Mary F. Graber
Apr 16, 2025
Mary Frances Graber, 94, of Washington, formerly of Crawfordsville, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Halcyon House in Washington.
Mary was born August 9, 1930, in Henry County, the daughter of Alfred H. and Bessie A. Orn Keith. As a young child Mary loved her horses and being outside on their farm. She graduated from Wayland High School in 1947 and...
Douglas Stites
May 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Douglas J. Stites
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas J. Stites. He was a beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and loyal friend. Doug left us peacefully on Sunday, May 11th, 2025 at the age of 87.
Doug was a man of quiet strength and unwavering love. A hardworking provider, he lived...
Wayne Hansen
May 28, 2025
Wayne N. Hansen, 97, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at New London Specialty Care.
Wayne was born on March 6, 1928, in Aurora, Nebraska, the son of Charlie and Emma (Johnson) Hansen. Along with his sister Arlis, Wayne helped tend to the family farm, until the Great Depression caused them to move to Yarmouth, Iowa. Upon the family’s...
Linda Lee
May 27, 2025
North English- Linda Lee Reed Lee, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. She was born in North English on May 27, 1943, the daughter of Glenn (Tunney) and Pauline Jordan Reed.
Linda graduated from English Valleys High School in 1961. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from William Penn University and her Master of Arts degree from the...
Margaret M. Triska
May 27, 2025
Margaret M. Triska, 92, of Salem, died following a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.
Margaret was born March 12, 1933, in Salem, the daughter of Walter G. and Mary L. (Hudson) Elmore. She attended the Salem schools. On September 16, 1950, Margaret was united in marriage to...
Linda Rees
May 26, 2025
SIGOURNEY – Linda Rees, age 82, of Sigourney, completed her earthly journey on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Linda was born January 31, 1943, in Mahaska County, Iowa, and spent her early years attending country school near What Cheer before graduating from Sigourney High School. She later graduated from the Minneapolis Institute of Technology, setting the foundation for a lifelong career in...
Bill Rees
May 26, 2025
SIGOURNEY – William “Bill” Rees, age 80, of Sigourney, laid down his earthly tools on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Born December 28, 1944, at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois, Bill was the beloved son of Harry and Mary (Phillips) Rees. He grew up with a love of learning and craftsmanship, first attending Sandridge Country School through seventh grade, and later...
Laurence "Larry" Timm
May 25, 2025
Blairstown-Laurence "Larry" Allen Timm was born March 12, 1944 in Grinnell, Iowa, the son of Albert and Dora (Smith) Timm. He attended HLV school in Victor. Larry married Iona Kahler on September 25, 1965. Together they had four children, Lori, Mike, Jeff and Kari; they divorced in 1975. He then married Kathy Furler-Sherman in 1989, they later divorced. Larry worked...
John Joseph Lehnst
May 24, 2025
John Lehnst, a modern renaissance man if there ever was one, passed from this world on May 24, 2025. He was 76 years old. He leaves behind his adoring wife of 47 years Jeanie, his children Jason and Jamie, 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild with another great-grandchild on the way.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 6, 1948, John’s family moved...
Chester Kenneth Ballard
May 24, 2025
North English- Chester Kenneth Ballard was born September 10, 1942, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Kenneth Newton & Jessie Ruth (Downing) Ballard. He graduated from North English High School in 1961 On June 16, 1962, Chester was united in marriage to Carol Ann Dietze in North English. He was a life long farmer and worked three years at...
Connie J. Cooling
May 22, 2025
Marengo- Connie Jean Cooling was born September 28, 1966, in Holstein, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Donna (Ruhlow) Schubert. She graduated from Galva-Holstein High School and then from Morningside College. Connie was united in marriage to Ray Cooling on June 25, 1994, in Holstein, Iowa. Together they made their home in Marengo. Connie was a receptionist at Charles Capper...
Jean J. Merritt
May 21, 2025
Marengo-Jean Joyce Merritt was born September 3, 1937, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Elwood and Eloene (Davis) Harwell. She graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1955 and then from the Iowa Teachers College. Jean was united in marriage to Charles “Chuck” Merritt on June 13,1959. Jean was an Iowa Valley Elementary School teacher. She was a member of...
Dawn Marie Newman
May 20, 2025
Marengo- Dawn Marie Newman was born September 26, 1964, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Rose Mary (Andrlik) Rosdail. She graduated from Prairie High School in 1982. She grew up in Fairfax, moved to Belle Plaine and most recently Marengo. Dawn was united in marriage to Dennis Newman and to this union they were blessed with two sons, Lucas...
Daniel McCarthy
May 19, 2025
Daniel McCarthy, age 75, of Keota, formerly of Iowa City, died Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Keota Health Care Center. His body will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.
Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Sigourney is caring for Daniel and his family.
Leona Anna Marie Danker
May 19, 2025
Marengo- Leona Anna Marie Danker was born March 25, 1933, in Van Horne, Iowa, the daughter of Hans and Lena (Hessenius) Petersen. She graduated from Van Horne High School in 1951. Leona was united in marriage to John H. Danker on November 27, 1955, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Newhall, Iowa. She worked as a bookkeeper for Joyce Lumber...
Francis A. Redlinger
May 18, 2025
Marengo- Francis A. Redlinger was born April 2,1932, in Harper, Iowa, the son of Michael and Margaret (Sondag) Redlinger. He graduated from St. Elizabeth Catholic School in 1949. Francis join the United States Army in 1953 and served in the Korean war; Francis received his honorable discharge in 1955. Francis was united in marriage to Patricia North on February 20,...
Sandra L. McGrath
May 16, 2025
Amana – Sandra (Sandy) McGrath was born a beautiful, eastern Iowan hard worker as Sandra Lee Etten on July 28, 1949, at John McDonald Hospital in Monticello, Iowa, the daughter of Marvin and Betty (Brignac) Etten. Soon after Sandy's arrival Marv and Betty began building a new house in Fairfax, Iowa. As a new family, they lived in the basement...
Beverly Kay Gillaspie
May 14, 2025
Williamsburg- Beverly Kay Gillaspie was born September 22, 1945, in Davis County, Iowa the daughter of Raymond Charles & Delpha LaVelma (Horn) Spurgeon. She graduated from Davis County High School in 1963. Beverly was united in marriage to John Earl Gillaspie in Davis County, Iowa on April 27, 1963. Over the years, she lived in Davis County, Iowa; Kirksville, Missouri;...
Barbara Scott
May 14, 2025
Barbara Scott, 81, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Savannah Heights in Mount Pleasant.
Barbara was born April 25, 1944, in Rutland, Massachusetts, the daughter of Clarence and Eunice (Handy) Strong. On October 28, 1979, she was united inmarriage to James L. Scott in Kahoka, Missouri. They made their home in the Mount Pleasant community for over 50...
Sarah Jane Gingerich
May 13, 2025
Sarah Jane Gingerich, 87, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at her home in rural Riverside.
Jane was born September 19, 1937, in Washington County, Iowa, the daughter of Emmanuel and Magdalena (Miller) Swartzendruber. She graduated from IMS in 1956, and attended courses to become a C.N.A. On August 17, 1959, Sarah was united in marriage to Mahlon Joseph Gingerich at Sharon...
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