OBITUARIES

Charleen Mary Foster

Charleen Mary Foster

Aug 1, 2019

Charleen Mary Mumby Foster, age 83 of Grinnell, formerly of Marengo, died Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the Mayflower Health Center in Grinnell. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 5, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, Marengo with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Cemetery, Ladora. Visitation: 3 to 6...

Ralph And Janet Mcbride

Ralph And Janet Mcbride

Aug 1, 2019

Ralph Ellis McBride, age 87 of Marengo, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. His devoted wife, Janet Mae McBride, age 87, followed him the next day, August 2, 2019. There will be private graveside services at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Essence of Life Hospice, 3207 220 th Trail, Amana,...

James Russell Austin

James Russell Austin

Aug 1, 2019

James Russell Austin, age 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 12, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church, Williamsburg with Rev. Dan Jessop and Rev. Danny Capon officiating. Burial will be in the York Cemetery, Williamsburg with military honors. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday,...

Muriel Joan Redlinger

Muriel Joan Redlinger

Jul 29, 2019

WELLMAN - Muriel Joan Redlinger was born September 2, 1932 in Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of Art and Delphia (Taylor) Spears. She graduated from Wellman High School in 1949. On January 22, 1955 Joan was united in marriage to Ivan "Lindy" Redlinger in Kinross. They made their home in the Wellman community where they raised their family. Joan was a...

Robert L Anderson, Sr.

Robert L Anderson, Sr.

Jul 26, 2019

Robert L. Anderson, Sr. 63, of Salem, IA, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, July 26, 2019. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Monday, July 29th at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at...

Helen Marie Kleinschmidt

Helen Marie Kleinschmidt

Jul 26, 2019

SIGOURNEY-Helen Marie Kleinschmidt, age 89, of Sigourney, passed away on Grandma Helen Day, Friday, July 26, 2019, at her home. Helen was born January 7, 1930, in Keokuk County, to Carl W. and Mildred (Kerber) Pence and attended Sigourney Schools. On August 15, 1946, she married Dwight Kleinschmidt. Dwight passed away in 1975 and for the last 30 + years...

Georgia E Warner

Georgia E Warner

Jul 22, 2019

Georgia E. Lortz Warner died on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the English Valley Care Center in North English at the age of 96 years. Georgia was born August 8, 1922, in Millersburg, Iowa. She was the daughter of Mabel Montross Lortz and George Alfred Lortz. She grew up during the Great Depression on the family farm south of Millersburg....

Helen Leona Fetzer

Helen Leona Fetzer

Jul 21, 2019

Helen Leona Fetzer, age 94 of North English, formerly of Williamsburg, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the English Valley Care Center. Graveside Service: 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 26, 2019, St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, rural Victor. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be directed...

Mary Inez Welsh

Mary Inez Welsh

Jul 18, 2019

Williamsburg-Mary Inez Welsh was born January 30, 1922 near Holbrook, Iowa the daughter of Patrick and Mary"Mae" (Bryson) Welsh. She graduated from Williamsburg High School and earned her teaching degree at Mount Mercy Junior College in Cedar Rapids. She went on to earn her bachelor's degree at Iowa Teacher's College in Cedar Falls and a master's degree from the University...

Larry Wayne Harris

Larry Wayne Harris

Jul 17, 2019

North English- Larry Wayne Harris was born June 12, 1928 in North English, Iowa, the son of Wayne and Helen (Troutman) Harris. He attended Millersburg High School and served in the United States Navy. On September 3, 1949 Larry was united in marriage to Helen Joan Churchill in North English. He was a life long farmer and resident of the...

Dale Eugene Hawkins

Dale Eugene Hawkins

Jul 16, 2019

Dale Eugene Hawkins, age 83, of Brooklyn, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his home. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, with Father Ross Epping officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn with military honors. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home,...

Steven Paul Thalacker

Steven Paul Thalacker

Jul 16, 2019

Steven Paul Thalacker, age 51, died peacefully Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his home in Cedar Rapids. Memorial Services: 7 P.M. Wednesday, July 24, 2019, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa. Inurnment will be in St. John’s Cemetery, rural Homestead. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, prior to the service. Memorials may be contributed to...

Benjamin "Ben" Breazeale

Benjamin "Ben" Breazeale

Jul 15, 2019

Benjamin F. Ben Breazeale, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at Savannah Heights. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, July 22, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Gordon Hawkins officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Monday afternoon at the Memorial Chapel. Burial will...

Jimmy Pham

Jimmy Pham

Jul 15, 2019

Jimmy N. Pham, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, July 15, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Visitation will be held from 2:00 until 7:00 p.m., on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening.A funeral mass will be held at 9:00 a.m., on...

Max Louis Nolte

Max Louis Nolte

Jul 14, 2019

Max Louis Nolte age 80, of Marengo, passed away Sunday evening July 14, 2019 at Colonial Manor of Amana. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Saturday July 20, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Father David Wilkening officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Marengo with Military Honors. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Friday July 19, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with a...

Otis Roy Henkle, Jr.

Otis Roy Henkle, Jr.

Jul 13, 2019

Otis R. Henkle, Jr, 60, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Emergency Room of the Henry County Health Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2019, from 2:00 7:00 p.m., at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 4:00 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at...

Ethel Louise Miller

Ethel Louise Miller

Jul 13, 2019

Ethel Louise Miller, age 98, of West Amana, passed away July 13, 2019, at Rose Haven Nursing Home, in Marengo. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Middle Amana Church, Middle Amana, with Elder Andrea Haldy officiating. Burial will be in the West Amana Cemetery, West Amana. Visitation: 9:00 a.m., until service...

Susan "Susie" Diane Stalder

Susan "Susie" Diane Stalder

Jul 13, 2019

Susan D. Susie Stalder, 55, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, at her home. Visitation will begin at 12 noon on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel with family present from 4:00-7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at First United Methodist Church...

Harold Eugene "Sparky" Sparrowgrove

Harold Eugene "Sparky" Sparrowgrove

Jul 12, 2019

Harold Eugene “Sparky” Sparrowgrove, age 87, of Marengo, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospital. Private graveside services will be held, with military honors, at the Marengo Cemetery. Rev. Diane Vorhies will be officiating. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2019, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established....

Marjorie Elizabeth McKim

Marjorie Elizabeth McKim

Jul 12, 2019

Marjorie McKim, 90, originally from Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at Green Acres Assisted Living in Cedar Springs, MI. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, August 2, 2019, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jeff McPheron officiating. Inurnment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Mt. Ayr, IA. Memorials may...