OBITUARIES

Jan 19, 2021

North English- James Robert Lockridge was born August 10, 1930 in North English, the son of Kenneth W and Hazel Irene (Bair) Lockridge. He graduated from North English High School. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Jim was united in marriage to Helen Louise Smothers in Sigourney, Iowa. He worked as a cream hauler for...

Jan 19, 2021

Keswick- Theresa Maxine Greene was born June 1, 1928 in Millersburg, Iowa the daughter of Milo Rex and Reathal Olive (Seaton) Dansdill. She graduated from Millersburg High School. On April 14, 1947, Theresa was united in marriage to Frank Joseph Greene at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Millersburg, Iowa. Theresa was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in North...

Jan 19, 2021

Conroy- Elvena Irene Hopp of West Branch formerly of Conroy, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Crestview Specialty Care in West Branch at the age of 101. Elvena was born on November 28, 1919, near Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Axel and Minnie (Klever) Fant. Elvena was united in marriage to Otto Carl Hopp Jr. on May 4, 1937 at...

Jan 19, 2021

Kay Book, 82 of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Packwood, passed away January 19, 2021 at the Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield. Kay was born August 4, 1938 to Clarence "Jake" and Lucy (Clingman) Book in Linby, Ia. He loved driving a semi and worked for Dickey's Transport, and hauled gas for Home Oil Stations. Kay also sold Moorman Seed...

Jan 18, 2021

Webster- Barbara Grimes was born June 22, 1947 in Cumberland, Maryland the daughter of James and Barbara (Ways) Furstenberg. She graduated from Glenelg High School and Catonsville Community College. Barb was united in marriage to Charles Edward Grimes on June 20, 1964 in Maryland. She worked as an administrative assistant at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab for over...

Jan 15, 2021

Williamsburg-Helen Elizabeth Schwarting was born January 23, 1925 south of Marengo, Iowa. The daughter of William and Elizabeth (Simmons) Hasley. She lived in the Marengo, What Cheer and Williamsburg areas growing up and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1943. She joined the WACS during WWII and served stateside from 1945-1946. Helen was united in marriage to Oren George Schwarting...

Jan 14, 2021

Tim Siemens, 66,  died peacefully Thursday afternoon, January 14, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, surrounded by his family. Celebration Of Life Service: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Madison Church of Christ, rural Brooklyn with Pastor Joel Nielsen officiating. A time of fellowship will follow afterwards.

Tim, a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, lived...

Jan 14, 2021

Ramona Jean Heller, age 65 of Marengo, IA, formerly of Casper WY, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at University of Iowa Hospital, in Iowa City. A public graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo with Pastor Kolleen Queener officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family in care of...

Jan 14, 2021

Marengo-John William McCallister was born April 26, 1923, in Williamsburg, Iowa. The son of John and Ocie (Martin) McCallister. John served in the United States Navy on the battleship New Jersey during WWII. John was united in marriage to Donna Marie Johnson on June 30, 1951 at the Methodist parsonage in Ainsworth. The couple lived in Ainsworth for 5 years...

Jan 14, 2021

LYLES, TN-Debra (Deb) Jean Krueger, age 49, of Lyles, Tennessee, passed away January 14, 2021 at Alive Hospice inpatient Unit in Nashville, Tennessee after her long year and a half battle with cancer. Deb was born to Kenneth and Lynda (Hahn) Krueger on October 19, 1971 in Ottumwa, Iowa. After graduating from Pekin High School in 1990, she went to...

Jan 14, 2021

Our beloved David (Dave) A. Pickart passed away in his sleep on his 72 nd birthday, January 14, 2021. At his request there will be no services at this time. A memorial service is planned for the Spring of 2021. Cremation has taken place and burial will be in the Norway Cemetery next to his father. The family requests...

Jan 14, 2021

Wellman-Anita Kay (Shaum) Zook was born September 8, 1957, in Elkhart, Indiana, the daughter of Lowell and Grace (Ramer) Shaum. She Graduated from Northwood High School in 1976. Anita was united in marriage with Ronald Zook on January 7, 1978. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren, and spending time in Florida in the winters. She was...

Jan 13, 2021

Joyce M. Jones, age 84 of Williamsburg, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Compass Memorial Hospital, in Marengo. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 18, 2021, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Williamsburg, with Father David Wilkening officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Williamsburg. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Sunday, January 17,...

Jan 12, 2021

Randy Murty, age 62, of Malcom, passed away, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A private family funeral will be held. A public visitation will be Friday, January 15, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the Michael J. Manatt Center, Brooklyn, Iowa. The family welcomes those in attendance to wear your favorite racing...

Jan 10, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Harriett Arlene Dickinson, 80, died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Sunny Brook of Mt. Pleasant. Harriett was born September 26, 1940, in Fairfield, Iowa, the daughter of John and Ruth (Benn) Lawson. She attended Fairfield High School and later acquired her G.E.D. On June 1, 1956, Harriett was united in marriage to Donald Ray Dickinson in Lockridge....

Jan 10, 2021

Wellman- James "Jim" Junior Ehrenfelt was born August 18, 1932, in Muscatine, Iowa the son of James Russell and Lavada (Gingerich) Ehrenfelt. He attended Mid Prairie High School. On April 6, 1950, Jim was united in marriage to Virginia Lee Miller at the Baptist Church Parsonage in Wellman. In his earlier years, he worked for Wilson's Meat Packing in Cedar...

Jan 10, 2021

Milford L. Collingwood, age 93 of Williamsburg, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Compass Memorial Hospital in Marengo. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Williamsburg with Pastor Richard Meyer officiating. Visitation: 3:30 – 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Williamsburg. Burial: St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Williamsburg. Memorials...

Jan 10, 2021

Gwen A. Moore, age 66, of Marengo passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Marengo Cemetery with Pastor Anni Thorn officiating. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has...

Jan 9, 2021

MT PLEASANT - Bonnie Wilson, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Burlington, passed away following asthma and heart complications on January 9, 2021. She had a welcoming heart, a green thumb, an eye--and handy knack--for interior design, and was known to be the life of the party. She was a talented seamstress, a basketball supporter who made many trips to...

Jan 8, 2021

Marlin Dale Miller was born February 21, 1953 to Rudy D. and Mary (Schrock) Miller in rural Kalona. Marlin passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, following a short illness of liver cancer. He accepted Christ as his Savior and remained faithful until his death. On May 26, 1977 he was united in marriage to Edith Magdalena Miller....