OBITUARIES

May 11, 2020

KALONA - Kenneth Ray Schipper was born September 1, 1946 in Aplington, Iowa, the son of John and Jennie (Harms) Schipper. He graduated from Aplington High School. On August 24, 1975, Kenneth was united in marriage to Aline Lewis in Aplington. They lived and farmed in the Aplington community for many years, retiring in 1999 and moved to Kalona. He...

May 10, 2020

KALONA - Marvel Jean Hochstetler was born September 28, 1930, in rural Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of John and Katie (Gingerich) Kinsinger. She attended Kalona High School. On November 20, 1949, Marvel was united in marriage to Donald Hochstelter at the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church. They raised their family and farmed in rural Wellman. Upon retiring they moved to...

May 9, 2020

Nancy Lou Wright, age 79, formerly of Belle Plaine, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo. Private graveside services and burial will be Monday, May 11, 2020 at the Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Compass Memorial Healthcare or Rose Haven Nursing Home, both of Marengo,...

May 8, 2020

Ann M. Roggentien (Shramek) of Williamsburg, formerly of Marengo, peacefully passed away at home on Friday May 8, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Frances Shramek, her husband Robert “Bob” Roggentien and her son, Mikel Robert Roggentien.

She is survived by her daughter Suzette Roggentien of Kansas City, MO; her sister Betty...

May 8, 2020

Shirley Ann Bair, age 84, of Brooklyn, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020, at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Calvary Cemetery Brooklyn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed in Shirley’s name to Essence of Life Hospice or Brooklyn Estate Activities. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn,...

May 8, 2020

Williamsburg- Barbara Gail Maas of Des Moines and formerly of Williamsburg passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at her home at the age of 75. Barb was born October 9, 1944 in Algona, IA to Garel and Bernice Leek. She graduated from Corwith-Wesley High School in 1962 and received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the State College...

May 7, 2020

Margy E. Seifert, age 90, of Homestead, passed away Thursday May 7, 2020 at Wesley Acres in Des Moines. A private graveside service will be held Monday May 11, 2020 at Homestead Cemetery, Homestead with Pastor Lisa Crow officiating. Memorials may be contributed to the Safe Haven of Iowa County. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with...

May 6, 2020

Irene Elizabeth Schindler, age 90, of Marengo, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2020 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Pastor Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral...

May 5, 2020

Stanley N. Hauser, a retired seed corn company executive, a devoted husband and father, and longtime resident of Marengo, died May 5, 2020, at Rose Haven Nursing Home. He was 87 years old. His death was peaceful.

Military Honors will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Veterans Memorial Rock, at Gateway Park,...

May 5, 2020

CORALVILLE - Dora Mae (Plecker) Kleinschmidt VanWinkle was born May 30, 1921, in Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of William and Lottie (Miller) Plecker. She attended school at Brush near Frytown, Sunnyside near Hills, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1940. On October 4, 1940, Dora was united in marriage to Fred Kleinschmidt at the Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa...

May 2, 2020

Sherry L. Bertsch, 58, of rural Washington, IA, and owner of Country Charm Flowers and gifts in Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, at her home as a result of a fire. A celebration of life service for Sherry and Mike will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the Wright Family Pavillion...

May 2, 2020

Williamsburg-Julia Elizabeth Berstler was born October 25, 1959 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The daughter of Jerry and Judith (Reck) Purdin, Sr. She graduated from Iowa Valley High School in Marengo and attended Kirkwood Community College. Julia was united in marriage to Ronald Berstler on July 14, 1979 at the First Lutheran Church north of Conroy. She has been employed by...

May 2, 2020

KEOTA-Theola Lyle, age 97, of Williamsburg, formerly of Keota, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg. Theola was born August 30, 1922, in Clear Creek Township, southeast of Harper, Iowa, to Frank and Juliana (Weber) Waechter and attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School. On September 19, 1945, she was united in marriage to Francis...

May 2, 2020

OSKALOOSA-Charlene Orndorff, age 83, of Oskaloosa, formerly of Libertyville, Illinois, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Northern Mahaska Specialty Care in Oskaloosa. Charlene was born December 21, 1936, in Keota, to Bruce and Mary (Greenwood) Stoutner. She graduated from Keota High School in 1955 and attended the University of Iowa for two years. She married George Orndorff and they were...

May 2, 2020

Michael L. Mike Shannan, 66, of rural Washington, IA, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, at his home as a result of a fire. A celebration of life service for Sherry and Mike will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the Wright Family Pavillion on the Old Threshers Grounds, with Pastor Jeff McPherron officiating. The...

May 2, 2020

Williamsburg-Harry Everett Thomas was born December 8, 1952 in Scottsburg, Indiana. The son of Robert and Mary (Early) Thomas. In the 1980's while living in Chicago, Harry was a Chauffeur for a limousine company. He often entertained his friends with stories of famous people and rock bands he escorted to and from O'hara Airport. Harry worked for Williamsburg Manufacturing from...

Apr 30, 2020

Shirley A. Neumann age 83, of Amana passed away Thursday April 30, 2020 at Colonial Manor of Amana. Private family graveside services will be held at the Fairfax Cemetery with Father Craig Steimel officiating. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family in care of Kloster Funeral Home, 298 West Washington St. Marengo, Iowa 52301.

Apr 29, 2020

North English- Donald Wayne Netser Jr. was born July 10, 1944 in North English, Iowa, the son of Donald Wayne and Elsie Leta (Ambrose) Netser. He served in the United States Army, and was a member of the American Legion. He owned J+N Construction and was a carpenter until his retirement. Don enjoyed time spent with friends, family, and especially...

Apr 29, 2020

Anna H. Ann Blosser, 93, of Wayland, IA, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at Parkview Home in Wayland. Private, family graveside services and interment will be held at Sugar Creek Cemetery with Pastors Nathan and Rachelle Luitjens officiating. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to Sugar Creek Mennonite Church or Gideons International and mailed to the family...

Apr 28, 2020

Mary Lucille Gerard, age 73, of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, in Cedar Rapids. Private Graveside services will be held in the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo, Iowa. Memorials may be directed To the family of Mary Gerard at 1434 LaFayette Ave., Marengo, Iowa 52301.

Mary is survived by her two children, Kim...