OBITUARIES

Oct 10, 2024

HARPER-Jeanette Marlene (Hammen) Besser, age 90, of Lone Tree, formerly of Harper, died Thursday, October 10, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

 Jeanette was born August 28, 1934, in Harper, to Albert P. and Theresa C. (Weber) Hammen. On April 30, 1955, she married William V. Besser at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Harper. Jeanette was...

Oct 10, 2024

Irene McCulla, age 96 of Pella, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Hearthstone, a Wesley Life Community for Healthy Living, in Pella.

A Memorial Service will be held at Grace United Methodist Church in Brooklyn, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Guylain Yumba and Rev. John Dodds officiating. The...

Oct 7, 2024

Williamsburg- Charles Anthony “Tony” Weldon was born June 24, 1964, in Iowa City, Iowa the son of James Lowell and Vivian Fern (Oris) Weldon. He graduated from Williamsburg High School and Kirkwood Community College with a welding certificate. He worked at Williamsburg Manufacturing for many years before most recently working at Kinze Manufacturing. On October 3, 1992, Tony was united...

Oct 7, 2024

Riverside-Nancy Winifred Graber Gingerich, 86, of Kalona, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2024, following complications from cancer. Born March 8,1938 to Daniel and Mildred (Swartzendruber) Graber, Nancy was the first of four children. She attended rural school and graduated from Iowa Mennonite School in 1956. On July 30, 1957, she was united in marriage with Marlin...

Oct 5, 2024

Curtis “Curt” Eugene Manatt passed away on October 5, 2024, at his home in Johnston, Iowa. He was 70 years old.

Born on July 7, 1954, in Grinnell, Iowa, Curt was the second eldest child of Clair and Ruth Manatt of Brooklyn, Iowa. He was raised in Brooklyn and attended the Brooklyn Guernsey Malcom School District. He...

Oct 4, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Jackson Roe, 102, of Mount Pleasant, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Addington Place of Mount Pleasant. He was a true and perfect gentleman in every way in how he lived his entire life.

Born November 1, 1921, in Anita, Iowa, he was the son of Glen and Anna (Wiegand) Roe. He graduated from Anita High...

Oct 3, 2024

Iowa City-Paul Louis Davidson was born June 6, 1941, as the second son to Roy E. and Opal H. Davidson in Terre Haute, Indiana. His father moved often as a public school teacher establishing a pattern that Paul continued until his mid-50’s when he finally settled down after 43 moves. 

Paul was married twice the second time to Chung Yuk Sum....

Oct 3, 2024

Dr. Joseph “Joey” M. Ballatore, aged 35, of Tiffin, tragically passed away in a car accident on Thursday, October 3, 2024. A private memorial service was held at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Inurnment was at First Lutheran Cemetery, rural Conroy. Cards and memorials may be sent to the family in care of Kloster Funeral...

Oct 2, 2024

George R. Myers, age 81, of Marengo, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Compass Memorial Healthcare. There will be no services. Memorials may be sent to the family in care of Kloster Funeral Home at 298 W. Washington St. Marengo, IA. 52301. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

George is survived by...

Oct 1, 2024

 Kathleen Kay “Kathy” Jones, 74, of Tempe, AZ passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, AZ following a short illness. 

 Kathy was born on November 8, 1949, the daughter of John D. Jones and Bonnie E. (Houghkirk) Jones in Williamsburg, Iowa. She graduated from Williamsburg Community High School in 1967. Kathy continued her education...

Oct 1, 2024

Victor- Tony Gene Lawson was born June 4, 1956, in Florida. He worked for Williamsburg Manufacturing for over nine years. He enjoyed watching Auburn Football and going to Flea Markets. Tony died on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at his home in Victor at the age of 68 years.

He is survived by his partner of over twenty five years, Saundra Cheatwood...

Sep 30, 2024

Williamsburg- Gary Everett Harrison was born July 10, 1943, in Vinton, Iowa, the son of Ray and Nina (Geiger) Harrison. He graduated from Washington High School in Vinton in 1961 and began working at Wilsons Meat Packing plant. On December 18, 1965, Gary was united in marriage to Karen Sue Backes, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton. After Wilsons closed,...

Sep 30, 2024

Williamsburg-Lynn Beatrice Evans was born June 1, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Everett and Helen (Beste) Holdinghaus. Lynn grew up and was baptized in St. Anne, MO and was confirmed in Christ in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod on June 3, 1956 after she graduated high school. She then graduated from Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, IL...

Sep 30, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- William “Bill” Fleig Jr., 63, of Mount Pleasant, died unexpectedly Monday, September 30, 2024, at his home.

Bill was born April 16, 1961, in Fairfield, the son of William and Mary (Ryan) Fleig Sr. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1980. Following graduation, Bill enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served our country for three years....

Sep 30, 2024

Jason L. Arens, age 41 of Brooklyn, died Monday, September 30, 2024, at his home. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 A.M. Monday, October 7, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, with Fr. Scott Foley officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 P.M. Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, and 9 – 10...

Sep 28, 2024

Daniel D. Ross, 59, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant. 

Dan was born August 13, 1965, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Donald and Marjorie (White) Ross. He attended Winfield schools and graduated from West Chicago Illinois High School in 1985. Dan made Mount Pleasant his home since 1986 and worked at the...

Sep 28, 2024

Jeannette M. Cooney, age 69 of Johnston, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Bishop Drum Nursing Home in Johnston, Iowa. A private graveside service will be held for Jeannette at the Calvary Cemetery, Marengo, Iowa. Kloster Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

She is survived by siblings Mike (Jade) of Patriot, IN, Frank (Debbie)...

Sep 26, 2024

CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS-Larry Lee Schachel, age 77, of Carbondale, Illinois, died Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

 Larry was born December 5, 1946, in Rock Island, Illinois, the son of William Schachel, Sr. and Margaret (Federspiel) Schachel. He graduated from Rock Island High School in 1964 and served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam...

Sep 25, 2024

Warren J. Hinzman, age 84, of Middle Amana, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Colonial Manor of Amana. A private graveside service will be held at the Middle Amana Cemetery, with Elder Tony Berger officiating. Memorials may be directed to Essence of Life Hospice or the Safe Haven of Iowa County. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is caring for...

Sep 22, 2024

Colleen J. Roggentien, age 92, of Marengo, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Colonial Manor of Amana. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo, with Ben Brecht officiating. Memorials may be contributed to the charity of the donor’s choice. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is caring for Colleen...