OBITUARIES

Martha F. Kimm

Martha F. Kimm

Dec 2, 2025

Marengo- Martha F. Kimm passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo at the age of 96 years.

A full obituary to follow soon 

A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Saturday, December 6, 2025, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Marengo. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, December 5, 2025, with a...

David Lee Hartz

David Lee Hartz

Dec 1, 2025

Williamsburg-David Lee Hartz passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City at the age of 83 years.  Services are pending at this time.

Larry Metz

Larry Metz

Dec 1, 2025

Riverside- Larry H. Metz was born December 20, 1953, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Urban and Alma (Heck) Metz. He graduated from Highland High School and attended Kirkwood Community College for Collision Repair. Larry worked in the collision repair business for several companies for 30 plus years, most recently at Premier in North Liberty. Following his retirement he...

Franklin D. Yoder

Franklin D. Yoder

Nov 30, 2025

Kalona- Franklin Dean Yoder was born January 6, 1933, in Johnson County, Iowa, the son of Jonas R. and Lena R. (Yoder) Yoder. Frank has lived in the Kalona area his whole life. He owned and operated Old Homestead Photos for many years. On January 6, 1955, Frank was united in marriage to Ada A. Miller. He was a member...

Lynn Fisher

Lynn Fisher

Nov 30, 2025

KESWICK-Lynn Fisher, age 78, of rural Keswick, died Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the English Valley Care Center in North English.

Lynn was born June 24, 1947, in Sigourney, the son of Elvin “Bub” and Dorothy (Vogel) Fisher. He graduated from Tri-County High School in 1965 and served in the Iowa National Guard from 1965 until 1971. On June 1, 1968,...

Mary Ann Teggatz

Mary Ann Teggatz

Nov 27, 2025

North English- Mary Ann Teggatz was born August 16, 1960, the daughter of Otis & Opal (Gerard) Holeton. She graduated from English Valleys High School in 1978. On April 2, 1994, Mary Ann was united in marriage to Richard Teggatz at the North English Christian Church. She worked for Amana Refrigeration for 44 years, before retiring in 2023. Mary Ann...

James Richard Miller

James Richard Miller

Nov 25, 2025

WELLMAN-James Richard Miller, age 71, of Wellman, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his home.

James was born July 12, 1954 to Willis and Lois (Steckly) Miller in Iowa City. An Iowa Mennonite School graduate of 1972 and Hesston College attendee, he lived in Wellman most of his life. James spent 14 sunny years in California honing his carpentry skills, then...

Larry Dellamuth

Larry Dellamuth

Nov 24, 2025

Williamsburg - Larry John Dellamuth was born July 19, 1944, in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Mervin & Elsie (Rotter) Dellamuth. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1962 and attended the Academy of Automation. On September 2, 1967, Larry was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Schaefer at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. He worked for the University...

Eleanor May Wichmann

Eleanor May Wichmann

Nov 19, 2025

North English- Eleanor May Wichmann, was born May 25, 1928, at home near Atkins, Iowa, the daughter of Karl & Emma Katherine (Gerhold) Happel. She attended St. Stephen’s Parochial School and graduated from Atkins High School.

On June 6, 1948, Eleanor was united in marriage to Raymond Chris Wichmann at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Atkins, Iowa. Together they farmed in...

Christe Cress

Christe Cress

Nov 15, 2025

Christe Kay (Wilson) Cress, 70, of Williamsburg, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at Compass Memorial Healthcare in Marengo, Iowa. Christe was born on September 13, 1955, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Louis Roy and Sandra Eileen (Mettler) Wilson. She spent her childhood in Hopkinton, Iowa, before moving to Marion with her family. Christe graduated from Marion High...

Mark Alan Imhoff

Mark Alan Imhoff

Nov 14, 2025

Mark Alan Imhoff of Bondurant and formerly of Williamsburg was called home to be with his Savior on November 14, 2025.

Mark was born January 30, 1961, in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Orlen and Lora (Doehrmann) Imhoff. He was baptized on February 26, 1961 and confirmed on March 23, 1975, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. He graduated from...

Rev. Timothy Curtis Miller

Rev. Timothy Curtis Miller

Nov 12, 2025

Williamsburg-Reverend Timothy Curtis Miller was born May, 24, 1954, in Sandusky, Ohio, the son of Curtis Donald and Dorothy Helen (Gysan) Miller. He graduated from Margaretta High School in Castalia, Ohio in 1972. He also attended Waldorf Junior College, Capital University and graduated from Trinity Seminary in Columbus, OH in 1980. On June 19, 1976, Tim was united in marriage...

Louis "Dr. Lou" Lorenzo

Louis "Dr. Lou" Lorenzo

Nov 8, 2025

Williamsburg-Dr. Louis A. Lorenzo, 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 in Williamsburg, Iowa. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Louis Anthony Lorenzo, Sr. and Mary Rose Lorenzo (née Grieco).

Lou, known as “Dr. Lou” to his patients and friends, grew up in New Jersey. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from...

David Eugene Schaffner

David Eugene Schaffner

Nov 3, 2025

Millersburg- David Eugene Schaffner was born June 19, 1961, in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Russell and Betty (Himler) Schaffner. He graduated from Deep River Millersburg in 1980 and was confirmed at the Millersburg United Methodist Church.

David’s work career started early in life like most farm kids do, helping local farmers around the area, and that career continued throughout his...

Jo Ann Hollopeter

Jo Ann Hollopeter

Oct 30, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jo Ann Hollopeter on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Highland Ridge Care Center at the age of 90 years. She died peacefully after many decades of being a wife, mom, grandam, great grandma and friend to many.

Born on February 22, 1935 the daughter of Glen D and Maxine (Muckler)...

Carol S Zuber

Carol S Zuber

Oct 29, 2025

Amana- Carol S. Zuber, 67, of East Amana, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Tuesday, November 4 at 1:30 pm at Stonebridge Church in Cedar Rapids with Randy Scheil officiating. Burial will be at East Amana Cemetery. Visitation will also be held at Stonebridge Church on Monday, November...

Barbara Ann Miller

Barbara Ann Miller

Oct 29, 2025

Williamsburg- Barbara Ann Miller was born September 28, 1954, in Ames, Iowa, the daughter of Archie LeRoy & Letha Florence (Richards) Wierson. She graduated from Ames High School in 1972 , Waldorf College and received her degree in Christian education from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. On June 19, 1976, Barbara was united in marriage to Timothy Curtis Miller in...

Dwaine John Peska

Dwaine John Peska

Oct 26, 2025

Malcom- Dwaine John Peska was born August 1, 1947, in Belle Plaine, Iowa, the son of Albert and Hazel (See) Peska. He graduated from HLV High School. Dwaine enlisted in the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War from 1967-1972. Dwaine was united in marriage to Carol Kay Slaymaker on March 9, 1968 in Ladora, Iowa. Dwaine worked at...

Melissia Greiner

Melissia Greiner

Oct 26, 2025

KEOTA- Melissia Greiner, age 72, of Keota, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Keystone Nursing Care Center in Keystone.

Melissia was born February 9, 1953, in Newton, the daughter of Paul and Hazel (Nordeen) Laffoon. She graduated from Washington High School in 1971 and received her RN through Indian Hills Community College. On September 7, 1974, she married Hubert Greiner at...

Sterling Schweitzer

Sterling Schweitzer

Oct 25, 2025

Wellman- Sterling Wayne Schweitzer was born on May 12, 1935 in Wood River, Nebraska, the son of Steven and Malinda (Stutzman) Schweitzer. He moved from Nebraska to the Wellman area when he was 12 years old. He graduated from Iowa Mennonite School in 1953. On December 29, 1955, Sterling was united in marriage to Dorothea Swartzendruber at the Wellman Mennonite...