OBITUARIES

Dec 26, 2020

Henry J. Meyer, age 93, of Amana, died December 26, 2020 at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Amana Cemetery, Amana with Elder Alan Trumpold officiating. Memorials may be contributed to the Amana Society Church, or Amana Kolonieweg Amana Colonies Trail, in...

Dec 25, 2020

De Ann McWilliams was born February 6, 1957, in Grinnell, Iowa, the daughter of Daniel and Dorothy (Lievens) McConnell. She graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1975. On June 11, 2016, De Ann was united in marriage to Lowell McWilliams in Brooklyn. They made their home in Guernsey, Iowa on the McWilliams Family Century Farm.

De Ann...

Dec 24, 2020

SIGOURNEY-Donna Etter, age 78, of Sigourney, died Thursday, December 24, 2020, at her home. Donna was born March 24, 1942, in Centerville, Iowa, to Donald and Francis (Bramhall) Shuey. She graduated from Putnam County, Missouri High School and attended the University of Missouri, where she was drum major and baton twirler for the marching band. Donna was an administrative assistant...

Dec 23, 2020

Wellman- Nina Bernice Miller was born December 23, 1921, in Greene Township, Iowa County, Iowa. The daughter of Emery and Alice (Bender) Brenneman. Nina attended Franklin school. She lived in the Wellman area her whole life. Nina worked as a waitress at Tiny Diner, Cappers and Hawk I Truck Stop for 13 years. On January 4, 1949 she was united...

Dec 21, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT- Patricia Mathews Burden, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, December 21, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, in Iowa City, Iowa. Pat was born March 21, 1937 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, daughter of Guy and Maude (Watts) Mathews. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1955. Pat was united in marriage to Robert F. Burden...

Dec 21, 2020

Kalona- Wilson "Bill" Miller was born January 13, 1932, in rural Kalona, Iowa. The son of Lewis L. and Fanny (Miller) Miller. Bill was united in marriage to Lois Gingerich on April 7, 1951 at the Parnell Mennonite Church. Bill worked in garden and landscaping in the Park and Rec Dept. in Coralville. He also has been employed by the...

Dec 21, 2020

Cynthia Ann Peska, age 83, of Marengo, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 28, 2020, with Father David Wilkening officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday,...

Dec 19, 2020

Berdine Beckler, 95, of Kalona, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on December 19, 2020, at the Pleasantview Home. Berdine was born October 19, 1925 in Wood River NE, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Stolzfus) Stutzman. She attended school at Plainview District #16 in Wood River, NE. Berdine was united in marriage to Clifford...

Dec 19, 2020

Kalona-Rachel (Wagler) Graber, daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Lengacher) Wagler. She was born on March 14, 1924, died on December 19, 2020 at the age of 96 years, 9 months and 5 days. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Rachel was united in marriage to Homer Graber on February 3, 1942. He preceded her in death...

Dec 19, 2020

MONTE VISTA, CO- Donald "Don" Wayne Droll Sr. was born March 5, 1930 in Washington County, Iowa, the son of Lawrence and Agnes (Wulf) Droll. He served in the United States Army Reserves from 1948 to 1952. Don worked in multiple areas of construction, farming, law enforcement and was a locksmith for many years. He enjoyed stock car racing, repairing...

Dec 18, 2020

Kalona-Nancy Lou Miller was born October 17, 1963 in Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Sarah (Mast) Miller. Nancy enjoyed horses, laughing, teasing and just having fun. She truly enjoyed her time with the Reach for Your Potential friends and staff. She was a member of the Sharon Bethel Church near Kalona. Nancy died on Friday, December 18, 2020 at...

Dec 16, 2020

Gary Ival Blain, age 82, of Washington, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Washington County Hospital. Due to Covid restrictions the funeral and burial will be for immediate family.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date when Covid restrictions aren't as strict. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of...

Dec 16, 2020

KEOTA-Roger L. Greiner, age 75, of Keota, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at his home. Roger was born August 31, 1945, in Washington, to Frank and Naomi (Linnenkamp) Greiner and graduated from Keota High School in1963. On February 4, 1967, he married Patricia Sondag at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. The couple lived and farmed near West Chester nearly...

Dec 16, 2020

Kalona- Teresa Ann Gostynski was born February 21, 1948 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Raul and Mary (Martinez) Guerra. She grew up in Los Angeles California, Teresa was united in marriage to Gary Gostynski on August 30, 1969 in Monbello, California, to this union they were blessed with two children. They lived in California for several years before...

Dec 14, 2020

Millersburg- Myron Richard Bohrn was born June 24, 1931 in Deep River, Iowa, the son of James Amos and Sylvia Pearl (Endicott) Bohrn. He grew up in North English, and graduated from North English High School. Myron was united in marriage to the love of his life, Inez Doehrmann on September 25, 1951, at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. To...

Dec 14, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT - Richard "Dick" Arlan Schnicker of Mt. Pleasant was born April 8, 1930, in Burlington, Iowa, to George and Lucie (Wirt) Schnicker, the oldest of four children. He passed away on December 14, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa, at the age of 90. Dick is survived by his wife of 70 years, Esther (Van Klootwyk) Schnicker: daughter Vicki...

Dec 14, 2020

Oxford- Samuel Frank Wade was born December 19, 1944 in Washington, Iowa, the son of Carroll Jay and Goldie Olene (Longwell) Wade. He graduated from English Valley High School in 1962. Sam worked for Moore Business Forms in Iowa City for many years. He enjoyed playing cards with the boys, fast cars and going to the casino, demo derbies and...

Dec 14, 2020

WILLIAMSBURG - Arlene Nissley was born August 15, 1933, in rural Sharon Center, Iowa, the daughter of Simon (Dick) and Mary M. (Hochstedler) Schlabach. On October 28, 1952, she was united in marriage to Ira C. Nissley at the Parnell Mennonite Church. The couple had lived in the Williamsburg community since 1956. Alongside raising a family of four children, Arlene...

Dec 14, 2020

Boyd Ellsworth Bonnett, age 77, of Brooklyn, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the Faith Christian Center, 803 S. 3 rd St., Montezuma, with Pastor Bill Wilkerson and Pastor Josh Gerard officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed to the...

Dec 13, 2020

Jessica M. Schulte, age 31, died Sunday, December 13, 2020 following a car accident. Jess worked at Colonial Manor of Amana and loved all the residents and staff like family. She was excited to continue her education in this area and follow her passion of helping others by becoming a nurse. She will be known for her contagious laugh,...