OBITUARIES

Elwood Swartzendruber

Elwood Swartzendruber

Nov 20, 2018

KALONA - Elwood James Swartzendruber was born November 26, 1931, in rural Parnell, Iowa, the son of Ora and Bertha (Miller) Swartzendruber. He graduated form Iowa Mennonite School. On August 4, 1962, Elwood was united in marriage to Ethel Witmer in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. They lived in Sharon Center for 12 years and then in rural Wellman for many years...

Ralph Robert Frese

Ralph Robert Frese

Nov 19, 2018

Homestead-Ralph Robert Frese was born February 24, 1922 in Russell, Kansas. The son of Ernest H.L. and Johanna Christina (Lindemann) Frese. He graduated High School and St. Paul College in Concordia, Missouri. He also attended Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. Ralph was united in marriage to Rosetta Marie Schmidt on August 9, 1953 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Ocheyedan,...

Evelyn S. Fetter

Evelyn S. Fetter

Nov 18, 2018

Evelyn S. Fetter, age 94, of Chelsea, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Brooklyn Community Estate. Funeral Mass: 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 21, 2018, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn with Fr. Cory Close officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 P.M. Tuesday, November 20, 2018, Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. A...

Juan Medrano

Juan Medrano

Nov 16, 2018

El señor Juan Medrano Vasquez nació en Junio 17,1957 en Ejido El Soliceño, Tamaulipas México hijo del señor Jose G. Medrano y señora Maria Vasquez. El se caso con Rosa M. Ángeles de Medrano en Agosto 22,1986. Y era miembro de la iglesia, Primera Iglesia Bautista de Santa Maria en Texas y también miembro de El poder de Dios #2...

Teresa Peiffer

Teresa Peiffer

Nov 16, 2018

Teresa A. Peiffer, 65, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Monday, November 19, 2018, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 7:00 p.m. that evening. A memorial service will be held at...

Joyce A. Reihmann

Joyce A. Reihmann

Nov 16, 2018

Joyce A. Reihmann, age 83 of Middle Amana, passed away, Friday, November 16, 2018 at Colonial Manor of Amana. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 21, 2018, Middle Amana Church, Middle Amana with Elders Tony Berger and Andrea Haldy officiating. Burial will be in the Middle Amana Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the...

Michael T McKain

Michael T McKain

Nov 15, 2018

Michael T. McKain was born November 15, 1971 in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Donald and Norma (Hunter) McKain. He grew up in the Conroy area. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1990 and attended Kirkwood for auto mechanics. Michael had several jobs before going to Lindquist Ford in Bettendorf.. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing frisbee golf and spending...

Jeffrey Charles Lortz

Jeffrey Charles Lortz

Nov 15, 2018

Marengo- Jeffrey Charles Lortz was born September 6, 1956 in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Charles Alfred & Beulah Anna (Wyant) Lortz. He graduated from Deep River Millersburg High School in 1974. He worked in farming and as a handyman for many years. In May 1980 Jeff was united in marriage to Donna June Brown at the Fundamental Church. To...

Phyllis Irene Lytle

Phyllis Irene Lytle

Nov 14, 2018

Williamsburg-Phyllis Irene Lytle was born February 1, 1932 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of William and Maude (Bagley) Zern. She grew up and graduated from High School in Oskaloosa and later completed her CNA training. Phyllis moved to Cedar Rapids where she worked for Collins Radio for a number of years before she moved to Portland, OR. She was united...

Jamie Lee Langdon

Jamie Lee Langdon

Nov 13, 2018

WELLMAN - Jamie Lee Langdon was born April 17, 1976 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Wallace and Sandra (Kinzenbaw) Langdon. He married Rebecca Hopkinson and they made their home in the Wellman community. He worked at CIVCO for several years. Jamie died on Monday, November 13, 2018, at his home in Wellman following a courageous battle with cancer....

Virgil  "J.R." Swift

Virgil "J.R." Swift

Nov 9, 2018

Virgil H. J.R. Swift, 69, of Salem, IA, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018, at his home following a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Bayles Cemetery, southeast of Hillsboro, IA. Family and friends will be given the opportunity to share a memory of J.R. during the graveside service....

Alberta "Bert" Coffman

Alberta "Bert" Coffman

Nov 6, 2018

Alberta (Bert) Carolyn Coffman was born August 21, 1931, to Carolyn Burns and Henry Claypool in North English, Ia. She graduated from North English High School in 1948. In 1951 she married Larry Donald Coffman. They made their home in Williamsburg, where they raised 3 sons. Together they owned and operated businesses in Williamsburg for over 50 years. Bert was...

Travis Stafford

Travis Stafford

Nov 6, 2018

Travis W. Stafford, 39, of Winfield, IA, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Des Moines, IA. The family will host a Celebration of Life open house at the V.F.W. in Winfield on Sunday, November 11, 2018, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts of love and friendship may be given to the family for expenses. Olson~Powell Memorial...

Samantha Jo Kriegel

Samantha Jo Kriegel

Nov 6, 2018

Samantha Jo Kriegel, age 38 of Ankeny, formerly of Brooklyn, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 from injuries suffered in an auto accident. Funeral Mass: 10:30 A.M. Monday, November 12, 2018, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, IA. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visitation: 3 to 7 P.M. Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Memorials may...

George E. Fry

George E. Fry

Nov 6, 2018

KALONA - George E. Fry was born May 3, 1932, near Frytown, Iowa, the son of George V. and Nellie (Crow) Fry. He graduated from Kalona High School in 1950. He enlisted in the Army and served his country as a paratrooper from 1950-1953 in the Korean War. After returning home he attended Iowa State Teachers College. On August 24,...

Deborah Mae Troyer

Deborah Mae Troyer

Nov 2, 2018

North English- Deborah Mae Troyer was born August 28, 1960 in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of John R. & Carol Ruth (Lampert) Flanegan. She graduated from English Valleys High School in 1978 and later went on to receive her A.A. Degree as a teacher associate from Kirkwood Community College. On November 4, 1978 Deb was united in marriage to Gordon...

Donald L. Stoutner

Donald L. Stoutner

Nov 2, 2018

Donald L. Stoutner, age 82, of Brighton, Colorado, passed in his sleep Friday, November 2, 2018, at Avamere Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in Brighton, Colorado. Donald was born March 20, 1936, in Keota, Iowa, to Albert and Geraldine Stoutner and graduated from Keota High School in 1954. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Donald worked...

Glenn A. Mccabe

Glenn A. Mccabe

Nov 1, 2018

Glenn McCabe, age 90, of Williamsburg, Iowa passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 5, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Williamsburg, with Father David Wilkening officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation: 9:00 a.m. until service time, Monday, November 5, 2018,...

Louis Eugene Wauters

Louis Eugene Wauters

Nov 1, 2018

Louis Eugene Wauters, age 82, of Altoona, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the Altoona Nursing and Rehab Center. Memorial service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, with Father Corey Close officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn, with military honors. There will not be a visitation. In...

Shirley Florene Montz

Shirley Florene Montz

Nov 1, 2018

Webster- Shirley Florene Montz was born October 5, 1929 in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of George & Viola (Back) Killian. She graduated from Keswick High School in 1947. On July 2, 1950 Shirley was united in marriage to Robert Morgan Montz at the Keswick United Methodist Church. They were life long residents of the Webster community. Shirley was a member...