OBITUARIES

Sep 14, 2020

Doris Lockridge, 90, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2020 at the home of her daughter. Visitation will be held at Powell Funeral Home in North English from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19, followed immediately with a memorial service. Burial will be in the North English Cemetery. Due to the Covid pandemic, masks and social distancing are...

Sep 13, 2020

Leon V. “Shorty” Condon, age 80, of Ladora, went home to the Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2020 surrounded by his five children. Funeral services: 11:00 am, Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the American Legion, Victor with Pastor Wayne Mussman officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Victor American Legion and the Army Honor Guard. Family will receive...

Sep 10, 2020

Clarence Adolph Reihmann, age 94, of Middle Amana, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at his home. Graveside Services with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Middle Amana Cemetery, Middle Amana with Elder Alan Trumpold officiating. The family requests those in attendance to meet at the Middle Amana...

Sep 8, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT - Shirley L. Smith, 92, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, died Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the Henry County Health Center. Shirley was born February 25, 1928, in Keosauqua, Iowa, the daughter of Wilbur and Opal (Davidson) Lightfoot. She graduated from Fairfield High School in 1946. On July 4, 1947, Shirley was united in marriage to William L. Smith...

Sep 7, 2020

Gary A. McClenathan, age 56, of Brooklyn passed away Monday, September 7, 2020. Funeral services: 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2020 at the Michael J. Manatt Center, Brooklyn with Rev. John Dodds officiating. Visitation: 4 – 8 p.m., Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Michael J. Manatt Center, Brooklyn. Burial will be at the Harmony Cemetery, rural Brooklyn. A...

Sep 7, 2020

Merrian Loyce Bell, 80, died Monday, September 7, 2020, at her daughter's home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mrs. Bell was born June 5, 1940, in Whittier, California, the daughter of JD and Edith (Hudspeth) Brannon. She received her Bachelor's Degree from William Penn College in Oskaloosa. On July 28, 1963, Merrian was united in marriage to R. Norman Bell in...

Sep 7, 2020

Jerilyn Sue Beals, 54, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020. Jerilyn was born February 4, 1966, in Oskaloosa, IA, to Jerry and Judith (Finch) Ulin. Jerilyn graduated from Central Dallas School in Minburn, IA, and later attended AIB for continued learning. Family was the most important thing in her life. Her hobbies included chainsaw carving, rodeos, dancing, and helping people...

Sep 5, 2020

KEOTA-Marvin Albert Sieren, age 82, of Keota, died Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Halcyon House in Washington, after a lengthy battle with leukemia. Marvin was born September 14, 1937, in rural Harper, to Walter and Vida (Striegel) Sieren and graduated from Keota High School in 1955. After graduation he served in the Army Reserves. On January 10, 1959, he married...

Sep 4, 2020

Bill Danskin was born on March 10, 1924, in Marengo, Iowa. He is the son of Carl and Marie (Huff) Danskin and was raised on the family farm. He graduated from Marengo High School in 1942. He began farming after high school and married Jerry (Dunn) in 1944. Jerry passed away in 1978. Bill married Marlene Baty in 1981...

Sep 3, 2020

Keota- Richard Clark "RC" Smith was born January 17, 1979 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Gerald Clark & Violet Rae (Knerr) Smith. He graduated from English Valley High School in 1997 and later graduated from Truman State University with his master's degree in education. He recently worked as a title & mortgage processor for Washington Title & Guaranty...

Sep 2, 2020

SIGOURNEY-Ron Kerr, age 73, of Sigourney, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at his home. Ron was born March 29, 1947, in Ottumwa, to Emery and Nadine (Beasley) Kerr and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1965. He started college in Kirksville, Missouri but stopped his studies and served his country for four years in the United States Air Force. Stateside...

Aug 31, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT- Gary Gene Brake, 61, died Monday August 31, 2020, at Arbor Court Nursing Home in Mount Pleasant, after complications of his illness Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Mr. Brake was born December 21, 1958, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Raymond M. and Norma L. (Dean) Brake. Mr. Brake was a 1978 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. He...

Aug 30, 2020

Edna Miller was born August 30, 1919, in Sumner County, Kansas. The daughter of Harvey C. and Mary (Fry) Miller. She grew up in Kansas and moved to Kalona with her family at age 11, and has lived in the Kalona area ever since. On November 27, 1941 Edna was united in marriage to Mahlon E. Miller in Kalona. Edna...

Aug 29, 2020

Williamsburg-Patricia Ann Martens was born August 4, 1931 near Oxford, Iowa. The daughter of Willie and Tillie (Feyerbend) Schropp. She attended school in Oxford and graduated from Parnell High School. Pat was united in marriage to Robert E. Martens on September 11, 1951 in Marengo. She was a homemaker raising their children and worked at the Marengo Hospital and later...

Aug 29, 2020

KEOTA-Maxine Carris, age 88, of Keota, died Saturday, August 29, 2020, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. Maxine was born March 27, 1932, in Washington, to Ezra and Blanche (Houston) Christner and graduated from Ollie High School in 1951. On August 15, 1964, she married Robert Carris in Sigourney. Following marriage the couple lived in Keota. Maxine worked in...

Aug 28, 2020

Williamsburg-Kenneth Dean Garringer was born July 27, 1948, in Williamsburg, the son of James and Anne (Welsh) Garringer. He graduated from Williamsburg High School and attended Upper Iowa University. Kenny lived in Shreveport. Louisiana for a number of years before returning to Williamsburg in 1987. He had worked for Kinze Manufacturing for 25 years before retiring. Kenny enjoyed traveling, spending...

Aug 27, 2020

Donald Lee Enochson, age 75, of Marengo, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Unity Point St. Lukes, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Fireside Winery, rural Williamsburg. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Aug 26, 2020

KEOTA-Michael Kurtz, age 64, of Keota, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at his home. He has been cremated and no services are planned at this time. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Michael and his family. Tributes may be made at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.

Aug 24, 2020

Williamsburg-Dorothy Eileen Furler was born January 14, 1927, in Pilot Township, Iowa County, Iowa. The daughter of Ralph and Leona (Roberts) Walter. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1945. Dorothy worked at the Me Too Grocery Store until she was united in marriage to Wilfred "Bill" Furler on January 25, 1948 in Williamsburg. The couple lived on a farm...

Aug 24, 2020

HAYESVILLE-Ida Mae "Mazie" Lance, age 82, of Hayesville, died Monday, August 24, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Ida Mae was born July 14, 1938, in Keswick, to Doney and Lola (Ritter) Smich. She grew up in Muscatine and attended Sigourney High School. On July 26, 1965, she married Wesley Lance in Sigourney. Following marriage the couple lived in...