OBITUARIES

Jun 18, 2018

KEOTA-Arlena Jane Tinnes, age 72, of Keota, died Monday, June 18, 2018, at her home. Arlena was born October 26, 1945, in Mexico, Missouri, to James and Frances (Fisher) Sharon. She attended Keota High School. Arlena was united in marriage to Dennis Tinnes on April 24, 1963, in Lovilia, Iowa. She lived most of her life in the Keota community...

Jun 12, 2018

KALONA - Barbara W. Weaver was born December 25, 1954 in Centerville, Michigan, the daughter of William LeRoy and Marjorie (Schlabach) Bontrager. On June 19, 1975, Barbara was united in marriage to Simon Weaver in Kalona. She was a member of the Sharon Bethel Church and sewing group. Barbara was an excellent cook and had a gift of hospitality, she...

Jun 11, 2018

Lloyd Pfeaster, age 76 of Marengo, died Monday, June 11, 2018 at his home.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 16, 2018, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Burial will be in the Indianapolis Cemetery, rural What Cheer. The family will receive friends after 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been...

Jun 8, 2018

PARNELL - Daniel "Dan" Eldon Britsch, 48, of Parnell passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 8, 2018. Daniel was born September 16, 1969 in Oskaloosa, IA to Jerry and Jane (Kibling) Britsch. Daniel was raised in Washington, IA graduating from Washington High School in 1988. He attended Kirkwood Community College and graduated with an Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance. While...

Jun 7, 2018

Donald Kahler, age 83 of Marengo, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at the Brooklyn Community Estate in Brooklyn, IA. Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. Friday, June 29, 2018 at the Marengo American Legion Hall. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Donald Wayne Kahler...

Jun 6, 2018

Barbara Maxine Richards, age 84 of Chelsea, passed away, Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at her home. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Pastor Michael Kolesar officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Monday June 11, 2018, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. In lieu of flowers,...

Jun 4, 2018

Ruth Elizabeth Melsa, age 85, of Marengo, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 9, 2018 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Pastor Andrew Gray officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 8, 2018 at Kloster...

Jun 3, 2018

IOWA CITY - Gary Shettler was born November 3, 1941,in Washington County near Wellman, Iowa, the son of Earl and Mary Elda (Slaubaugh) Shettler. He was baptized in his youth at the Wellman Mennonite Church. Gary lived in the Coralville and Iowa City area and worked in the supply room at the University of Iowa Hospital for 37 years, retiring...

Jun 2, 2018

North English- Janet Lee Morrison was born January 14, 1935 in North English, Iowa, the daughter of Theodore Wayne and Velma Arloa (Cover) VanAuken. She graduated from North English High School in 1953 and went on to AIB College in Des Moines. On February 21, 1955 Janet was united in marriage to James Leroy Morrison at the North English Christian...

May 24, 2018

Williamsburg-Betty Ann Schindler was born March 4, 1932 near Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Julius and Anna (Wetjen) Buser. She graduated from Hilton Consolidated School in Conroy and Paris Academy in Cedar Rapids. Betty was united in marriage to Paul Willard Schindler on October 2, 1955 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. Betty was a Beautician for over 50...

May 22, 2018

Sandra Lea (Stephenson) Hynds, 77, of Williamsburg, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at First Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg. Visitation with family present will precede the service at 10 a.m. Inurnment will be 1:30 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Williamsburg and follows a lunch...

May 22, 2018

Tiffany Jo “TJ” Milner, passed away May 22, 2018, at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 1, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Inurnment will be in the Brooklyn Memorial...

May 22, 2018

Roger A. “Rocky” Roggentine, age 65 of Amana, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at St. Luke’s Unity Point, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Friday, May 25, 2018, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Don Dovre officiating. Burial will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery, rural Conroy. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Kloster...

May 20, 2018

SIGOURNEY-Matthew Phillip (Matt) Beckman was born in Sperry Iowa on February 8th, 1946 to Martin and Hazel Beckman. He died unexpectedly on May 20th, 2018 at age 72. Matt graduated from Notre Dame High School in Burlington Iowa and later obtained a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Iowa. He joined the United States Navy September 3, 1968...

May 20, 2018

North English- Betty Marie Schaffner was born April 28, 1931 in English Township, Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur Edward & Alda (Fancher) Himler. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1949. On January 11, 1951 Betty was united in marriage to Russell Benjamin Schaffner. They farmed around the Millersburg area. Betty was a homemaker and farm wife, sold...

May 12, 2018

Robert L. Wagner, age 83 of Marengo, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Victor Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Kloster Funeral Home,...

May 11, 2018

SIGOURNEY-Jack Winfrey, age 79, of Sigourney, died Friday, May 11, 2018, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney. Jack was born February 14, 1939, in Sigourney, to Henry and Dorothy (Moore) Winfrey. He grew up in Sigourney and graduated from high school in 1957. On January 2, 1966, he married Donna Wessel in Seattle, Washington. The couple lived in Seattle,...

May 11, 2018

William Edward Wells, age 90 of Brooklyn, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Brooklyn Community Estate. Private graveside services will be held at a later date at the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family with arrangements.

William is survived by his wife Betty; a daughter Susan Gleason (Dan) of Oskaloosa,...

May 7, 2018

WELLMAN - Merlyn Keith Yoder was born May 3, 1953, in Missouri. He was adopted by Daniel and Kathryn Yoder. He graduated from Iowa Mennonite School. Merlyn has lived in the Parnell and Wellman communities all of his life where he worked as a farm hand. He enjoyed going to the Old Threshers Reunion and displaying his antique gas engines....

May 7, 2018

Holbrook-Donald J. Donohoe was born January 16, 1941, near Holbrook, Iowa, the son of Thomas and Teresa (Weldon) Donohoe. He attended school in Holbrook and graduated from Parnell High School. Don was united in marriage to Mary Ann Tiernan on November 11, 1960 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parnell. He spent most of his life on the family farm...