OBITUARIES

Apr 22, 2019

Williamsburg- Roland O. Chapman was born July 18, 1928 in Pulaski, Iowa the only child of Willie & Maude (Whisler) Chapman. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1946, where he had an avid interest in all sports, notably basketball. A tour of duty in the Navy followed his high school graduation. He was trained as a meteorologist at the...

Apr 21, 2019

WELLMAN - Hazel (Funston) Benson was born to Clarence Roy Funston and Martha Perle (Perrin) Funston on August 21, 1925. She was married to Ward Newton Benson from February 14, 1951 to his home going on June 19, 1990. She joined him and her risen Savior, Jesus Christ on Easter morning, April 21, 2019. She is survived by her sons,...

Apr 18, 2019

KALONA - Lyle Dwight Hubbard was born July 27, 1940 in Wakefield, Nebraska, and passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Coralville, Iowa. He was the third child of five that were born to Daryl Burton and Dorothy Elnora (Fransen) Hubbard. Lyle attended country grade schools in the Laurel and Concord area. Lyle attended Concord High School and graduated...

Apr 18, 2019

Williamsburg- Edna Marie Shepherd was born March 8, 1929 near Victor, Iowa, the daughter of Bernard and Edna (Hiner) Tuttle. She graduated from Victor High School. In 1950 Edna was united in marriage to Dale Maudlin, to this union they were blessed with 2 children: Dennis and Debra. He later passed away in 1970. In 1971 she was united in...

Apr 16, 2019

Cedar Rapids-Dr. Stanley David Teggatz formerly of Williamsburg, passed away April 16, 2019 with his family at his side. He was born August 22nd, 1946, the son of Alvin and Elsie Lorenz Teggatz. He attended grammar school at Immanuel Lutheran school, rural Williamsburg. In 1964 he graduated from Williamsburg High School as valedictorian of his class. In 1968 he graduated...

Apr 16, 2019

Williamsburg- Roland Elver Williams was born December 12, 1936 in High Amana, Iowa the son of Elver & Amanda (Puegner) Williams. He attended Amana Schools. On August 30, 1957 Roland was united in marriage to Carol Jean Teggatz at Immanuel Lutheran Church by Rev. John Nieman. He was baptized and confirmed the following year. He worked for the High Amana...

Apr 14, 2019

Keota- Donald Joseph Hahn was born March 5, 1929 in Keota, Iowa the son of Peter Paul "P.P." & Catherine Mary (Pollmiller) Hahn. He graduated from Keota High School and served as a Sgt in the US Air Force during the Korean War. On May 29, 1954 Don was united in marriage to Vada Ruth Guy in Keota. Except for...

Apr 11, 2019

Theuang Kavanh, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held Monday, April 15, 2019, beginning at 12:00 noon at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 4:30 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 16th at 2:00 p.m. at the First...

Apr 11, 2019

KALONA - Bedonna Lee Bachmann was born August 16, 1936 in Gilman City, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Vyda (Real) Gutshall. She graduated from Gilman City High School and attended Southwest Missouri Baptist College and Northeast Missouri Teachers College. On November 30, 1957 she was united in marriage to Fred Bachmann in Gilman City, Missouri. They lived in Kirksville...

Apr 11, 2019

Dorothy Nell Harlan, 86, of Crawfordsville, IA, formerly of Little Rock, AR, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at home with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Roller-Drumond Funeral Home in Little Rock, AR. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Gifts of love and...

Apr 9, 2019

KALONA - David Allen Zahradnek was born October 4, 1956 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Lyle "Hoot" and Phyllis (Spenner) Zahradnek. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1974. On September 21, 1975 Dave was united in marriage to Debra Hobbs, she passed away on February 10, 2005. Dave was united in marriage to Claudine Miller in 2006...

Apr 9, 2019

WELLMAN - Elizabeth Gappi Colorado was born July 2, 1961, in Ilocos Norte, Philippines the daughter of Juanito and Juanita (Pudiquet) Gappi. She graduated from PUP High School and FEATI University with a Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering. She worked as Engineer in the Mines Bureau and Precious Metals Mining Company in the Philippines. On June 24, 1987, Elizabeth...

Apr 7, 2019

Toan Baccam, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Visitation will be held, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 7:00 p.m. at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 10:30...

Apr 5, 2019

WEST CHESTER - Marilyn Ilene Wasson was born January 6, 1930 in Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of John and Maude (Whetstine) Butterbaugh. On May 26, 1947 she was united in marriage to Leonard Wasson in Iowa City. They lived in the Wellman, Kalona and West Chester communities. She worked for Maple Crest and the Washington West Motel in housekeeping. She...

Apr 4, 2019

North English- Eugene (Gene) Hall Denison died April 4, 2019 at the English Valley Care Center in North English, after a long battle with cancer. He was born April 18, 1935 to Earl & Maud (Hall) Denison near North English, Iowa. Gene attended Hinkletown School from K-3rd grades. When the family moved to North English in 1944, he attended the...

Apr 2, 2019

KEOTA-Leon Vogel, age 95, of Keota, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at his home. Leon was born March 2, 1924, in rural Harper, to Z. Victor and Clara (Horras) Vogel and graduated from Keota High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II. On September 8, 1948, he married Rita Weber at Ss. Peter and Paul...

Mar 30, 2019

Mar 27, 2019

HARPER-Ronald Merz, age 80, of Harper, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at his home. Ron was born November 22, 1938, near Harper, to Richard and Margaret (Sondag) Merz and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School. He served in the Army Reserves for four years. On August 1, 1975, he married Carolyn Sue McFarlan at the What Cheer United Methodist Church....

Mar 26, 2019

Parnell- Nedra Maxine Dhondt was born November 25, 1929 near North English, Iowa the daughter of Otis Henry & Pearl Agnes ( Polton) Claypool. She attended school in Parnell and Williamsburg. On January 9, 1948 Nedra was united in marriage to Marvin James Dhondt at the St. Paul United Methodist Parsonage in Cedar Falls. She worked for Owen's Brush, University...

Mar 26, 2019

Leslie Ann Adams Renner was born September 30, 1959 in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Dr. Richard and Nancy Powell Adams. She grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from Lincoln High School. Leslie attended Simpson College in Indianola. In 2004, Leslie married Kevin Renner. They made their home in Norwalk. Leslie loved being with her horses, dogs...