OBITUARIES

Nov 25, 2019

Paul Robert Rob Burden, 55, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died unexpectedly Monday, November 25, 2019, in rural Mt. Pleasant. Open visitation will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2019, from 12:00- 7:00 p.m. at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, gifts of love and friendship may be given to the Rob Burden Memorial.On-line condolences may be directed to www.olsonpowell.com. Born...

Nov 24, 2019

With family by his side at the English Valley Care Center, Kenneth Stanley Harris, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Addressed as Doc Harris by many who knew him, he was born at his paternal grandparents' home to Margaret Handy Harris on December 12, 1942, while his father Kenneth "Stan" Stanley Harris was...

Nov 23, 2019

Corrine Lucille Tandy was born February 10, 1930 near Keswick, Iowa, the daughter of Lewis and Wanda (Fisch) Morse. She grew up and lived in Millersburg for many years before moving to her much-loved farm in Williamsburg. She graduated from Millersburg High School, completed her under-graduate work at the University of Northern Iowa and received her Master's Degree from the...

Nov 21, 2019

Williamsburg- JoAnne Elizabeth Doehrmann was born June 27, 1940 in Guttenberg, Iowa the daughter of Irvin and Lorene (Clefisch) Niehaus. She graduated from Dubuque High School in 1958 and received her Bachelor of Music Education and Physical Education from Wartburg College in Waverly in 1962. On April 4, 1964 JoAnne was united in marriage to Donald Arnold Doehrmann at St....

Nov 21, 2019

Darrell L. Niemeir, age 61, of South Amana, currently living in Afghanistan, passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 21, 2019, with his sister Terry at his side. Per Darrell’s wishes, no services will be held. Memorials may be sent to Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, in Darrell’s name.

Darrell is survived by his mother Thelma Niemeir,...

Nov 21, 2019

Melissa Diane Hale, age 44 of North English passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Compass Memorial Hospital. Per her family’s request there will be no services at this time. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Melissa is survived by her husband Robert Hale of North English; two daughters Raelyn Hale and Liz...

Nov 20, 2019

Martha Bright, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Savannah Heights. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Finley Chapel United Methodist Church with Pastor Lindsey Ford officiating. Following the service family will greet friends at the church. Burial will be in Finley Cemetery. Memorials may be given...

Nov 17, 2019

Norma Elizabeth Morrison went home to be with her Lord on November 17, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by her loving family, just shy of her 92nd birthday. Norma was born November 22, 1927 in Webster, Iowa in the family farmhouse. With a lifelong focus on education, she received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education and was active...

Nov 12, 2019

Beatrice Kay Strief, age 76, of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in her home. Memorial service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019, Vinton Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 307 North K Avenue, Vinton, Iowa, with Tim Hainey officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Hall. A memorial fund has been...

Nov 12, 2019

Though her first name was officially Elizabeth, she was Kay to everyone she knew. This was, as she would explain, a trend at the time she was born -- for parents to call kids by their middle name. She could, and did, cite examples. Kay died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Mercy Hospice in Iowa...

Nov 12, 2019

North English- William "Bill" Edward Bermel was born November 14, 1935 in Muscatine, Iowa the son of Clarence Edward and Isabelle Bernice (McElroy) Bermel. He attended country and catholic schools before graduating from Muscatine High School. On February 4, 1956 Bill was united in marriage to Vera Jean Posten, to this union they were blessed with three children. Bill was...

Nov 11, 2019

WELLMAN - Lois Eileen Plank was born April 26, 1954 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Perry M. and Mabel (Miller) Bontrager. She graduated from Iowa Mennonite School in 1972 and attended Rosedale Bible Institute. On February 1, 1975 Lois was united in marriage to Marc Plank at the East Union Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. They lived in...

Nov 9, 2019

Linda I. Hourihan, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 9, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. According to her wishes, Mrs. Hourihan has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, November 15, 2019, at Salem Friends Church with Pastor Diego Chuyma officiating. Inurnment will be in Salem South...

Nov 9, 2019

WELLMAN-Howard B. "Hoddy" Durian, age 92, of Wellman, died Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Brown Deer Place in Coralville. Hoddy was born February 2, 1927, in Wellman, the son of Charles and Kathryn Durian. He graduated from Wellman High School. Hoddy was a WWII Veteran serving in the United States Navy. On June 9, 1949, he was united in marriage...

Nov 8, 2019

Bill F. Rauenbuehler, 60, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019, at Hospice House in West Burlington, IA, following a battle with cancer. Friends may sign the register, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel on Monday, November 11, 2019, after 12 noon. The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening at the Memorial Chapel. A...

Nov 8, 2019

Dennis K. Swift, 73, of Salem, IA, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019, at the VA Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, November 15, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday,...

Nov 7, 2019

South English- Marilyn Elizabeth Coffman was born on January 1, 1936, in Quinter, KS, the daughter of Milo and Pearl Jamison Metsker. She graduated from Alameda High School in Lakewood, CO in 1953 and from McPherson College in McPherson, KS in 1957, where she met her husband, Paul Coffman of South English, Iowa. Marilyn and Paul were married on July...

Nov 6, 2019

KALONA - Elva Irene Miller was born August 6, 1930, in rural Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Omar and Laura Miller. She did quilting, sewing, baby sitting and volunteered at the Crowded Closet. Elva was a faithful member of the Fairview Mennonite Church. Elva passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona at the age...

Nov 5, 2019

Lucile Lines, age 99 of Brooklyn, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Brooklyn Community Estate. Per the family’s wishes a private Graveside Service will take place in the Spring of 2020. A memorial fund has been established in Lucile’s name. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family with arrangements.

Lucile is survived by her daughters...

Nov 5, 2019

Kalona - Raymond LaVerne Reschly, age 87 of Kalona, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Iowa City Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Iowa City. Raymond was born August 10, 1932 near Crawfordsville, Iowa, the son of Harry and Fannie (Conrad) Reschly. He received his education at the Crawfordsville School, graduating in 1950. He completed 1W service in Chicago...