OBITUARIES

Aug 3, 2020

Parnell- Gloria Schropp was born April 19, 1949 in Waverly, Iowa the daughter of Paul and Evie (Schmitz) Oberheu. She graduated from Wapsie Valley High School in 1968. On July 29, 1972 Gloria was united in marriage to Steven Schropp at Immaculate Conception Church in Fairbank, Iowa. She worked 35 years at Amana Refrigeration and later became a licensed Realtor....

Aug 2, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT - Kurt E. Kuckes, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020, at his home. Kurt Edward Kuckes was born April 12, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Edward and Gertrude (Knapt) Kuckes. He served in the United States Marines. Kurt was united in marriage to Holly Hintz in 1966. He lived in Milwaukee...

Aug 2, 2020

June E. Schwertfeger, age 84, of Marengo, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Graveside Memorial Service: ­­­­9:30 am, Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Bishop Cemetery, Marengo, with Pastor Eddie Thomas officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Jul 30, 2020

Williamsburg- M. Glen Dellamuth was born December 12, 1932, near Marengo, Iowa, the son of Mervin and Elsie (Rotter) Dellamuth. He attended school in Marengo. Glen served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1955. Glen was united in marriage to Irma Wardenburg on September 8, 1956 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. He worked for...

Jul 29, 2020

Williamsburg- Glenice Mae Moore was born December 16, 1939 on the family farm in Davis County, Iowa, the daughter of Glen Earl and Edna Maxine (Mather) Slonaker. She attended school in Webster, Keswick and Bloomfield. On June 28, 1958 Glenice was united in marriage to Charles Goldthwaite "CG" Moore in Keswick, Iowa. She worked at the Keswick Café, provided in...

Jul 29, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT - Danny R. Brown, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA, following a lengthy illness. Visitation with the family present will be from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 2nd at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the...

Jul 27, 2020

Kalona-Russell (Russ) Lee Miller was born on June 13, 1942, to Ivan and Ida (Steider) Miller in rural Wellman. He was baptized at Lower Deer Mennonite Creek in rural Kalona, IA at the age of 12 where he remained a faithful member for his entire life. Russ was united in marriage to Lorna Bender on February 22, 1964, at Lower...

Jul 27, 2020

KEOTA-Sharon K. Hagist of Keota passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at the age of 60. Donald and Edna (Pacha) Sieren welcomed Sharon Kathryn into the world on June 16, 1960. She was married to Robert Hagist on June 30, 2001. Sharon had a love for life and her family. She was always on the go, whether it be...

Jul 26, 2020

Williamsburg-Janet Lynn Clubine was born April 25 1947, in Waterloo, Iowa. The daughter of Raymond and Marion (Sackett) Ackerman. She graduated in 1965 from West High School in Waterloo. Following graduation she attended Lab Tech School and worked at Schields Dental Lab for four years. Janet was united in marriage to Delbert Clubine on August 21, 1966 in Waterloo. She...

Jul 23, 2020

Thomas E. Heath, age 61, of Iowa City, formerly of Dubuque, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Graveside Memorial Mass: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn, with Father Corey Close officiating. Memorials may be directed to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Fund. Kloster Funeral...

Jul 19, 2020

Donald P. Oehl, age 86, of Amana, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Belle Plaine Specialty Care. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Homestead with Pastor Zachary Voss officiating. Visitation: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Burial will be at the Main Amana...

Jul 19, 2020

Terry Dee Riley, 70, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will be 9 AM to 1:30 PM, Friday, July 24, 2020, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel with family greeting friends from 1-1:30. A funeral service will be at 1:30 PM at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel with Pastor Bryan Katchay officiating....

Jul 18, 2020

Lois Holtgrewe, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Savannah Heights Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant. Born, June 25, 1933, in Remsen, IA, the daughter of Aloysius and Emma (Solwolke) Nothem. She graduated from Remsen High School. On June 30, 1952, Lois was united in marriage to Barry Holtgrewe in Elk Point, SD. She was...

Jul 17, 2020

Dennis D. “Denny” Rathjen, age 68, of Waterloo, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at the Friendship Village, in Waterloo. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2020, at the Marengo Cemetery, with Pastor Don Dovre officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m., until service time at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo....

Jul 17, 2020

James E. Woods, 80, of Houghton, IA, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020, at his home. Born August 13, 1939, in Henry County, Iowa, the son of Eugene Max and Ruby Leona (Parker) Woods. On September 15, 1964, he married Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Rotzinger in Kahoka, MO. Mr. Woods lived most of life in Henry County and has resided in...

Jul 16, 2020

Williamsburg- Bryce Gabriel Reese was born November 29, 1998 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Eric Matthew Smith and Christy Lynn Reese. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 2017. Bryce enjoyed farming, fishing, camping with friends and spending time with his dog and his family. Bryce died on Thursday, July 16, 2020 near Millersburg at the age of...

Jul 15, 2020

Kalona-Barbara Ellen Miller was born September 5, 1934, in Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Emmett and Anna (Helmuth) Swantz. She attended West Lincoln School. Barbara was united in marriage to Henry Eugene Miller on October 24, 1954 at Fairview Mennonite Church. The couple served several years in 1-W doing milk testing before returning to Kalona. Barbara was a member of...

Jul 12, 2020

Kalona-Dennis Daniel Shetler was born May 21, 1929, near Kalona, Iowa. The son of Jesse Ray and Anna (Hershberger) Shetler. He attended rural Evergreen School. Dennis was united in marriage to Katie Ann Miller on October 11, 1951 in Kalona. He was a lifelong farmer, he also worked for the Iowa City Recreation Department from 1961-1980. The last 29 years...

Jul 9, 2020

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Heishman, age 92, of Grinnell, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her home in Grinnell. Graveside services will be held in August 2020, with Pastor John Epperson officiating. Memorials may be contributed to the family, Clinton Heishman 1510 1 st Ave. #68, Grinnell, Iowa 50112. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, is assisting the family with arrangements....

Jul 9, 2020

Kenneth Charles Ehrhart was born December 19, 1946, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Charles Wilkens and Vira Josephine (Kenney) Ehrhart. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1965, and played on the Mount Pleasant state champion football team. Ken graduated from Iowa Wesleyan University with a degree in education. He married Donna Burky they had 3 children...