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Marcia E. Hogan

Marcia E. Hogan

Jul 1, 2024

Williamsburg- Marcia E. (Newcomb) Hogan, age 77, passed away in her home on Monday, July 1, 2024, with her husband at her side.

Marcia was a graduate of Williamsburg High School, earned her B.A. from St. Louis University and M.A. in Linguistics from the University of Iowa. She taught English as a Second Language at Cornell College. Marcia was a Master...

Sam Horras

Sam Horras

Jun 27, 2024

KEOTA-Samuel Dean “Sam” Horras, age 87, of Keota, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.

 Sam was born March 11, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Clarence and Marietta (Reed) Horras. At the age of five, the family moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where they lived through Sam’s fourth grade year. They then moved to Ollie, where...

Glennis Stutzman

Glennis Stutzman

Jun 26, 2024

Wellman- Glennis (Steckly) Stutzman was born November 17, 1929 in rural Johnson County, the daughter of Enos J. and Amy L. (Hershberger) Steckly. Following graduation from Wellman High School, Glennis attended teacher training and taught at Green Valley School in North English, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Marlin L. Stutzman on June 1, 1952 at Wellman Mennonite Church...

Deborah Boyse

Deborah Boyse

Jun 24, 2024

Wellman- Deborah Lee Boyse was born on September 10, 1949, in Long Beach California, the daughter of Orville and Evelyn (Spivey) Price. She moved to Iowa with her mother when she was an infant. She graduated from City High School in 1968. Deborah was united in marriage to Kenneth Boyse on March 4, 1972, in Rock Island, Illinois. She worked...

Kenneth John Striegel

Kenneth John Striegel

Jun 22, 2024

Ollie-Kenneth John Striegel was born on the Sunday, July 10, 1938, to parents Delbert and Alma (Bombei) Striegel of Harper, Iowa. As the eldest, eleven more children would follow him.

Kenny was raised in the Harper area graduating in 1957 from St. Elizabeth High School. He joined the Army National Guard and was an active-duty member for 5 years.

Kenny was united...

Daryl K. Baughman

Daryl K. Baughman

Jun 22, 2024

Keota-Daryl Baughman, 103, died Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Halcyon House in Washington, Iowa.

Daryl was born December 18,1920, in southeast Keota, the son of Curvin and Margaret (Seitsinger) Baughman. He married Irene Velma Gilliland in 1959 and they resided on the same farm for 57 years.

Daryl graduated from Kinross High School. He farmed with his family in the South...

Jerry N. Yoder

Jerry N. Yoder

Jun 21, 2024

Wellman- Jerry N. Yoder, born August 9, 1933, in Arthur, Illinois, peacefully passed away June 21, 2024 at Pleasantview Home in Kalona, Iowa. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for his family. He was the son of Noah A. and Fannie (Otto) Yoder. Jerry's early years were spent on the family farm in Arthur, where...

Sadie Marie Brenneman

Sadie Marie Brenneman

Jun 18, 2024

Wellman-Sadie Marie Brenneman was born Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Wellman, Iowa. She was received into the arms of Jesus at her birth. She will always be treasured by her parents Brent and Teresa (Miller) Brenneman, of Wellman; maternal grandparents, Manuel and Ruth Miller, of Kalona; paternal grandparents, Doug and Diane Zaerr Brenneman, of Wellman; aunts and uncles, Tristan and...

Danyce "Dee" Emry

Danyce "Dee" Emry

Jun 17, 2024

MARTINSBURG-Danyce “Dee” Emry, age 59, of Martinsburg, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.

 Dee was born June 13, 1965, in Sigourney, the daughter of Robert and Betty (Anthony) Emry. She received her G.E.D. and briefly attended Indian Hills Community College. On May 14, 1988, Dee married Von Thomas Lutz and they were later divorced. Dee...

Rita Dill

Rita Dill

Jun 17, 2024

KEOTA-Rita Dill, affectionately known as “Peaches," age 87, of Keota, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.

 Rita was born December 31, 1936, in Washington County, Iowa, the daughter of Warren and Mildred (McCarty) Davis. She graduated from Keota High School and attended the University of Iowa for two years. On June 22, 1957, she married...

LaVerne Helen Walters

LaVerne Helen Walters

Jun 14, 2024

Oxford- LaVerne Helen Walters passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 93 years of age.

Funeral services and Christian burial for LaVerne will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Cemetery, rural Williamsburg. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home...

Sonja Maria Armenta

Sonja Maria Armenta

Jun 13, 2024

Millersburg-Sonja Maria Armenta was born December 22, 1965, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Norman Joseph and Mary (Flynn) Williams. She attended Creston High School. She was a Homemaker. Sonja was united in marriage to Esequiel G. Armenta on April 20, 1984, in Las Vegas, NV. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking, gardening, music, poetry, beading and crafts. Sonja died...

Anthony Brent Winegarden

Anthony Brent Winegarden

Jun 10, 2024

South English- Anthony Brent Winegarden was born on May 4, 1959, in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Vernon Schilling & Susie Lucille (Hudson) Winegarden. He graduated from English Valleys High School and attended Kirkwood Community College and Brown Institute in Minnesota. He worked at Williamsburg Manufacturing for 10 years and drove semi for Winegarden Trucking. On April 17, 2001, Anthony...

Kevin Walter

Kevin Walter

Jun 8, 2024

Oxford- Kevin Reno Walter was born May 25, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Reno Henry Arthur and Juanita May (Schlotterbeck) Walter. He attended the Lutheran Interparish School and graduated from Clear Creek High School in 1968. Kevin was united in marriage to Carol Ann Westemeier on June 19, 1971, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids....

Margaret Bender

Margaret Bender

Jun 8, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Margaret Elizabeth (Sieren) Bender – dedicated daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and gaming enthusiast passed away on June 8, 2024.    Margaret was born to August and Clara (Becker) Sieren on November 12, 1929, in Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa. She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1947. Margaret was employed as Secretary for the Keokuk County Superintendent of Schools...

Chantelle D Gingerich

Chantelle D Gingerich

Jun 5, 2024

 Kalona- Chantelle Danae Gingerich was born March 17, 1983 in Millersburg, Ohio to Randall and Marilyn (Hershberger) Troyer. She graduated from Maranatha Christian School in 2001.

     Chantelle lived in Ohio, Indiana, and ending up in Iowa. On May 17, 2014 Chantelle was united in marriage to Victor Gingerich at Griner Church in Middlebury, Indiana. She was a member of...

Francisco J. Quiñones

Francisco J. Quiñones

Jun 4, 2024

     Francisco, mejor conocido como Junior Quiñones, nació el 30 de diciembre de 1964, en San Juan Puerto Rico, hijo de Francisco Quiñones y 

      Francisco, mejor conocido como Junior Quiñones, nació el 30 de diciembre de 1964, en San Juan Puerto Rico, hijo de Francisco Quiñones y Nivia Rodríguez. Fue un amante de los deportes desde niño...

Garth Allyn Livingston

Garth Allyn Livingston

May 31, 2024

Williamsburg- Garth Allyn Livingston was born February 14,1946, in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Edward and Thelma (Roberts) Livingston. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1964. After graduation he worked for the Iowa County Engineer as a surveyor before being drafted to serve in the United States Army from 1966 – 1968 and was stationed in Germany. When he...

Veunna Baccam

Veunna Baccam

May 30, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Veunna Voat Baccam, 68, of Mount Pleasant, IA passed away May 30, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Veunna was born September 13, 1955, in Xieng Khouang, Laos, the daughter of Khamsay and Toune Baccam. She went to Vientiane College and taught French while in Laos. She worked as a stone setter at...

Charles Harris Jennings

Charles Harris Jennings

May 29, 2024

North English- Charles Harris Jennings was born June 2, 1952 in Brighton, Iowa the son of William Kenneth and Ethel (Smith) Jennings. He graduated from Washington High School and went on to Kirkwood Community College to learn the welding trade. He worked 15 years at P&H Crane in Cedar Rapids. Chuck met Julie Ann Clark in Cedar Rapids and they...

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