Grady "Jack" Williams
May 31, 2026
Marengo-Grady “Jack” Williams was born December 27, 2009, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Andrew Holtmeyer and Annie Williams. He was a sophomore at Iowa Valley High School in Marengo. Grady participated in running track and field and football. Grady enjoyed bass fishing, deer hunting and most of all spending time with his family and friends. Grady passed away on...
William "Billy" Albert
May 31, 2026
Amana-William “Billy” George Albert was born December 8, 1962, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of William Henry and Boneita (Gerard) Albert. Billy graduated from Amana High School in 1981, Kirkwood Community College in 1983, and the University of Iowa in 1986. He worked at Whirlpool in Amana for 38 years retiring in the fall of 2025. During that time...
Janet Lee Kaalberg
May 31, 2026
Marengo-Janet Lee Kaalberg was born January 21, 1935, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Harry Miller and Genevieve Harrison. Janet grew up in Washington, Iowa. Janet was united in marriage to Ambrose John Kaalberg on July 24, 1954 at St. James Catholic Church in Washington. She was a homemaker. Janet lived in Cedar Rapids, Walker, Ladora and most recently Marengo....
Cody Justin Garrett
May 31, 2026
South English- Cody Justin Garrett was born February 4, 2008, in Iowa City, Iowa, a son of Timothy Justin and Laura Michele (VanDee) Garrett. He was a 2026 graduate of English Valleys High School in North English. Cody was a lifelong resident of South English.
Codeman, as he was often referred to by those who love him, was known for his...
Rodney (Postie) Postma
May 30, 2026
Williamsburg-Rodney Lee “Postie” Postma was born October 1, 1952, in Sheldon, Iowa. The son of Arie and Rosemary (Pekelder) Postma. He graduated from Sanborn High School. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, friend, whose kindness, strength, and love touched all who knew him. Rodney was first united in marriage to Donna (Schirmer) Alberts in May 12,1975. They made their...
Esther Young
May 27, 2026
Williamsburg-Esther Geraldine Trimpe Young Sandersfeld was born April 24, 1934, rural Deep River, Iowa. The daughter of William and Maria (Burke) Jahlas Sr. She grew up in the Deep River area where she attended school. She was baptized on June 3, 1934 and confirmed on May 16, 1948 at St. John Lutheran Church, rural Victor. Esther was united in marriage...
E. Jane Jones
May 24, 2026
Williamsburg- E. Jane Jones was born February 20, 1951, in Keokuk, Iowa , the daughter of Owen and Juanita (Pritchard) Jones. She graduated from Williamsburg High School. Jane worked at the Amana Factory in the cafeteria and filled the pop machines around the factory; in 2002 she started at the Williamsburg Foods deli until she retired in 2016. She enjoyed...
Rita M. Smith
May 22, 2026
Parnell-Rita M. Smith was born August 11, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The daughter of John and Mary (Ryan) Scanlon. She graduated from North English High School. Rita was united in marriage to Lewis E. Smith on November 14, 1970, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kinross. Rita has worked a number of jobs, besides being a homemaker and...
Kevin Douglas Schwarting
May 21, 2026
Homestead-Kevin Douglas Schwarting was born January 3, 1959, in Iowa City. The son of Duane and Darlene (Brown) Schwarting. He graduated from Williamsburg High School. Kevin was united in marriage to JoAnn Leibold on August 27, 1994, at the Middle Amana Park. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Conroy. Kevin took great pride in farming and...
Robert Paul Hensler
May 20, 2026
The service has moved to Thursday, May 28, 2026
The service will be livestreamed at
https://www.youtube.com/live/FbqyGq1uxn0?si=Owpg_DrdR93yYZLF
A memorial service will be 11:30 am on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Community Hope Assembly of God Church in Montezuma. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the Community Hope...
Kathy Jo Knapp
May 19, 2026
Marengo-Kathy Jo Knapp was born June 30, 1966, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was raised by Elmer and Naomi Krakow. Kathy graduated from Iowa Valley High School in 1984. She was a press operator at Victor Manufacturing. Kathy was united in marriage to Edward Knapp on March 5, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marengo. Kathy enjoyed weekend or...
Mary Baird
May 18, 2026
SIGOURNEY-Mary Baird, age 89, of Sigourney, died Monday, May 18, 2026, at her home.
Mary was born February 12, 1937, in Farson, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas and Dora (Schimmelpfennig) Carter and graduated from Hedrick High School in 1955. On June 19, 1955, she married Jerold “Pete” Baird at the Hedrick Christian Church. The couple lived in Sigourney where Mary was...
Valerie Adrian
May 15, 2026
KEOTA-Valerie Jeanne Adrian, age 72, of Keota, died Friday, May 15, 2026, at Harvest Acres Nursing and Rehab in Keota.
Valerie was born October 24, 1953, in Washington, the daughter of Lawrence and Catherine (Schumann) Adrian. She lived at Maplewood Manor, which is now called Harvest Acres Nursing and Rehab, since June of 1975.
Survivors include a sister: Janice Weber of Keota;...
Marvin Greiner
May 10, 2026
KEOTA-Marvin J. Greiner, age 73, of Keota, died Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney.
Marvin was born July 25, 1952, in Washington, Iowa, to Everett F. and Mary Margaret (Redlinger) Greiner and graduated from Keota High School in 1970. He then served in the Army Reserves. On February 28, 1987, he married Deborah Clark at...
Marcia Beinhart
May 10, 2026
Marcia Gail Beinhart, age 62, of Kewanee, Illinois, died Sunday, May 10, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois.
Marcia was born December 25, 1963, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Charles Keith Beinhart and Isabelle (Sieren) Beinhart. Marcia grew up in rural Harper and graduated from Sigourney High School. Marcia enjoyed playing with animals, especially cats, and...
James "Bear" Klaaren
May 9, 2026
Cedar Rapids-James “Bear” Peter David Klaaren was born July 25, 1954, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of James Lee and Florence Alice (Lowry) Klaaren. He graduated from Eddyville High School. Bear grew up in Eddyville and then moved to Cedar Rapids. He worked at Whirlpool in Amana. Bear’s greatest enjoyment in life was his dog, Ammo. He also enjoyed Harley...
Russell Prandy
May 9, 2026
North English- Russell Prandy was born on Jaunary 12, 1941, in North English, Iowa, the son of Tony and Anna (Staggs) Prandy. He graduated from North English High School in 1959. Russell worked as a custodian supervisor at the University of Iowa for 28 years. Over the years he lived around Eastern Iowa, North English, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and...
Jerry Edward Dennis
May 6, 2026
Keswick- Jerry Edward Dennis was born June 11, 1946, near Millersburg, Iowa, the son of Harry Elroy and Mary Catherine (Wagner) Dennis. He graduated from North English High School in 1964 and went on to receive his teaching degree from Northeast Missouri State. On June 24, 1967, Jerry was united in marriage to Lynne Diane Wilkins in Coralville. Jerry worked...
Shirley Mae Teggatz
May 5, 2026
Homestead- Shirley Mae Teggatz was born May 14, 1938, near Story City, Iowa, daughter of Lewis and Olga (Blomdal) Alsager. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Story City. She graduated from Story City High School in 1956. After graduating, she worked in Story City before moving to Cedar Rapids to work at Iowa Manufacturing. Shirley was...
Gordon Wolfe
May 4, 2026
Williamsburg-Gordon G. Wolfe was born March 7, 1935, in Fredonia, North Dakota the only child of Albert and Ida (Wolf) Wolfe. Gordon graduated from the public schools in Portland, OR, and later Portland State University with a degree in education and a master’s degree in counseling. Gordon was united in marriage to Bertina Schnebbe on August 31, 1957 at the...
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