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Ruth Elizabeth Lindhart

Ruth Elizabeth Lindhart

May 1, 2024

Williamsburg-Ruth Elizabeth Lindhart, age 92, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Highland Ridge Assisted Living. A full obituary will be posted soon.

Myron Lynn Stoner

Myron Lynn Stoner

Apr 30, 2024

South English- Myron Lynn Stoner was born October 27, 1948, in Sigourney, Iowa to George William and Helen Jean (Frerris) Stoner. He graduated from English Valleys High School and attended Iowa State University. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict. Myron was a farmer and a seed salesman for over forty years. He...

Carol Lee VanCleave

Carol Lee VanCleave

Apr 30, 2024

Amana- It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carol Lee Bell VanCleave, who passed away on April 30, 2024, at the age of 94.Born on January 13, 1930, the daughter of Frank and Lucille (Phillips) Bell and raised in Albia, IA, Carol was a loving wife to her late husband Robert Eugene VanCleave...

Timothy Michael Gaffey

Timothy Michael Gaffey

Apr 29, 2024

Belle Plaine-Timothy Michael Gaffey was born July 13, 1960, in Illinois, the son of Thomas Francis and Irene (Horwath) Gaffey. The family moved from Libertyville, IL to Holbrook, Iowa where Tom was raised.   He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Holbrook where he took First Communion and was Confirmed.  He attended Parnell and Williamsburg Schools.  Tim...

Kenneth James Donahue

Kenneth James Donahue

Apr 26, 2024

Kenneth James Donahue, 92, of Sellersburg, IN, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at Lincoln Hills Health Center in New Albany, IN.

Kenneth was born December 3, 1931, to Fulton “Doc” Donahue and Verletta (Conklin) Donahue of North English, Iowa. He grew up in North English and graduated from high school in 1950. On May 11, 1951, he was united in...

Mary Lou Yoder

Mary Lou Yoder

Apr 21, 2024

Mary Lou Yoder was born February 7, 1939 in Culp, AR, the daughter of Walter and Alice (Seawright) Freeman.  She graduated from Iowa Mennonite School (now Hillcrest Academy) in 1956.  On September 1, 1957 Mary was united in marriage to Arlin Yoder.  Arlin and Mary Lou served as missionaries in Brazil for 17 years. She enjoyed her continued connections with...

Sally Glandon

Sally Glandon

Apr 20, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Sally L. Glandon, age 92, of Sigourney, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney.    Sally was born August 29, 1931, in Sigourney, to Harold and Lucille (Tracy) Jones and graduated from Sigourney High School. On January 11, 1964, she married Ardith Glandon in Sigourney. A lifelong Sigourney resident, Sally was a homemaker and baby...

Jacqueline Iosbaker

Jacqueline Iosbaker

Apr 20, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Jacqueline Iosbaker, age 85, of Sigourney, Iowa died Saturday, April 20, 2024 in her home surrounded by the ones she loved. Jackie was born on August 6, 1938 to Leon and Lillian Howard in North Conway, New Hampshire and grew up in Portsmith, New Hampshire.  As a young girl she enjoyed going to the movies and buying movie star magazines....

Darrell C. Gray

Darrell C. Gray

Apr 20, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Darrell Gray, 75, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his home.

Darrell was born March 8, 1949, in Marcus, Iowa, the son of Donald E. and Della H. (Juhl) Gray. He graduated from high school and continued his education at Parsons College, earning a bachelors of science. Darrell moved to Mount Pleasant in 1977, and worked...

Viola Karr

Viola Karr

Apr 17, 2024

Washington- Viola Mae Karr was born July 5, 1944 in Franklin Township, Washington County. The daughter of Elmer and Faith (Palmer) Young.  She graduated from Mid-Prairie High School and then attending LPN training. She lived in the Washington, Wayland communities her whole life. Viola was an LPN at Washington Care Center from 1989 until retiring in 2002. On June 25,...

Esther Viola Zook

Esther Viola Zook

Apr 16, 2024

Esther Viola (Beachy) Zook of Kalona Iowa passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at her home. Esther was born on October 28, 1932 in Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Ananias J. and Ella Mae (Shetler) Beachy. She attended college at Eastern Mennonite College for two years. She was united in marriage to Henry Ray Zook...

Ronald Scot Lown

Ronald Scot Lown

Apr 15, 2024

Walford- Ronald Scot Lown was born December 7, 1961, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Stanley Lee & Bevaline Mae Stewart. He grew up on the farm outside of North English. He graduated from English Valleys High School in 1980 and Iowa State University with a degree in finance. On June 2, 1984, Ron was united in marriage to...

Edith E Borntrager

Edith E Borntrager

Apr 15, 2024

Edith E. Borntrager was born November 2, 1948 in rural Kalona, Iowa. The daughter of Emanuel and Barbara (Swartzendruber) Borntrager. She died at her home in Kalona following a short illness on Monday, April 15 , 2024 at the age of 75 years 5 months and 13 days. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized...

Marjorie Clarahan

Marjorie Clarahan

Apr 14, 2024

HARPER-Marjorie Clarahan, age 95, of Harper, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the English Valley Care Center in North English.    Marjorie was born January 23, 1929, near Sigourney, the daughter of John and Mae (Webb) Osweiler. She graduated from Kinross High School and attended Iowa Success Business School for one year. On April 20, 1949, she married Kenneth Clarahan at...

Jean Keefe Beavers

Jean Keefe Beavers

Apr 12, 2024

Catherine Jean Scott Keefe Beavers, 100, of Mount Pleasant died Friday, April 12, 2024, at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant.

Jean was born June 20, 1923, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Leo and Mary Alice (Burns) Scott. On August 24, 1949, Jean was united in marriage to T.W. “Bill” Keefe. He passed away in December 1970. In 1981,...

Kenneth D Bucklin

Kenneth D Bucklin

Apr 10, 2024

Sigourney- Kenneth Duane Bucklin was born August 5, 1939, on the family farm near Baxter, Iowa. He was a son of Edward & Helen (Pershall) Bucklin. He attended country school through 8th grade and graduated from Baxter High School. Kenneth received his B.S. in civil engineering from Iowa State University in 1962, and was a licensed Professional Engineer and Land...

Donald Allen Scott

Donald Allen Scott

Apr 9, 2024

Delta- Donald Allen Scott passed away April 9, 2024, at the Manor House surrounded by his family. He was born July 19, 1930, Otterville, Missouri to Herold Scott and Lula Edwards Scott. During his childhood he loved to tease his younger and older sisters Annie & Sis. He later joined the Army and served for eight years and then transferred...

Richard Lee Lucas

Richard Lee Lucas

Apr 8, 2024

Washington- Richard Lee Lucas was born January 13,1954, in Sigourney Iowa, the son of Dwaine (Denny) and Althea (Koch) Lucas. He attended school in Knoxville IA, California before returning to Iowa graduating from Tri-County High School in Thornburg in the class of 1973. On May 26, 1979, he was united in marriage to Susan Moore at the What Cheer Baptist...

Marilyn Wichmann

Marilyn Wichmann

Apr 8, 2024

Homestead-Marilyn Ann Wichmann was born February 4, 1941, in Williamsburg, Iowa, to John T. and Olga (Heitshusen) Werner.  Her love for our Savior began at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg; where she was baptized on March 2, 1941, attended school, and was confirmed June 6, 1954. Marilyn went on to graduate from Williamsburg High School in 1958 and completed a...

Zachary Gene Hanson

Zachary Gene Hanson

Apr 6, 2024

Zachary Gene Hanson, 41, died Sunday, April 6, 2024, at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown in Iowa City.Zach was born October 6, 1982, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Charles and Janet (Porter) Hanson. He graduated from Washington High School. On August 23, 2008, Zach was united in marriage to Kellie Dietz. He worked as...

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