OBITUARIES

Marie Lewis

Marie Lewis

Sep 19, 2019

Harper- Marie Lewis was born September 16, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph & Gladys (Reinert) Lewis. She attended Manchester College. She moved to Iowa in 1969 and helped maintain the family home and take care of her mother and later worked at Maplewood Manor in Keota for 10 years. Marie was a member of the English River...

Carol Mirocko

Carol Mirocko

Sep 19, 2019

Wellman- Carol Lee Mirocko was born October 17, 1937, in Trevor, Wisconsin. The daughter of Robert and Vera (Ritchie) Levandoski. Carol lived in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, Lake County, Illinois and for the last 10 years she lived in Wellman, Iowa. She was homemaker and manager at KFC. Carol was also a foster parent and 4-H leader for many years. Carol...

Patricia A. Sieren

Patricia A. Sieren

Sep 18, 2019

KEOTA-Patricia A. Sieren, age 95, of Keota, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at her home. Patricia was born April 4, 1924, near Keswick, to Edward and Mary (Smyth) Lenaghan. She graduated from Webster High School, attended college for one year and took correspondence courses. She then taught country school for five years. On July 17, 1946, Patricia married the love...

Kenneth Engel

Kenneth Engel

Sep 17, 2019

Williamsburg- Kenneth Oren Engel was born August 7, 1947 in Williamsburg, Iowa the son of John and Adella (Peterson) Engel. He graduated from Williamsburg High School, Grinnell College and University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. Ken served in the United States Air Force from December 1969 to July 1972. Ken was united in marriage to Schael Ann Mathews on August...

Betty Jean Heisdorffer

Betty Jean Heisdorffer

Sep 16, 2019

KEOTA-Betty Jean Heisdorffer, age 91, of Keota, died Monday, September 16, 2019, at the Sigourney Health Care Center. Betty was born September 1, 1928, in Washington, Iowa, to Paul and Blanche (Moody) Sparks and graduated from Delta High School. On February 19, 1946, she married Milo J. Heisdorffer in What Cheer. The couple lived and farmed in the Keota community...

Paul Joseph Schneekloth

Paul Joseph Schneekloth

Sep 15, 2019

Paul Joseph “P.J.” Schneekloth, age 71, of East Amana, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospital. Funeral service: 1:30 p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Elder Jon Childers officiating. Burial will be in the East Amana Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Kloster Funeral...

Thomas E. Law

Thomas E. Law

Sep 14, 2019

Thomas E. Law, age 79, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Funeral Service: 10:30 am Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn with Rev. Carolyn Bittner officiating. Burial will be at Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visitation: 4–7 pm, Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. A memorial fund has...

John T Engel

John T Engel

Sep 10, 2019

Williamsburg-John Thede Engel was born May 11, 1923 in Bennett, Iowa, the son of John G. And Ella Nora (Thede) Engel. He graduated from Bennett High School, attended Wentworth Military Acadamy, then the University of Iowa until he entered the United States Army serving from 1943 to 1946. John returned home to finish his education graduating with degrees in Chemical...

Ruth Marie Zuber

Ruth Marie Zuber

Sep 10, 2019

Homestead- Ruth Marie Zuber was born September 2, 1942 rural South Amana, Iowa, the daughter of Milton and Elesa (Brockshus) Heitshusen. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School. Ruth was united in marriage to Dale William Zuber on August 19, 1962 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. Ruth work at Colony Village and Seven Villages as a waitress for many years. She...

Richard F Newkirk

Richard F Newkirk

Sep 9, 2019

Williamsburg-Richard Newkirk was born December 23, 1927 east of Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Alfred and Lillie (Brockshus) Newkirk. He attended Immanuel Parochial School. Richard served in the United States Navy. Richard was united in marriage to Ethel Heitshusen on December 5, 1948 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. The made their home west of Williamsburg. Richard farmed, worked for...

Stanley Earl Brenneman

Stanley Earl Brenneman

Sep 8, 2019

Stanley Earl Brenneman, age 89, of Ladora, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Father Dustin Vu officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ohio Cemetery, rural Ladora. The family will receive friends from 5 to...

Lloyd Dean Doehrmann

Lloyd Dean Doehrmann

Sep 7, 2019

Williamsburg-Lloyd Dean Doehrmann was born October 4, 1942 near South Amana, the son of Egon and Leona (Nagel) Doehrmann. He attended St. Paul Parochial School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Lloyd was united in marriage to Claudia Newkirk on May 10, 1964 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. He worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 35...

Carol Jean Anderson

Carol Jean Anderson

Sep 6, 2019

Carol Jean Anderson, age 62, of Marengo, passed away suddenly Friday, September 6, 2019 at Compass Memorial Hospital. Funeral services: 11:00 am Tuesday September 10, 2019, First Christian Church, Coralville, Iowa with Rev. Jill Michel officiating. Inurnment will occur at a later date. Visitation: 4-7 pm Monday September 9, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. In lieu of flowers...

Paula Sandersfeld

Paula Sandersfeld

Sep 6, 2019

Williamsburg-Paula Sandersfeld, passed away Friday, Sept. 6th at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids at the age of 92. She was born June 29, 1927 to Otto and Lena Beer in Dois Irmaos, Brazil, where her parents were Lutheran missionaries. After their 10 year commitment, the family returned to the U. S., lived in Springfield, IL, until her father became the...

Charles Sisk

Charles Sisk

Sep 5, 2019

Charles E. Sisk, 80, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019, at River Hills Village. Upon his request, Mr. Sisk has been cremated. There will be no visitation. A private inurnment will be held at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Keokuk. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to United Presbyterian Church, and may be mailed to...

Larry Coffman

Larry Coffman

Sep 2, 2019

Williamsburg- Lawrence (Larry) D. Coffman passed away on September 2, 2019. Larry was born December 19, 1931 to Donald and Mildred Coffman in North English, Iowa. He graduated from North English High School in 1949. In 1951, he married Bert Claypool. They resided in Williamsburg and raised 3 sons. Together they owned and operated several businesses in Williamsburg for over...

Emma Kathryn Dittrich

Emma Kathryn Dittrich

Aug 29, 2019

Emma Kathryn Dittrich, 102, of Amana, died 29 August 2019, at Colonial Manor of Amana, where she had been a resident for several years.  Funeral Service:  10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the Middle Amana Church, with Elder Peter Hoehnle officiating.  Burial will be in the Main Amana Cemetery, Main Amana.  Visitation:  5 to 7 p.m.,  Monday,...

Dorothy Ann Kahler

Dorothy Ann Kahler

Aug 28, 2019

Williamsburg- Dorothy Ann (Wardenburg) Kahler of North Liberty and formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Pioneer Park Care Center in Lone Tree at the age of 92 years. Dorothy Ann Kahler was born May 10, 1927 on a farm near Williamsburg, the daughter of Otto H. And Adella (Meyer) Wardenburg. She attended Immanuel Parochial...

Sylvan Lee Zuber

Sylvan Lee Zuber

Aug 27, 2019

Cedar Rapids-Sylvan Lee Zuber of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Marengo passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Colonial Manor in Amana at the age of 82 years He was born March 2, 1937 near Conroy, Iowa the son of Ezra and Mary "Mae" (Vercanda) Zuber. He graduate from Conroy High School. Sylvan was united in marriage to Elaine...

Ruth  Mews

Ruth Mews

Aug 27, 2019

Williamsburg- Ruth Mews was born October 3, 1920 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Florence (Wetjen) Spiegler. She attended school in New York City, until moving back to Williamsburg to attend St. Paul Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. She was united in marriage to Albert G. Mews on September 14, 1939 in Williamsburg. Ruth was...