OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

Aug 21, 2019

Jack Smith, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be held from 1-6 p.m., on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel with a Rosary said at 2 p.m. after which family will greet friends until 4 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at...

Aug 20, 2019

FRYTOWN - Nora Elizabeth Dickel was born January 27, 1923 in Haven, Kansas, the daughter of Harvey J. and Elizabeth (Yoder) Miller. Her family moved to the Kalona community in 1928. She graduated from Center High School in 1941. On July 15, 1943, Nora was united in marriage to Cleo Dickel at her parents home in rural Frytown. They made...

Aug 19, 2019

Wanda M. Roth, 96, a resident of Scottsdale Arizona and formerly from Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019, after a brief illness in the hospital. Visitation will begin at 12:30p.m., on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, IA. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., that same day, at the Memorial...

Aug 19, 2019

Michael Charles Schwertfeger, age 58, of Cedar Rapids, passed away in his home Monday, August 19, 2019. Funeral Services; 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 26, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Visitation; 10:00 a.m., until service time, Monday, August 26, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Jim Davis officiating.  Burial will be in the Bishop Cemetery, rural Marengo....

Aug 16, 2019

WEST CHESTER-Gerald DeLong, age 90, of West Chester, died Friday, August 16, 2019, at the McCreedy Home in Washington. Gerald was born October 23, 1928, in Washington, IA, to Milo and Mae (Strait) DeLong. He graduated from West Chester High School in 1946 and Washington Junior College in 1948. Gerald was a star athlete for West Chester High, with the...

Aug 14, 2019

Dean Montgomery, age 93, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in Brooklyn, Iowa.  Funeral Service: 1:30 P.M. Monday, August 19, 2019, First Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, Iowa with Rev. Bernard Nti officiating. Burial will be in Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery with military honors. Visitation: 2 to 5 P.M. Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with a Masonic Service...

Aug 11, 2019

NORTH ENGLISH - Carrol L. "Tub" Shaull, 83, died Sunday, August 11, 2019 at the English Valley Care Center in North English. He was born October 21, 1935, the son of Virgil and Ailene (Montross) Shaull. He graduated from Millersburg High School in 1954 and farmed with his dad. On June 14, 1958, Carrol was united in marriage to Catherine...

Aug 11, 2019

Florence Zuber Schuerer, age 99 of Amana, died peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Colonial Manor of Amana.  Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Middle Amana Church with Elder Tony Berger officiating.  Burial will be in the East Amana Cemetery. Visitation: 4 –7 P.M. Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the Middle Amana Church....

Aug 11, 2019

Wanda Brooks, 73, of Wayland, IA, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Wayland Mennonite Church from 4:007:00 p.m. with family present. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Wayland Mennonite Church with Pastors Kelly Slagel, Michael Swartzendruber...

Aug 10, 2019

Williamsburg-Donald Arnold Doehrmann was born February 28, 1943 at home in Troy township, Iowa County, Iowa. The son of Arnold and Lillie (Glandorf) Doehrmann. He was baptized on March 2, 1943 at Immanuel Lutheran Church and confirmed on June 9, 1957 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. He attended Lutheran Interparish School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1961. Don...

Aug 8, 2019

David D. Baker, 56, of Swedesburg, IA, died Thursday, August 8, 2019, in Sumner, IA, from injuries sustained in a crop duster airplane accident. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Faith Christian Outreach Church with Pastor Gary Van Nyhuis officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. In lieu of...

Aug 7, 2019

Kathleen Mae Schutterle, age 60, of Ladora suddenly passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There will be no services at this time. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials and cards may be sent to Vicky Schutterle at P.O. Box 193, Ladora, Iowa 52251.

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Aug 6, 2019

Homestead-Donald Gene Teggatz was born August 7, 1937 near Homestead, Iowa, the son of Wayne and Olga (Schwarting) Teggatz. He was baptized on August 29, 1937 at Immanuel Lutheran Church and confirmed on May 13, 1951. He attended Immanuel Parochial School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1955. Donald served in the United States Army from January 1957 -...

Aug 3, 2019

Phyllis J. Humphrey, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away, Saturday, August 3, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Visitation will begin at 12 noon, on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. A Christian Vigil service will be held that evening at 5:00 p.m. The family will greet friends following the Vigil service that evening at...

Aug 1, 2019

Joyce Darlene Young, age 77, of Marengo, passed away at her home Thursday, August 1, 2019. Family will receive friends from 4 -7 p.m., Monday, August 5, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church, Marengo. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be contributed to the American Cancer Society.

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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...

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,...