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Darlene Moffett

Darlene Moffett

Aug 7, 2023

SALEM- Darlene “Dar” Moffett, 76, of Salem, died Monday, August 7, 2023, at her home after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Dar was born March 31, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa. She was the daughter of Charles and Adelia (Atkinson) Adams. She graduated from Auburn High School in Rockford, IL, in 1965. On August 27, 1966, Dar was united in...

Iola Batey

Iola Batey

Aug 5, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Iola Marie Batey passed away surrounded by love on August 5, 2023.

Iola Marie Batey was born on June 27, 1930, the daughter of Walter and Bertie Fleming in Williams, Iowa.  She was the 8th of 10 children, and her mom died when she was only 6 years old.  It wasn’t until she was a freshman that she...

Dwight S. Winborn

Dwight S. Winborn

Jul 31, 2023

Williamsburg-Dwight Stewart Winborn was born March 21, 1955, in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Karl and Solveig (Waugen) Winborn. His education includes degrees from Williamsburg High School, a BA in Business Administration from the University of Iowa, and a BS in Nuclear Medicine from Weber State University. Dwight worked as a paramedic, radiologist and a teacher, eventually retiring in...

Doris Wellington

Doris Wellington

Jul 31, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT - Doris Mae Wellington, 80, died Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home in Mount Pleasant.

Doris was born December 19, 1942 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Mae (Simkin) Register. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. In her later years, Doris was fond of traveling. She loved to play cards and was a...

Christie Romoser

Christie Romoser

Jul 29, 2023

 

KEOTA-Christie Lynn Romoser, age 72, of Keota, died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her home.    Christie was born June 14, 1951, in Rock Island, Illinois, to Walter and Ellen (Lerdall) Tollenaer.  As a child she moved with her family to Arapaho, Nebraska, then to Eustice, Nebraska, where she graduated from High School.  In 1969, Christie married Gary Darnall...

Shirley Mills

Shirley Mills

Jul 24, 2023

 

KEOTA-Shirley May Duncan Mills, age 96, of Keota, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.    Shirley was born May 2, 1927, in Columbus Junction, Iowa, to Gerald and Mary (Daniel) Duncan.  She grew up in Washington and graduated from Washington High School before taking one year of cosmetology training.  On August 24, 1952,...

Gerald F. Schwarting

Gerald F. Schwarting

Jul 24, 2023

Williamsburg-Gerald Fredrick Schwarting was born April 21, 1942, near South Amana, Iowa, the son of Vernon and Johanna (Sandersfeld) Schwarting.  He attended St. John Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Gerald was united in marriage to Karen Fay Wardenburg on July 20th, 1963. He worked at Square D in Cedar Rapids as a quality controller for 42 years. ...

Linda Tygart

Linda Tygart

Jul 24, 2023

 

 

SIGOURNEY-Linda Sue Tygart of Sigourney passed away on July 24, 2023, at Keokuk County Health Center.     Born on August 12, 1944, in Sigourney, Iowa, to Eldon and Margaret (Rexroth) Walther, Linda will be remembered for the love and light she brought to those who knew her.  She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1962, and earned a...

Michael John Durian

Michael John Durian

Jul 15, 2023

Wellman- Michael “Mike” John Durian was born December 13, 1958, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Howard “Hoddy” and Clarabelle Ann (Kaska) Durian. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1977. Mike was united in marriage to Candie Cool in 1999 and to this union they were blessed with their daughter, Victoria. They were later divorced.  Mike worked for...

David Paul Kozishek

David Paul Kozishek

Jul 11, 2023

Williamsburg - David Paul Kozishek passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, at the age of 87 years.

          David Paul Kozishek was born April 28, 1936, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of James and Elenora (Hradek) Kozishek.  He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1954. David served in the...

Madeline Marie Sanders

Madeline Marie Sanders

Jul 10, 2023

Madeline Marie Hatter Sanders, of Dallas, Texas, died Monday, July 10, after a lifevery well lived, full of elegance, laughs, and travel always surrounded by thepeople and pets she loved. She was born in Iowa County, Iowa, on December 2,1926, and raised in nearby Marengo, Iowa. Of that, she was always proud.

Madeline was preceded in death by her husband,...

Judy Campbell

Judy Campbell

Jul 10, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Judy Kay Campbell, 66, of Mount Pleasant went home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. She was surrounded by her beloved family as they sang “It is Well.”

Judy was born September 7, 1956, in Washington, IA, the daughter of John Dill and Frances R. (Wittrig)...

Jennifer Dorothy

Jennifer Dorothy

Jul 10, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT - Jennifer Dorothy, 69, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, July 10, 2023, at her residence.

Jennifer was born August 26, 1953, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Glen and Pauline (Volmer) Payne. She graduated from Winfield High School in 1971. A few short years later, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Jennifer was united in marriage to...

Tamara Marie Schwendinger

Tamara Marie Schwendinger

Jul 9, 2023

 

Williamsburg-Tamara Marie Schwendinger was born May 9, 1959, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and is the daughter of Wayne and Rose (Parson) Blount.  She graduated from Amana High School and attended University of Northern Iowa, then completed her college degree in Graphic Arts at Kirkwood Community College.  Tamara was united in marriage to David Carl Schwendinger on November 24, 1979...

Peggy Hays

Peggy Hays

Jul 7, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Peggy Hays, 81, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, July 7, 2023, at Henry County Health Center.

Peggy was born September 7, 1941, in Yarmouth, Iowa, the daughter of George and Neva Mae (Wobbe) Riley. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1959. On February 28, 1960, Peggy was united in marriage H. Clark Hays at the Wesley...

Edward F. Totemeier

Edward F. Totemeier

Jul 6, 2023

 

Edward F. Totemeier, 75, of Mount Pleasant died Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant.

Ed was born September 9, 1947, in Fremont, Nebraska. He was adopted by Otho and Marie Totemeier. He attended school in New London. He married Phyllis McNeeley and they later divorced. Ed worked for the city of New London and later...

Randall Lee Moser

Randall Lee Moser

Jul 5, 2023

 

Randall Lee Moser, age 52, was born December 9, 1970 to Rev. Michael Lee Moser (deceased May 1994) and Sherry D. Myers Moser at Red Cloud, Nebraska. He was found at his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 5, 2023, by family after passing due to diabetic complications.

Described by his friends as genuine and kind, Randy loved...

Mary Jo Boone

Mary Jo Boone

Jul 5, 2023

 

Wellman-Mary Jo Boone was born March 15, 1946, in Newton, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph Samuel and Leona Pearl (Spain) Neal.  She graduated from Keota High School.  Mary was united in marriage to Allan “Butch” Boone on December 26, 1964, in Iowa City, Iowa.   Mary worked for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in the medical billing and...

Gerald D Olson

Gerald D Olson

Jun 23, 2023

 

South Amana- Gerald Dean Olson was born February 27, 1940, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Earl & Lydia (Zuber) Olson. He attended the Lutheran Interparish School and graduated from Conroy High School. He served in the Army Reserves from 1959 to 1965. On December 22, 1963, Jerry was united in marriage to Sharon Read in Monticello, Iowa....

Quinn C. Teggatz

Quinn C. Teggatz

Jun 20, 2023

Williamsburg- Quinn Christian Teggatz was born November 4, 1994 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of Troy Teggatz and Loretha (Mosley) Teggatz. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 2013 and then attended Kirkwood Community College.  While in high school, Quinn was active in show choir, played the saxophone in marching band and jazz band in addition to playing football....

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