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Janice Crissman

Janice Crissman

Nov 21, 2024

OTTUMWA-Janice Crissman, age 86, of Ottumwa, died Thursday, November 21, 2024, at her home.  Funeral arrangements are pending with Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Sigourney.

Maxine Stagner

Maxine Stagner

Nov 21, 2024

Lola “Maxine” Stagner, 92, of Columbus Junction died Thursday, November 21st, 2024, at United Presbyterian Home in Washington. Visitation is Sunday November 24th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Yoder Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. Services are Monday, November 25th at 1:00 at Yoder Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. Private burial will be in the Sharon Hill Cemetery. 

Lola “Maxine”...

Phyllis Yoder

Phyllis Yoder

Nov 20, 2024

Phyllis Ailene Yoder was born June 28, 1941 in Leonard, Missouri, the daughter of Ralph and Verna (Miller) Detwiler. Phyllis grew up in Missouri until her freshman year of high school when they moved to Wellman, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Iowa Mennonite School. 

On July 2, 1960 Phyllis was united in marriage to Eldon Ray Yoder. Phyllis and her...

Patricia Ann Moxley

Patricia Ann Moxley

Nov 20, 2024

North English- Patricia Ann Moxley was born June 13, 1977, in Sigourney, Iowa to Mark Glenn and Charline Elaine (Allen) Greenlee. She graduated from English Valleys High School in 1996. Patricia enjoyed family coming to spend the day playing Uno and Aggrevation, watching Wheel of Fortune and doing crafts. She spent many hours on her iPad, playing slot games and...

Matthew J. Dillin

Matthew J. Dillin

Nov 18, 2024

Williamsburg-Matthew James Dillin was born on November 16, 1962, and died on November 18, 2024. 

Thanks to his name, Matt's arrival was noted in a brief article in the North English paper with Dr. Larry Miller begrudgingly playing a prominent role in the article. My mother shared that she and Dad had considered naming him Marshall Matthew Dillin but decided that...

Jennifer Ann Zebuhr

Jennifer Ann Zebuhr

Nov 14, 2024

Williamsburg- Jennifer Ann Zebuhr was born October 14, 1989, in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Charles Raymond & Carolyn Mae (Gorsh) Gensley. She graduated from English Valleys High School in 2008 and went on to graduate from the University of Northern Iowa in 2012 with a degree in elementary education. She was a 1st grade teacher at the Lutheran...

Thelma Amos

Thelma Amos

Nov 11, 2024

THELMA RUTH AMOS 

 A Celebration of Life Service for Thelma Ruth Amos, 89, formerly of Indianola, who passed away peacefully Monday, November 11, 2024 at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 15, 2024 at Center Chapel United Methodist Church with inurnment following in the IOOF Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10...

Robert Downey

Robert Downey

Nov 10, 2024

Robert Lloyd Downey, 68, of Salisbury, MO, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Robert was born March 22, 1956, the son of Lloyd Harper and Shirley Ann (Craig) Downey. He was united in marriage to Vickie Jo Bolender. Robert enjoyed sports; especially baseball, boxing, fishing, as well as eating fresh garden tomatoes....

Bonnie Jean Dusil

Bonnie Jean Dusil

Nov 6, 2024

Williamsburg- Bonnie Jean Dusil was born October 4, 1936, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Maxfield & Lucille (Jensen) Gantz. She attended school in Cedar Rapids. On October 26, 1963, Bonnie was united in marriage to Duane Gene Dusil in Cedar Rapids. She enjoyed knitting, fishing, drawing, coloring, playing cards and doing puzzles. Bonnie died on Wednesday, November 6,...

Cecelia J. Richards

Cecelia J. Richards

Nov 4, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Cecelia J. Richards, 91, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. 

Cecelia was born May 6, 1933, in Niota, Illinois, the daughter of John and Florence (Boeddeker) Hogan. She graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Fort Madison, and continued her education at Quincy College. Cecelia worked as...

Jared P. Smith

Jared P. Smith

Nov 2, 2024

Jared Paul Smith, 30, of Mount Pleasant, died peacefully Saturday, November 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

Jared was born February 15, 1994, in Mount Pleasant, the son of David and Janet (McMillan) Smith. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 2013. Jared was confirmed and baptized at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church where he continued to be a...

Myron Wallace Kinzler

Myron Wallace Kinzler

Nov 2, 2024

Williamsburg-Myron Wallace Kinzler was born June 18, 1934, at home in Keokuk County, Iowa, the son of Wallace and Coila Roine (Ridenour) Kinzler. He graduated from Millersburg High School in 1952, Myron served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955. Myron was united in marriage to Marlys Marie Cable on September 18, 1955 at...

Helen Margaret Bucher

Helen Margaret Bucher

Nov 1, 2024

North English- Helen Margaret Bucher was born July 12, 1939, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Kenneth and Florence Amelia (Taminosian) Young. She grew up in Omaha and graduated from Benson High School in 1957. Helen received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from Iowa State University and her Masters of Education from the University of Iowa. On...

Kom Malavixai

Kom Malavixai

Oct 31, 2024

Kom Malavixai, 91, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, October 31, 2024, at her home.

Kom was born on May 5, 1933, in Oue Boun, Thailand, the daughter of Kola and Suda Sylavong. Kom was united in marriage to Bounxom Malavixai in 1979, in Thailand. In 1990, the couple moved to the United States. She was a member of the Lao Friendship...

Duane Ray Von Ahsen

Duane Ray Von Ahsen

Oct 29, 2024

Williamsburg- Duane Ray Von Ahsen was born April 29, 1948, in Oxford, Iowa the son of Wilferd Henry & Doris Evetta (Collingwood) Von Ahsen. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1966 and he attended Muscatine Community College and Area 10 Community College in Cedar Rapids. Duane served in the United States Air Force and the Army Reserves. On June...

Julie Fisher

Julie Fisher

Oct 27, 2024

Iowa City- Julie Anne Fisher was born March 20, 1959, to Clarence and Rhelma (Martin) Evans. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She graduated from Sheldon High School and continued her studies at Omaha College of Health Careers. Julie and Dan Fisher were united in marriage on April 18, 1981 in Sheldon, Iowa.

Julie worked as a...

Lloyd R. Schropp

Lloyd R. Schropp

Oct 26, 2024

Parnell-Lloyd Richard Schropp was born in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Lloyd Leo and Mary Colleen (Duffy) Schropp. He attended Williamsburg High School and received his high school diploma in Germany while serving in the United States Army. He served in the United States Army from 1972-1978. Lloyd was united in marriage to Bennie Jo Robinson on December 6, 1975,...

Jin Lee Kozue

Jin Lee Kozue

Oct 25, 2024

Kalona – Jin Lee Kozue, formerly known as Brad Fanatia, was born on July 12, 1996, in Iowa City, the beloved son of Tommy (Shelly) Shultz and Denise Coblentz. Jin graduated from Mid-Prairie High School with the class of 2015, then moved to Montana to become a forest firefighter. In October 2019, Jin joined the United States Army and served...

James L Deitrich

James L Deitrich

Oct 24, 2024

SIGOURNEY-James “Jim” Lloyd Deitrich, age 80, of Sigourney, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Jim was born on June 19, 1944, in his family home in Sigourney, Iowa, as the middle child among nine siblings. Growing up, he learned the value of hard work, starting at just 12 years old with McNurlen...

Verda Faye Swartzendruber

Verda Faye Swartzendruber

Oct 21, 2024

Verda Faye Ropp was born December 6, 1933, in Kalona, IA, the daughter of Lewis C. Ropp and Magdalena (Hershberger) Ropp. She married William Swartzendruber on August 18, 1959, at Sunnyside Church in Kalona. Verda Swartzendruber passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at Pleasantview Home in Kalona at the age of 90.

Verda taught elementary school for four years, was an...

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