OBITUARIES

Dorothy J Miller

Dorothy J Miller

Dec 20, 2019

Dorothy Jean Miller was born September 8, 1915, in rural Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of Glenn and Dora (Berry) Huntsberger. She graduated from Wellman High School. She was a teacher, first in rural country schools and then in the Mid-Prairie School District, where she taught for 20 years. Dorothy married R. Weldon Miller on June 5, 1940 in Fort Madison....

Dorothy Ann Donahue

Dorothy Ann Donahue

Dec 19, 2019

Williamsburg- On December 19, 2019, heaven opened its gates to receive our beloved Dorothy Ann Donahue into her eternal reward. She was born April 28, 1928, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; the daughter of Charles and Mary Emma (Krafka) Kucera. She graduated from Parnell High School and received her B.A. in Music from Nazareth College, Nazareth, KY. and then taught music...

Darlene Von Ahsen

Darlene Von Ahsen

Dec 19, 2019

Amana- Darlene Von Ahsen was born March 12, 1926 near Homestead, Iowa, the daughter of Louis and Caroline (Hopp) Schmidt. She attended St. John Lutheran School. Darlene was united in marriage to Mervin Von Ahsen on October 6, 1946 at St. John Lutheran Church near Homestead. She was a homemaker and later worked for Sheller Globe until retiring in 1989....

Duane Grant Brown

Duane Grant Brown

Dec 19, 2019

Duane Grant Brown, age 89, of Ladora, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019, in his home, the same home he was born in. Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 23, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Sham Russell officiating. Burial will be in the Ohio Cemetery, rural Ladora. Visitation: 9 to 10 a.m., Monday December 23, 2019 at...

Dennis Gent

Dennis Gent

Dec 18, 2019

WEBSTER-Dennis Gent, age 88, of Webster, went home on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. Dennis was born April 2, 1931, in Kinross, Iowa, to Paul and Mary (Clarahan) Gent. He graduated from Kinross High School and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. On July 31, 1954, he married Shirley Holderness. They...

Zella Challen

Zella Challen

Dec 17, 2019

Zella M. Challen, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, FL. Zella was born in Henry County, IA, to Frances Burke Mallams and Myrtle E. (Purdy) Mallams on June 24, 1920. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1938. After graduating, she worked at Scarf Produce and...

Rodney D. Mehaffy

Rodney D. Mehaffy

Dec 15, 2019

Rodney R. Mehaffy, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 15, 2019. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Forest Home Cemetery. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to Hope Haven Area Development Corporation. Friends may sign the register book and leave memorials during regular business...

Robert Charles Fritz

Robert Charles Fritz

Dec 14, 2019

Robert Charles Fritz, age 61 of Marengo, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, in his home surrounded by those who loved him. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa, with Glenn Drafahl officiating. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa. Burial will...

Delilah Ann “Del” Moffit

Delilah Ann “Del” Moffit

Dec 13, 2019

Delilah Ann “Del” Moffit, age 69, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 13, 2019, in her home. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa, with her brother Alan Trumpold officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Kloster...

Jeffrey L Osweiler

Jeffrey L Osweiler

Dec 11, 2019

WEBSTER - Jeffrey Lynn Osweiler was born January 3, 1957, in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Robert and Marilyn (Bickford) Osweiler. He graduated from English Valley High School in 1975. On October 22, 1977, he was united in marriage to Margaret Ann Campbell at St. Joseph Catholic Church in North English. They have lived in Keokuk County where Jeff farmed...

June Marie Caskey

June Marie Caskey

Dec 11, 2019

North English- June Marie Caskey was born June 4, 1923 in Millersburg, Iowa the daughter of Charles C and May (Shipman) Dillon. She graduated from Keswick High School in 1939. On April 13, 1941 June was united in marriage to Russell F Caskey in Montezuma, Iowa. She worked as a Kindergarten assistant for English Valley Elementary for a short time...

Daniel Hall

Daniel Hall

Dec 11, 2019

Daniel D. Hall, 58, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Salem Congregational Church beginning at 1:30 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Aaron Helterbran officiating. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to Salem Fire and...

Kathryn Elizabeth “Kay” Ostrom

Kathryn Elizabeth “Kay” Ostrom

Dec 11, 2019

Kathryn Elizabeth “Kay” Ostrom, age 96, of Brooklyn, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Brooklyn Community Estate. Memorial Services: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Rev. Clyde Leimberer officiating. Private family burial will be at the Hartwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 -7 P.M., Monday December 16, 2019 at Kloster Funeral...

Paul Ray Herdlicka

Paul Ray Herdlicka

Dec 9, 2019

North English- Paul Ray Herdlicka was born August 30, 1953 in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Ronald Gene and Shirley Mae (Crawford) Herdlicka. He attended school at Deep River Millersburg. He was a truck driver for many years. Paul was a member of the Pleasant Grove Grace Brethren Church, near Millersburg. He enjoyed singing and his tractor that he had...

Larry Keith Westfall

Larry Keith Westfall

Dec 8, 2019

North English, IA & Sunrise Beach, MO- Larry Keith Westfall was born November 27th, 1938 to Joseph Laurel and Julia Mae (Lockridge) Westfall. He was very close with his siblings and remained that way throughout his life. Hard work and being good to other people was their life. Later in life he loved the sibling get togethers they took turns...

Ada Ruth Fisher

Ada Ruth Fisher

Dec 7, 2019

KALONA - Ada Ruth Fisher was born August 8, 1921, in rural Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Henry B. and Minnie (Knepp) Brenneman. She graduated from Center High School and attended Iowa State Teachers College and Goshen College. On May 23, 1945, Ada married Waldo Fisher at the East Union Mennonite Church, they later divorced. She has lived in the...

Sandra Langdon

Sandra Langdon

Dec 7, 2019

WELLMAN - Sandra Kay Langdon was born October 13, 1955 in Marengo, Iowa, the daughter of Melvin and Carolyn (Whaley) Kinzenbaw. She graduated from English Valley High School. Sandra worked as a waitress at the Chat and Chew in Wellman for many years. She enjoyed watching movies, reading, gambling, going to garage sales, making jewelry, and spending time with her...

William David Wiebold

William David Wiebold

Dec 6, 2019

Williamsburg- William David Wiebold was born June 22, 1960 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the son of Lloyd James & Janice Marie (Kimm) Wiebold. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1978. Bill worked at Kinze Manufacturing and farmed with his dad. He enjoyed cooking and spending time with his dog Remi. Bill died on Friday, December 6, 2019 at his...

Barbara Jean Pruett

Barbara Jean Pruett

Dec 3, 2019

Barbara J. Pruett, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly Oquawka, Il, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Park Place Elder Care. The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Mamas Place (formerly known as the Eagles Club) in Oquawka. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to EveryStep Hospice of...

Robert Hackett

Robert Hackett

Dec 2, 2019

Robert G. Bob Hackett, 85, of Salem, IA, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, at Sunrise Terrace Care Center in Winfield, IA. Family will greet friends Sunday, December 8, 2019, from 2:00 4:00 p.m. at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, December 9, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Christian Outreach Church with Pastor Gary Van...