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Vernon Christian Sandersfeld

Vernon Christian Sandersfeld

Jul 25, 2018

Homestead-Vernon Christian Sandersfeld was born January 27, 1924, near Homestead, Iowa, the son of George and Gesina (Steinke) Sandersfeld. He attended St. John Lutheran School. Vernon served in the United States Army during WWII. Vernon was united in marriage to Anna Rose Mantz on September 28 1947 in Marengo. To this union they were blessed with two sons. She died...

Grace "Ricki" Maye

Grace "Ricki" Maye

Jul 22, 2018

RIVERSIDE - Erna Grace "Ricki" Maye was born February 12, 1933 in Wood River, Nebraska, the daughter of John and Laura (Beckler) Stoltzfus. She moved to Iowa with her family in her youth. On May 19 1954 she was united in marriage to Gerald Maye in Uma, Arizona. They lived in Maine for 35 years where Grace worked for Fairchilds...

Murray  Frank  Armstrong

Murray Frank Armstrong

Jul 19, 2018

Williamsburg-Murray Frank Armstrong peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg at the age of 85. Murray was born August 14, 1932, in Bloomington, Illinois, the son of DeWitt and Caroline (Brumme) Armstrong. He graduated from Octavia High School in Colfax, Illinois and attended Illinois State Normal University. He served in the...

Barry Jay Wilson

Barry Jay Wilson

Jul 8, 2018

Barry Wilson, 43, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Sunday, July 8, 2018, in Wayland, IA, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel with family present from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at...

Ronald J. Thompson

Ronald J. Thompson

Jul 7, 2018

Ronald J. Thompson, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died at his home on Saturday, July 7, 2018. According to his wishes, Ron has been cremated. A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday,July 13, 2018, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, with the Reverend Paul Connolly, celebrant. Inurnment will be in St. Alphonsus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

Maxine Elaine Burck

Maxine Elaine Burck

Jun 30, 2018

Williamsburg formerly of Millersburg- Maxine Elaine Burck was born February 19, 1943 in Grinnell, Iowa the daughter of Andrew & Mary (Richmond) Johnson. She attended school in Grinnell and North Mahaska. On October 11, 1980 Maxine was united in marriage to Larry Ralph Burck at Trinity Lutheran Church in Millersburg. Maxine worked for the US Post Office from 1966 -...

Richard  Soukup

Richard Soukup

Jun 29, 2018

Richard Soukup was born November 14, 1938 in Washington, Iowa, the son of Melvin and Betty (Owen) Soukup. He graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1957. On December 13, 1972 Richard was united in marriage to Iris Fletcher at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They lived in the Ainsworth community before moving to Kalona in 1993. He farmed and...

Luverna "Vernie" Kleinmeyer

Luverna "Vernie" Kleinmeyer

Jun 29, 2018

Williamsburg- Luverna Linda Kleinmeyer was born on November 1, 1928 near Williamsburg, Iowa, the youngest child of Albert & Minnie (Folkmann) Maas. She attended St. Paul's Lutheran School in Williamsburg. Luverna was united in marriage to Herbert Alvin Kleinmeyer on August 30, 1946 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church parsonage. Vernie was a homemaker and domestic in the Williamsburg area....

Jerry Van Dee

Jerry Van Dee

Jun 28, 2018

North English- Geraldine "Jerry" P. Van Dee was born September 26, 1930 in Holbrook, Iowa, the daughter of Carl Joseph & Daisy Marie (Cobb) Johnston. She attended Parnell High School. On February 23, 1949 Jerry was united in marriage to Donald Joseph Van Dee in Holbrook. They lived in Armah, Green Valley, Kinross and the North English communities. Together they...

Gayle Garner

Gayle Garner

Jun 27, 2018

KALONA - Gayle Garner was born March 3, 1943, in Washington, D.C. the daughter of Robert and Gladys (Modlin) Lassiter. She graduated from high school and college and received her LPN. On February 8, 1964, Gayle was united in marriage to Richard "RB" Garner in Mt. Harmony, Maryland. Gayle worked as a private nurse for many years. They moved to...

Douglas Roy Audiss

Douglas Roy Audiss

Jun 19, 2018

KALONA - Douglas Roy Audiss was born July 29, 1967 in South Dakota, the son of Mickey and Betty (Schoenfelder) Audiss. He graduated from Owatonna Christian School in Owatonna, Minnesota. He has lived in the Brighton and Kalona communities since 1993. Doug worked at the Kalona Sales Barn for many years. He attended Crosspoint Baptist Church. Doug died unexpectedly on...

Patrick  John O'Brien

Patrick John O'Brien

Jun 19, 2018

Patrick John O'Brien, 67, of Parnell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Pat was born on Oct.8,1950 in Williamsburg Iowa to Bert and Anne (Collins) O'Brien. He Graduated from Williamsburg High School, Class of 1968, and attended St. Ambrose University. On June 19, 1976 Pat was united in marriage to...

Arlena Jane Tinnes

Arlena Jane Tinnes

Jun 18, 2018

KEOTA-Arlena Jane Tinnes, age 72, of Keota, died Monday, June 18, 2018, at her home. Arlena was born October 26, 1945, in Mexico, Missouri, to James and Frances (Fisher) Sharon. She attended Keota High School. Arlena was united in marriage to Dennis Tinnes on April 24, 1963, in Lovilia, Iowa. She lived most of her life in the Keota community...

Barbara Weaver

Barbara Weaver

Jun 12, 2018

KALONA - Barbara W. Weaver was born December 25, 1954 in Centerville, Michigan, the daughter of William LeRoy and Marjorie (Schlabach) Bontrager. On June 19, 1975, Barbara was united in marriage to Simon Weaver in Kalona. She was a member of the Sharon Bethel Church and sewing group. Barbara was an excellent cook and had a gift of hospitality, she...

Daniel Eldon Britsch

Daniel Eldon Britsch

Jun 8, 2018

PARNELL - Daniel "Dan" Eldon Britsch, 48, of Parnell passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 8, 2018. Daniel was born September 16, 1969 in Oskaloosa, IA to Jerry and Jane (Kibling) Britsch. Daniel was raised in Washington, IA graduating from Washington High School in 1988. He attended Kirkwood Community College and graduated with an Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance. While...

Daniel Louis Meinen

Daniel Louis Meinen

Jun 3, 2018

Dan Meinen, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Friday, June 15, 2018, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. after which the family will receive friends. A Christian Vigil Service...

Gary Shettler

Gary Shettler

Jun 3, 2018

IOWA CITY - Gary Shettler was born November 3, 1941,in Washington County near Wellman, Iowa, the son of Earl and Mary Elda (Slaubaugh) Shettler. He was baptized in his youth at the Wellman Mennonite Church. Gary lived in the Coralville and Iowa City area and worked in the supply room at the University of Iowa Hospital for 37 years, retiring...

Janet Lee Morrison

Janet Lee Morrison

Jun 2, 2018

North English- Janet Lee Morrison was born January 14, 1935 in North English, Iowa, the daughter of Theodore Wayne and Velma Arloa (Cover) VanAuken. She graduated from North English High School in 1953 and went on to AIB College in Des Moines. On February 21, 1955 Janet was united in marriage to James Leroy Morrison at the North English Christian...

Betty Ann Schindler

Betty Ann Schindler

May 24, 2018

Williamsburg-Betty Ann Schindler was born March 4, 1932 near Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Julius and Anna (Wetjen) Buser. She graduated from Hilton Consolidated School in Conroy and Paris Academy in Cedar Rapids. Betty was united in marriage to Paul Willard Schindler on October 2, 1955 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. Betty was a Beautician for over 50...

Sandra Lea Hynds

Sandra Lea Hynds

May 22, 2018

Sandra Lea (Stephenson) Hynds, 77, of Williamsburg, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at First Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg. Visitation with family present will precede the service at 10 a.m. Inurnment will be 1:30 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Williamsburg and follows a lunch...

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