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Florine M. Rowe

Florine M. Rowe

May 31, 2023

Williamsburg- Florine Martha Rowe was born October 26, 1934, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Louis and Martha (Newkirk) Iburg.  Florine was united in marriage to Ernest “Gene” Rowe on December 5, 1952, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, Iowa. Florine has worked at Little Chicago, Burg Department Store and was a housekeeper for Holiday Inn for 35 years....

Kenneth "Skid" Lynn Rowe

Kenneth "Skid" Lynn Rowe

May 29, 2023

North English- Kenneth “Skid” Lynn Rowe was born January 21, 1948, near North English, Iowa, the son of Kenneth William & Marjorie Irene (Cheney) Rowe. He graduated from North English High School in 1967.  He served in the United States Navy from 1968 -1972. He worked at Amana Refrigeration, Solar Homes and was a custodian and bus driver for English...

Raymond Gent

Raymond Gent

May 27, 2023

  South English- Raymond Mathias Gent was born August 30, 1932, in Harper, Iowa, the son of Paul N & Mary (Clarahan) Gent. He graduated from Kinross High School in 1950. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. On June 22, 1955, Raymond was united in marriage to Donna Sorden in Kinross. They lived and farmed in...

Gene Glover

Gene Glover

May 27, 2023

SALEM - Kay “Gene” Glover, 80, of Salem, died Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his home.

Gene was born May 15, 1943, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Keith and Doris (Haines) Glover. He was the valedictorian and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1961. He later attended Kirksville College and the Superior Auctioneer School.  On February 1, 1964,...

Dick E. Richards

Dick E. Richards

May 26, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Dick Richards, 88, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Savannah Heights.

Dick was born September 23, 1934, in Fort Madison, the son of James and Mable (Ross) Richards. He attended Fort Madison High School. Dick proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After he had concluded his service, he joined the...

Robert D. "Bob" Wide

Robert D. "Bob" Wide

May 26, 2023

KEOTA-Robert D. “Bob” Wide, age 80, of Keota, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Washington County Hospital in Washington.

   Bob was born August 10, 1942, in Iowa City, to Leo and Florence (Noll) Wide.  He grew up in the Beacon area, moved to Keota in 8th grade and graduated from Keota High School in 1961.  On June 10, 1961,...

Ruth Ann Gorsh

Ruth Ann Gorsh

May 25, 2023

Ruth Ann (Faas) Gorsh of North English, age 84, passed away on May 25th, 2023, at the Compass Memorial hospice suite in Marengo following a battle with cancer. 

Ruth was born on September 19th, 1938, at her family home near Millersburg, the daughter of Floyd and Irene (Hinrichs) Faas. She was baptized on October 9th, 1938, at Trinity Lutheran Church,...

Allen R. Wagler

Allen R. Wagler

May 18, 2023

 

Kalona- Allen Richard Wagler was born December 3, 1928, in Trenton, Iowa, the son of Alfred and Josephine (Isch) Wagler.  He attended Trenton school.  Allen was united in marriage to Lucille Conrad on December 20, 1953 at Bethel Mennonite Church in Wayland, Iowa. He lived in Trenton, IA, Swedesburg, IA, Marcus, IA and Sigourney, IA before moving to Kalona...

Julie A. Garmoe

Julie A. Garmoe

May 17, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Julie Anne Garmoe, 65, of Mt Pleasant, died Wednesday May 17, 2023 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.

Julie was born March 31, 1958, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Ted and Arlene (Hoit) Scherer. She graduated from New London High School in 1976. On September 1, 1979, she married Michael Garmoe at...

Luann Jenkins

Luann Jenkins

May 16, 2023

Wellman- Luann Renee Kasper Jenkins was born January 21, 1962, in Des Moines Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Georgia (Morrissey) Kasper. Luann graduated from Newton Senior High School. In recent years Luann worked at A.C.T. in the Accommodations department.    Luann's love for her grandchildren was abundant. She loved gardening, canning, board games, puzzles and tie dying. Afternoons at...

James H. Strickler

James H. Strickler

May 12, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT – James H. “Jim” Strickler, 86, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant.

Jim was born January 5, 1937, in Cincinnati, Iowa, the son of Howard and Wilma (Green) Strickler. He graduated from Rockwell High School in 1955, and then attended Chicago Business Institute for two...

Barbara Stouder

Barbara Stouder

May 9, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Barbara J. Stouder, 77, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023. 

Barbara Jean Hays was born July 10, 1945, in Muscatine, Iowa, to Francis and Barbara (Westfall) Hays. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1964. Barb was united in marriage to Roger E. Stouder on September 6, 1964; they welcomed three sons, Terry, Ryan,...

Sarah Miller

Sarah Miller

May 9, 2023

Kalona- Sarah Miller was born Thursday, February 16, 1928 in Sherwood, Ohio, the daughter of Jonas and Catherine (Beachy) Yoder.  Sarah was united in marriage to Chester (Chet) A. Miller on February 29, 1948 at Fairview Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. Sarah passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Pleasantview Home in Kalona at the age of 95.

Sarah was...

Janice Newman

Janice Newman

May 9, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Janice Newman, 78, of Mount Pleasant, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.

Jan was born September 10, 1944, in Burlington, the daughter of Bryon and Ruby (Gittings) Miller. She graduated from Mediapolis High School in 1962. On February 2, 1964, Jan was united in marriage to Donald “Steve” Newman. She worked at...

Jerry Kauffman

Jerry Kauffman

May 6, 2023

Kalona-Jerrold “Jerry” Jacob Kauffman was born October 31, 1952, in Sigourney, Iowa. The son of Jacob and Jean (Christner) Kauffman.  He graduated from Iowa Mennonite School and attended Hesston College.  Jerry was united in marriage to Mary Ann Durian on December 30, 1978, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wellman.  Jerry owned and operated Kalonial Transport and Kauffman Industries in...

Terry Kroemer

Terry Kroemer

May 5, 2023

Wellman- Terry Edwin Kroemer was born January 22, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Edwin and Veneta (Wenndt) Kroemer. He graduated from Clarence Consolidated High School with the class of 1969. Terry was united in marriage to Patricia Berg on July 2, 1971 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wellman. Terry was currently a bus driver for the...

Albert Lynn Troyer

Albert Lynn Troyer

May 3, 2023

Wellman – Albert Lynn Troyer was born January 27, 1938, in Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Ezra and Martha (Yoder) Troyer.  He graduated from IMS in 1956 and attended Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas for one year.  He served in PAX, a Mennonite voluntary service organization, in Paraguay for two years.  Albert was united in marriage to Barbara...

Rosemary Carmel Detweiler

Rosemary Carmel Detweiler

May 3, 2023

Williamsburg-Rosemary Carmel Detweiler was born April 21, 1925, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the daughter of George and Ursella (Michals) Grusnick. She graduated from Waupun High School. Rosemary was united in marriage to Marion Detweiler on September 27, 1947 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Waupun, Wisconsin.  They lived in Wisconsin for 5 years after their marriage before moving to Iowa. Rosemary worked...

Glen Pedersen

Glen Pedersen

Apr 29, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Dr. Glen Pedersen, 77, of Mount Pleasant, died peacefully while being surrounded by family on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, after a short, but brave, battle with cancer.

Glen was born on August 13, 1945, in Harlan, Iowa. He was the son of Walter and Veda (Vendelboe) Pedersen....

Maurice Duane Hodges

Maurice Duane Hodges

Apr 29, 2023

Hillsboro - Maurice Hodges, 81 of Hillsboro, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at his home.

Maurice was born March 15, 1942 in Alexander, Missouri, the son of Lewis and Eolleen Hodges. On December 23, 1962 he was united in marriage to Joyce Forbes at the Hillsboro Baptist Church. He lived in the Salem and Hillsboro communities all of his life....

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