Gene Brenneman
Sep 18, 2017
Gene Wray Brenneman was born January 13, 1960, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Kenneth Brenneman and Joan Williamson. He graduated from Keota High School in 1978 and attended Kirkwood Community College. Gene was united in marriage to Lisa Horras on May 27, 1989 at Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Harper, Iowa. Throughout his life he had worked...
Gary Lee Miller
Sep 17, 2017
Gary Lee Miller, age 67, of West Amana, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo, Iowa. Funeral Services: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Middle Amana Church, Middle Amana, Iowa, with Elder Kristie Yoder officiating. Burial will be in the West Amana Cemetery, with a Masonic Service. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday,...
Orlin Hochstetler
Sep 15, 2017
WILLIAMSBURG- Orlin Hochstetler, age 86, of rural Williamsburg, died Friday, September 15, 2017, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Orlin was born January 3, 1931, in Kalona, to Earl and Mary (Kraybill) Hochstetler. He graduated from Iowa Mennonite High School and worked in Iowa for one year until attending Hesston College for one year. The Korean...
Glenn Frederick Miller
Sep 15, 2017
North English-Glenn F. Miller was born February 1, 1928, in rural Millersburg, to Fred and Gail (Wyant) Miller and received his education in Millersburg schools. He served in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in Greenland. On November 24, 1949, Glenn married Joan Pontzius in Cairo, Iowa. A lifelong resident of Iowa County, Glenn farmed in the...
Alice Viola Hochstedler
Sep 14, 2017
Kalona- Alice Viola Hochstedler was born February 28, 1933, in Johnson County, Iowa the daughter of Daniel G. and Fannie ( Jantzi) Gingerich. Alice was born and raised in the Kalona area. On March 22, 1953, Alice was united in marriage to J. Wesley Hochstedler at the Fairview Mennonite Church. She worked at Yoder's Research Farm for 15 years, cleaned...
Marty Joy Barnes
Sep 13, 2017
Wellman- Marty Joy Barnes was born March 10, 1965 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Dennis J. and Selena (Adams) Barnes. HE graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1983. He worked at the Kalona Cheese Factory for many years. He loved hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and the outdoors. Marty passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 after a long...
Kathryn Elizabeth Jones
Sep 13, 2017
Williamsburg-Kathryn Elizabeth Belger Jones passed away at her home at Highland Ridge in Williamsburg, IA., at the age of 99. Katie was born in Holbrook, IA, on July 6, 1918 to James and Mary (Doyle) Belger. She attended country schools around Holbrook and Parnell and enjoyed playing baseball and was usually one of the first to be picked for a...
Robert E Stephenson
Sep 12, 2017
West Branch- Robert E. Stephenson was born July 16, 1936 near What Cheer, Iowa, the son of Roy & Minnie Leora (Dawson) Stephenson. He attended What Cheer Schools and then went on to work, to help support his family. He drove truck and later worked as a custodian for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. On...
Hattie Elizabeth Jackson
Sep 10, 2017
South English- Hattie Elizabeth Jackson was born May 21, 2007 in Logan, Utah, the daughter of Jarrod Jay & Debra Elizabeth "Liz" (Shepherd) Jackson. From Utah they moved to Normal, IL and later to South English, IA. Hattie was a 5th grade student at English Valleys Elementary in North English. She was full of life, enjoyed nature, baking, singing, dancing...
Larry James Dickinson
Sep 7, 2017
Keota-Larry James (Jim) Dickinson was born February 27, 1942, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Wayne and Dorothy (Clark) Dickinson. He graduated from Keota High School in 1960 and Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, MN with a Draftsman degree. Jim was united in marriage to Karen Ann James on February 21, 1963 in Winthrop, Iowa. Jim owned and operated Dicks...
Margaret Ann Greenlee
Sep 6, 2017
South English- Margaret Ann Greenlee was born September 9, 1930 in Victor, Iowa, the daughter of W.C. & Myrl (Tanner) Rehfeldt. She graduated from Victor High School in 1949 and later Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls. She taught for a short time before she married. On September 23, 1956 Margaret Ann was united in marriage to Harold Dean...
Lial H. Selzer
Sep 5, 2017
Lial H. Selzer, age 81 of Homestead, passed away, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Memorial Service: 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 11, 2017, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Elders Alan Trumpold and Emilie Hoppe officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Homestead Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3...
Marolyn Lea Shirkey
Sep 4, 2017
HARPER-Marolyn Lea Shirkey, age 86, of Sigourney, formerly of Harper, died Monday, September 4, 2017, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney. Marolyn was born November 2, 1930, in Harper, to Cyril "Cooney" and Anna (Schultz) Conrad and graduated from Brighton High School in 1950. On December 8, 1950, she married Dale Shirkey in Rock Island, Illinois. Marolyn was a...
Freda Miller
Aug 30, 2017
Wellman- Freda Sophia Miller was born January 6, 1910 in rural Johnson County, the daughter of August H. and Anna (Emde) Pokrantz. Freda grew up in Wellman and lived in the Wellman and Keota communities all her life. On August 15, 1931 Freda was united in marriage to Wayne M. Miller in Washington. She worked at McNurlen Produce Company and...
Donna Mae Teets
Aug 30, 2017
WELLMAN - Donna Mae Teets was born July 30, 1932 in Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Blum) Teets. She graduated from Wellman High School in 1950 and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She lived in Texas for 10 years and then moved back to Wellman. Donna worked for the Mid-Prairie Community School District for 27 years as...
Billie Rae Recher
Aug 26, 2017
Williamsburg-Billie Rae Recher was born August 31, 1936, in Estherville, Iowa, the daughter of William and Christine (Petersen) Recher. She graduated from Estherville High School and University of Iowa Dental College. She worked in the Health Care field for 34 years and the last 18 years as a Dental Hygienist for Kapple Dental Associates until retiring. Billie enjoyed gardening, quilting...
Jerry A. Denzler
Aug 25, 2017
Jerry A. Denzler, age 75 of Marengo, passed away Friday evening, August 25, 2017 at his home. Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 29, 2017, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 6 P.M. Monday, August 28, 2017, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. In lieu of flowers, a...
Daniel Lee Peterson
Aug 23, 2017
Daniel Lee Peterson, age 72, loving husband, father and grandfather, of Marengo, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at St. Luke’s ICU after an extended illness, surrounded by his family. The family will be having a private celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Compass Memorial Healthcare (MMH) or the Marengo Fire Department. Online...
Gloria Jean Young
Aug 23, 2017
Sigourney- Gloria Jean Young was bron August 11, 1947 in Bonaparte, Iowa, the daughter of John Willis & Nellie Madeline (Greer) Goff. She graduated from Highland High School in 1966. On January 27, 1973 Gloria was united in marriage to Richard Arlo Young in Bonaparte. She worked at the Grocery Sack, Bucky's and the English Valley Care Center. Gloria was...
Paul E Brenneman
Aug 20, 2017
KALONA - Paul Emanuel Brenneman was born June 16, 1928 near Kalona, Iowa, the son of Lewis and Katie (Hochstedler) Brenneman. He passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his home at the age of 89 years, 2 months and 4 days. Paul was baptized in his youth in the Old Order Amish Church where he remained a faithful...


