OBITUARIES

Russell Hayes

Russell Hayes

May 9, 2019

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church, Mt. Pleasant, IA, with Reverend Trey Hegar officiating. The family will greet friends in the church fellowship hall following the service. Final resting place will be with a tree on the family farm. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to...

Eileen Marie Kinsinger

Eileen Marie Kinsinger

May 9, 2019

KALONA - Eileen Marie Kinsinger was born September 10, 1926 in Milford, Nebraska, the daughter of Alvin and Mary (Roth) Burkey. Eileen worked as a dental assistant and a nurses aide. In January of 1966, Eileen was united in marriage to Marvin Kinsinger in Milford, Nebraska. They made their home in rural Parnell where they farmed. Eileen has lived in...

Douglas Merle Morrison

Douglas Merle Morrison

May 8, 2019

Douglas Merle Morrison, age 46, of Middle Amana, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, in Hiawatha. Family will receive friends Thursday, May 9, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, beginning with a Scripture Service at 5 p.m. Memorial Mass: Friday, May 10, 2019, at 10:30 a.m.,...

Wanda Ardis Edwards

Wanda Ardis Edwards

May 8, 2019

Wanda Edwards, age 88 of Marengo, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at her home while feeding her birds. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, May 15, 2019, St John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo. Visitation: 4 to 6 P.M. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home,...

Ernest L Reinier

Ernest L Reinier

May 7, 2019

Ernest L. Ernie Reinier, 81, of Hillsboro, IA, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 13, 2019, beginning at 12:00 noon until 7:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will be...

Helen Joan Sandersfeld

Helen Joan Sandersfeld

May 5, 2019

Williamsburg-Helen Joan Sandersfeld was born November 9, 1936 Malcom, Iowa, the daughter of John and Lenora (Hockett) Ohland. Helen was united in marriage to Louis Frederick Sandersfeld on November 4, 1956 in Malcom, Iowa. Helen foremost was a homemaker caring for their seven children, she also has been a waitress and worked for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics...

Reva M. Wyant

Reva M. Wyant

May 5, 2019

North English- Reva Claypool Wyant, 98, of North English, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2019, at Country View Senior Living in North Liberty. Reva was born on January 22, 1921, in rural Keokuk County to Joe and Sallie Gilchrist. She was a graduate of North English High School and William Penn College. Reva married Leroy Claypool on December 23,...

Cecil D. Shettler

Cecil D. Shettler

May 5, 2019

WELLMAN - Cecil Dean Shettler was born August 7, 1935 near Wellman, Iowa, the son of Earl and Mary Elda (Slaubaugh) Shettler. He graduated from Wellman High School in 1955. Cecil has lived in the Wellman community his entire life and he worked for many years at the University of Iowa Hospital in housekeeping. On May 26, 1990, Cecil was...

Tom Hutchinson

Tom Hutchinson

May 4, 2019

Thomas J. Hutchinson, 60, of rural New London, died Saturday, May 4, 2019 at his home. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, where the family will greet friends from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 9,...

Charles R. Sieren

Charles R. Sieren

May 4, 2019

KEOTA - Charles R. Sieren, age 77 of Keota, died Saturday, May 4, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born October 19, 1941, in Keota, Iowa, the youngest son of Albert and Anna (Greiner) Sieren. He graduated from Keota High School in 1959, then served in the Army...

Ronald Ed Mohr

Ronald Ed Mohr

May 2, 2019

Ronald Ed Mohr, age 88, of Marengo, passed away May 2, 2019, at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 6, 2019, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A private graveside service will be held Monday, May 6, 2019, at Ohio Cemetery. Visitation: 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2019,...

Jane Ann Bigbee

Jane Ann Bigbee

May 1, 2019

Jane Ann Steele Bigbee, age 88, of Marengo, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in Renton, WA while visiting her daughter. Funeral Services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church, Marengo, with Pastor Anni Thorn officiating. Visitation: 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 10, at First Presbyterian Church, Marengo. Burial will be at the Marengo Cemetery. Memorials...

Mary  Ellen Detweiler

Mary Ellen Detweiler

May 1, 2019

KEOTA-Mary Ellen Detweiler, age 85, of Keota, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Halcyon House in Washington. Mary Ellen was born August 6, 1933, near Keota, to Edgar and Mabel (Blick) Bandy and graduated from Keota High School. On November 24, 1951, she married Merlyn Detweiler at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. A lifelong resident of Keota, Mary Ellen...

Rosella Bayliss

Rosella Bayliss

May 1, 2019

KEOTA-Rosella Bayliss, age 95, of Keota, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at the McCreedy Home in Washington. Rosella was born September 12, 1923, in Clear Creek Township the daughter of Nick and Clara (Mersch) Sieren. She attended school at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School. On March 26, 1946 Rosella was united in marriage to Leonard Bayliss at Saints Peter...

Margie Ann Landuyt

Margie Ann Landuyt

Apr 30, 2019

Margie Ann Lyman Landuyt, age 92, of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Per Margie’s wishes, services will be private. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Memorials and cards for the family may be sent to the family in care of Kloster Funeral Home, 298 W Washington St, Marengo, Iowa...

Carol  Jean Eggert

Carol Jean Eggert

Apr 28, 2019

Oxford- Carol Jean Eggert was born October 5, 1950 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the daughter of Melvin and Kathryn (Scaffinger) Daywitt. On March 11, 1972 she was united in marriage to Leland Webert. To this union they were blessed with three daughters. He passed away on April 30, 1991. On September 14, 1996 Carol was united in marriage to Jonathan...

Etta K Owen

Etta K Owen

Apr 26, 2019

Etta Kniess Owen, 97 of Mt.Pleasant, IA, passed away peacefully in the afternoon on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant. Born March 17, 1922,on her familys farm, which was located about six miles north of Danville, IA, Etta was the daughter of Noah and Dorothy (Kniess) Landrum. She attended elementary school at a one-room schoolhouse that...

Paul P Kruse

Paul P Kruse

Apr 25, 2019

Oxford- Paul P Kruse Jr., 79 of Oxford, passed away on April 25, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Paul was born November 29, 1939 in West Liberty, Iowa, to Paul P and Elizabeth (Dykstra) Kruse Sr. He graduated from Parnell High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force. On...

Madeline Cecelia Smith

Madeline Cecelia Smith

Apr 24, 2019

Madeline Cecelia Smith, age 72, passed away on April 24, 2019 after a brief illness.  Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo.  Visitation will precede the funeral from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Memorials to Kennedi’s Kisses 12402 S....

Betty R. Wyant

Betty R. Wyant

Apr 23, 2019

Betty R. Wyant, age 91 of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo. Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 29, 2019, First Presbyterian Church, Marengo, with Rev. Diane Vorhies officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 3 – 6 P.M. Sunday, April 28, 2019, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed...