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Barbara Anne Tiernan

Barbara Anne Tiernan

Dec 12, 2024

Williamsburg- Barbara Anne (Morton) Tiernan was born December 27, 1934 in Mount Hope, West Virginia the daughter of Lacy R. Wilhelm and Irene M. (Maloney) Wilhelm. She was raised in Fayetteville, NC by her mother, Irene and step-father, Robert Morton. Barb graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1952. On November, 1, 1952 she was united in marriage to John D....

Barbara (Elizabeth) Kanagy

Barbara (Elizabeth) Kanagy

Dec 22, 2024

Wellman- Elizabeth died on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona, at the age of 94 years.

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A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 am, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. John David Kenny will be officiating. Burial will be a West Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from...

Max Earnest Snakenberg

Max Earnest Snakenberg

Dec 20, 2024

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Laurine Beachy

Laurine Beachy

Dec 19, 2024

Kalona-Laurine Marie (Miller) Beachy, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home on December 19, 2024. She was born on September 17, 1929, the daughter of Emery B. and Mary E. (Shelter) Miller. Laurine lived in the Kalona area all her life. During her childhood, she attended Evergreen School, completing eight grades. In her youth, she accepted Christ while attending...

Carol Wilson

Carol Wilson

Dec 19, 2024

Wellman- Carol Elaine Wilson was born July 3, 1947 the daughter of Harold and Leola Jean (Bottger) Kessel. She graduated from North English Valley High School in1965. Carol worked for Owen’s Brush. On August 23, 1991 Carol was united in marriage to James Wilson. Carol enjoyed spending time with family, shopping, and caring for her pets. Carol passed away Thursday,...

Joseph Greiner

Joseph Greiner

Dec 18, 2024

KEOTA-Joseph Bernard Greiner, age 57, of rural Wellman, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at his home.

 Joe was born September 8, 1967, in Iowa City, the son of Kenneth and Barbara (Irving) Greiner. He graduated from Keota High School in 1985 and served in the United States Army from 1986 until 1989. He married Julie Niece and they had three children...

Donald Dean Ruplinger

Donald Dean Ruplinger

Dec 17, 2024

North English- Donald Dean Ruplinger was born September 24, 1934, near South English, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Velma (Higgins) Ruplinger. He graduated from Kinross High School and went on to serve in the US Army Reserves for 5 years. Don was united in marriage to Lelia Mae Fenwick on June 29, 1957. He worked at the English Valleys’...

Phyllis "Dee Dee" Geraldine Sauter

Phyllis "Dee Dee" Geraldine Sauter

Dec 16, 2024

Williamsburg- Phyllis Geraldine “Dee Dee” Sauter was born February 24, 1936, near Millersburg, Iowa the daughter of Charles Elroy & Marguerite Anne (Dietze) King. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1954. On June 15, 1957, Dee Dee was united in marriage to Gerald Kevin Sauter at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Millersburg. She spent her days helping Kevin on...

Charles Whetstine

Charles Whetstine

Dec 16, 2024

Kalona-Charles Whetstine was born on his grandparents’ farm near What Cheer, Iowa on July 11, 1941 to Oral and Arlene Ulin. He was later adopted by Merle Whetstine, Arlene's second husband. He grew up in Wellman but often spent summers on the farm where he was born. He enlisted in the Army in 1959 and served until 1962. 

Charles married Susan...

Thomas Richard Babcock

Thomas Richard Babcock

Dec 14, 2024

Wellman-Thomas Richard Babcock was born May 20, 1956, in Wausau, Wisconsin. The son of Thomas and Marian (Stubbe) Babcock. He attended school in the Chicago area. Tom was united in marriage to Monica Butterbaugh on May 23, 1998, at a cabin on the river near Iowa City, Iowa. They have lived in Solon, Tiffin, Iowa City and Olds. Tom worked...

Jasiel Irene Timm

Jasiel Irene Timm

Dec 10, 2024

Victor-Jasiel Irene Timm was born July 28, 1938, in Williamsburg, Iowa the daughter of Fremont & Irene (Zimmerman) Huedepohl. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. Jasiel attended St. Paul Lutheran School through 8th grade, she then attended Hilton Consolidated School in Conroy, graduating in 1956. On April 12, 1958, Jasiel was united in marriage...

Michael L. Brooks

Michael L. Brooks

Dec 4, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Michael Brooks, 68, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Henry County Health Center.

Michael was born February 17, 1956, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Dewey and Doris (Hart) Brooks. Michael worked at Henry County Health Center, and most recently at Walmart as a Maintenance Supervisor.

Michael is survived by niece Amy (Jason) Olson, of Mount...

Marjorie R. McDowell

Marjorie R. McDowell

Dec 4, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Marjorie Ruth McDowell, 95, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Addington Place in Mount Pleasant.

Marjorie Ruth Baker McDowell was born on December 13, 1928, on a farm near Yarmouth, Iowa, the daughter of Karl Elmer Baker and Sylvia Myrtle (Hodson) Baker. She married John E. McDowell on June 17, 1949, at the First...

Ivan "Lindy" Redlinger

Ivan "Lindy" Redlinger

Dec 4, 2024

Ivan “Lindy” Redlinger was born November 29, 1930 in Keota, Iowa the son of Bernard and Lula (Baker) Redlinger. Ivan graduated from Wellman High School; he joined the Navy following graduation. On January 22, 1955 Ivan was united in marriage to Muriel Joan Spears in Kinross, Iowa. Ivan was the Mayor of Wellman and worked at the Wellman Farm Center....

Rebecca Manning

Rebecca Manning

Dec 3, 2024

Rebecca Jane White Manning, 72, of Fairfield died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

Becky was born March 31, 1952, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Dale and Betty (Johnson) White. She attended Mount Pleasant High School. Rebecca worked as a cook at Hy-Vee in the kitchen. She enjoyed family especially her grandchildren and...

Helen Moore

Helen Moore

Dec 3, 2024

Helen L. Moore, 96, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Ottumwa, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Savannah Heights in Mount Pleasant.

Helen was born September 10, 1928, in Fremont, Iowa, the daughter of Elmer F. and Irene (Phillips) Kelley. She graduated from Hedrick Hick School in 1946. On November 19, 1948, Helen was united in marriage to George R. Moore. Helen...

Pamela Redlinger

Pamela Redlinger

Dec 2, 2024

Wellman- Pamela Redlinger was born September 15, 1955, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Ivan and Muriel Joan (Spears) Redlinger. She graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1974. She lived in the Wellman area her whole life. Pamela enjoyed her Cats and Iowa Women Basketball. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Pamela passed away Monday, December 2,...

Celeste Woltering

Celeste Woltering

Dec 2, 2024

KEOTA-Celeste Woltering, age 86, of Keota, died Monday, December 2, 2024, at Halcyon House in Washington.

 Celeste was born April 27, 1938, in Keokuk County, the daughter of John B. and Caecilia (Peiffer) Weber and graduated from Keota High School in 1956. On February16, 1957, she married Joseph Woltering at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. A lifelong resident of the...

Jake Junior Vicars

Jake Junior Vicars

Nov 30, 2024

Jake Junior Vicars, 93, of Hillsboro died Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant. 

Junior was born November 17, 1931, in Stockport, Iowa, the son of Jake and Alta (Marshall) Vicars. He graduated from Salem High School in 1950. On April 4, 1953, Junior was united in marriage to Bonnie Haushahn at her parent’s home in...

Opal I. Wiggins

Opal I. Wiggins

Nov 29, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Opal Wiggins, 98, of Trenton died Friday, November 29, 2024, at Van Vorhies Haus in Mount Pleasant. 

Opal was born September 1, 1926, in Salina, Iowa, the eldest of eight children of Ray and Emma (Smith) Manning. She was raised in Coppock, lived in White Oak, Trenton and Mount Pleasant. She went to New York City as a teenager...

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