OBITUARIES

Dec 25, 2018

Williamsburg: Jeanne Jones (87) spent her first Christmas in Heaven on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Jeanne was born on May 24, 1931 in Keswick, Iowa to Wallace and Roine (Ridenour) Kinzler. The oldest of three children, her brothers Myron and Ron (Phyllis) Kinzler still reside in the Millersburg, Iowa area. Jeanne was known for her ease in frequent conversation with...

Dec 22, 2018

Bonnie J. Thompson, age 66 of Brooklyn, passed away at her home, Saturday, December 22, 2018. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn from 5 to 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

Bonnie is survived by her husband, Steven Thompson of Brooklyn;...

Dec 21, 2018

Williamsburg- Frances Baker Carroll was born June 30, 1927, in Fremont, Iowa the daughter of Henry and Ruth (Pendarvis) Krusemark. She graduated from Cedar High School, Cedar, Iowa in 1944 and attended American Institute of Business (AIB) in Des Moines. Frances was united in marriage to Howard D. Baker, Jr., of Cedar on Thanksgiving Day 1946. They lived and raised...

Dec 19, 2018

WELLMAN - Amos S. Borkholder was born July, 8, 1968 in Bremen, Indiana, the son of Simon and Esther (Chupp) Borkholder. On October 19, 1995, Amos was united in marriage to Mary Sue Beachy. He was baptized in the Old Order Amish Church and remained a faithful member until his death on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at the age of...

Dec 18, 2018

KEOTA-Cameron White, age 27, of Keota, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, the result of a work accident. Cameron was born August 9, 1991, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, to Rodney and Lisa (Zelinski) White and graduated from Keota High School in 2010. He worked as a hired man for...

Dec 18, 2018

SIGOURNEY-Marvin A. Miner, age 91, of Sigourney, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Marvin was born December 30, 1926, in Barnes City, to Benjamin and Inez (Capehart) Miner and graduated from Rose Hill High School. He then served in the Army and on an aircraft carrier and escort carrier in the Navy during World...

Dec 16, 2018

Ronald Ray Strasser, age 70, of Marengo, passed away at Mercy Medical Center, in Cedar Rapids, on Sunday, December 16, 2018. Per his wishes, there will be no services. Memorials by be directed to Iowa County EMS and Ambulance, or to Mercy Hospital ICU, Cedar Rapids, in his name.

Ron is survived by his wife Rose; three...

Dec 16, 2018

Henry George Schuhmacher, age 95, of Amana, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018, at the Colonial Manor of Amana. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 20, 2018, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Norway. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery, rural Atkins. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, December...

Dec 13, 2018

Pastor Marcus H. Beebe, age 66, of Springville, went to be with his Lord Thursday, December 13, 2018. Funeral services will be Friday, December 21, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Clover Ridge Methodist Church, Walford, with Rev. Mike Townsley officiating. Burial will be in the Koszta Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Thursday, December 20, 2018, from 4...

Dec 12, 2018

RIVERSIDE - Vance Kay Davisson was born July 2, 1948 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Donald and Marjorie (Potsander) Davisson. He graduated from Highland High School in 1966. Vance served in the United States Air Force from 1967-1971. He worked as a supply manager at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Iowa City for 29 years, retiring in...

Dec 7, 2018

FREDERICK EUGENE GILMORE passed away on December 7, 2018, in Huntsville, Alabama. He was 84. He lived there with his wife, Judy, and their dog, Sophie. Fred was born July 24, 1934, in North English, Iowa, to George and Jeanette (Harrington) Gilmore. He attended North English High School, graduating in 1952, and the University of Iowa, graduating in 1957, where...

Dec 6, 2018

Harold O. Berstler, age 100, of Millersburg, passed away, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at the English Valley Care Center, in North English. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 , United Methodist Church, Millersburg, with Pastor Michelle Williamson officiating. Burial will be in the Millersburg Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Monday, December 10, 2018...

Dec 5, 2018

MARTINSBURG-Dan Showman, age 81, of Martinsburg, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney, surrounded by his family. Dan was born August 14, 1937, in Sigourney, to Brady and Mabel (Ryder) Showman and graduated from Sigourney High School. In 1958 he married Norma Krumvieda in Sioux City. Dan served in the United States Air Force...

Dec 5, 2018

Ying Vang, age 78 of Marengo, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at Rose Haven Nursing Home. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Robert Dugger celebrant. Visitation: 4 to 6 P.M., Saturday, December 8, 2018, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A private family burial will be at a later date. A memorial fund...

Dec 5, 2018

Williamsburg- Marilyn Huedepohl Denniston was born October 13, 1934 in Clinton, Iowa to Ernest D. & Kalma (Hole) Huedepohl. A few years later Ernest and Kalma moved to their farm a few miles northeast of Williamsburg. She was raised there and attended parochial school and Williamsburg High School, from which she graduated in 1952. She then graduated from St. Olaf...

Dec 2, 2018

Williamsburg- Jean George Schindler was born November 6, 1938 in Troy Township, Iowa County, Iowa, the son of George & Della E. (Rogers) Schindler. He graduated from Williamsburg High School. In January 1961 Jean was united in marriage to Sally Tokheim. They later divorced. He farmed and was the administrator at the Iowa County Home for 20 years, retiring in...

Dec 2, 2018

WILLIAMSBURG - Allan Herman Doehrmann was born February 1, 1936, in rural Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Arnold and Lillie (Glandorf) Doehrmann. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1954. Allan was united in marriage to Marcella Lucille Maas on August 15, 1958, at St. John Lutheran Church near Homestead. To this union they were blessed with six children. Allan...

Nov 30, 2018

WELLMAN - Velda Isabel Schauf was born September 1, 1921, in rural North English, Iowa, the daughter of William and Bessie (Simmons) Moffit. On May 11, 1941, Velda was united in marriage to Wilbur Schauf at the Methodist Church parsonage in Sigourney. She has lived in the Wellman community since 1941. She operated Home Grocery in Daytonville for 11 years,...

Nov 29, 2018

Esther Darlene Kline, age 91, of Brooklyn, passed away November 29, 2018, at the Brooklyn Community Estate. Funeral Mass: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, in Brooklyn, with Father Corey Close officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visitation: 3 to 6 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2018, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, with...

Nov 26, 2018

Pete Petersen, 96, of Williamsburg, Iowa completed his earthly journey and went peacefully to his Lord on November 26, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held Thursday November 29 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, Iowa. Pete's funeral service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church on November 30 at 10:30...