvary Cemetery, Marengo. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, February 19, 2021 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to...

Feb 12, 2021

Lee Christ Herr, age 87, left his earthly home on February 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. In God’s mercy, he had a full and happy life before cancer claimed his body. A private funeral service for the family will be held with Elder Kristie Yoder officiating. Memorials may be contributed to the Amana Church. Kloster Funeral Home,...

Feb 12, 2021

Jerry Dean "J. D." Schimmelpfennig, 79, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, passed away on February 12, 2021 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He was born on May 29, 1941, in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Vernie and Dorothy (Conklin) Schimmelpfennig. J. D. was a 1959 graduate of Sigourney High School and a 1963 graduate of Iowa Wesleyan College, where he...

Feb 12, 2021

Ronald Dean Hurst, age 66, of Brooklyn, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the Grinnell Regional Hospital, Grinnell. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, February 19, 2021 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. A memorial fund has been established.

Ronald is survived by his wife Angela, of 42 years; four children Tracy...

Feb 11, 2021

Ryan Connor Morgan left behind his struggles and a host of people who love him when he passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at the age of 27.

Graveside Services and Interment: 3:00 P.M. Friday, March 5, 2021, Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, Iowa with Rev. Josh Gerard officiating. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting...

Feb 11, 2021

Cleo Francis “Casey” Jones, age 87, of Brooklyn, passed away February 11, 2021 at Brooklyn Community Estate. There are currently no services set at this time. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family with arrangements.

Casey is survived by a daughter Barbara Jones, of Minneapolis, MN; a grandson Cory (Ashley) Jones, of Rosemount, MN; and three...

Feb 9, 2021

Robert L. Loffer, age 72, of Marengo passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at his home. Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Trinity United Church of Christ, rural Marengo with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. Interment will take place at Zion Cemetery, rural Ladora at a later date. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2021 at Kloster...

Feb 7, 2021

Williamsburg-Danny Charles Myers was born February 2, 1950 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Leslie and Gladys (Taylor) Myers. He graduated from Eddyville High School. He served in the National Guard. Danny was united in marriage to Deanne Kadlec on July 30, 2011 at their home in Fremont, Iowa. Danny work the agricultural business in chemical application for 45 years....