OBITUARIES

Aug 25, 2024

Harry McPherson, 65, of Amana, IA passed away peacefully at his on home Sunday, August 25, 2024.

Harry was born November 29,1958 in Rockford, IL, the son of Richard and Betty (Nicholsen) McPherson. He was the son of a military family, moving around often. He graduated from Burlington Community High School and continued his education with Missouri...

Aug 21, 2024

Michael “Mike” L. Maschmann went to meet his Lord and Savior on August 21, 2024, at the age of 78 years. He passed away at his home under the care of Essence of Life Hospice. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, August 24, 2024, St. James Lutheran Church, Victor, Iowa with Pastor Michael Kolesar officiating. Burial will be in the...

Aug 19, 2024

Millersburg-Ronald Dean Kinzler was born January 7, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Wallace and Coila Roine (Ridenour) Kinzler. He attended school at Deep-River Millersburg. On June 4, 1962, Ron was united in marriage to Phyllis Jean Cover. He was a highway engineer for Advanced Drainage Systems and farmed later on. He enjoyed mowing with his Cub Cadet,...

Aug 19, 2024

Carol K. Uhlmann, age 84, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at Highland Ridge Care Center. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, August 22, 2024, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Williamsburg. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 23, 2024, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, with Rev. Beth...

Aug 18, 2024

Max Montgomery entered into eternal rest on August 18, 2024, at the Bridges of Ankeny in Ankeny, IA, where he had resided since April of 2024. Visitation is Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Kloster Funeral Home in Brooklyn, Iowa, from 4-7 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at the First...

Aug 17, 2024

Kalona-Paul Verlin Baumgarth, 71, of Wellman, Iowa died peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Parkview Manor.

He was born April 21,1953 in Alton, IL, son of Verlin and Elva Baumgarth. Born into a military family, he moved many times throughout his childhood. He was a 1972 graduate of Bettendorf High School and later received his BA in Engineering from the...

Aug 17, 2024

Mrs. Ruth Zehr was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend. After leading a full life of heroism, strength, love and peace; she passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 96 on August 17, 2024.

Ruth was born February 7th, 1928, in Frankfurt-Main, West Germany, to Karl Siegler and Emma Von Muschenheim-Siegler. She attended grade school in Frankfurt-Main,...

Aug 16, 2024

Williamsburg- Sharon Anne Conard was born April 25, 1943 in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Marshall R & Ruby D (Brenizer) Canfield. She graduated from East High School in Waterloo. She attended the Broadlawns School of Nursing, UNI and Goerge Mason-MA. On August 19, 1967, Sharon was united in marriage to Bruce J Conard in Waterloo. They lived in many...

Aug 15, 2024

Williamsburg- Shirley Mae Meade was born August 4, 1931, near Oxford, Iowa, the daughter of Willie & Tillie (Feyerbend) Schropp. She attended school in Oxford and graduated from Parnell High School. Shirley was united in marriage to Forrest “Bud” Olson on September 11, 1951. He passed away December 16, 1962. Shirley was later was united in marriage to Donald Meade...

Aug 14, 2024

Kalona- Edwin D. Miller, 91, of Kalona, died Wednesday morning, August 14, 2024, at the University of Iowa Medical Center Downtown.

Ed was born October 10, 1932 in Howard County, Indiana to Dan H. Miller and Katie L. Miller. At 7 years old he moved with his family in 1940 to a farm northwest of Kalona, Iowa. He grew up there...

Aug 13, 2024

Dixie Lee Holland, 69, of Brooklyn, Iowa, passed away on August 13, 2024, peacefully in her home. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 3-6 pm at the Michael J. Manatt Center in Brooklyn, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family for a scholarship to be dedicated in her name. Kloster Funeral Home...

Aug 12, 2024

KEOTA-Dan “Weasel” Vogel, age 72, of Keota, died Monday, August 12, 2024, at home.

  Private family burial will be held at a later date.

 A memorial fund has been established for Essence of Life Hospice. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Dan and his family. Tributes may be made at www.powellfuneralhomes.com. 

 

Aug 12, 2024

Vaughn (Sam) Humphrey was born in Iowa County, Iowa on March 18, 1921 to Clarence and Alba (Popham) Humphrey. He died on Monday, August 12, 2024, in Orange Park, Florida at the age of 103 years.

Sam grew up on the family farms at Hinkeltown and Green Valley, Iowa. He attended and graduated from high school at North English, IA, riding...

Aug 11, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Larry Bruce Schroeder, age 85, of Sigourney, died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at his home.

 Larry was born June 14, 1939, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Martin and Eunice (Arp) Schroeder. He attended school in Williamsburg until third grade and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1957. On June 15, 1958, he married Marilyn Davis at Lancaster Christian Church. The...

Aug 10, 2024

KEOTA-Jerome “Jerry” Flynn, also known as Sleepy, age 74, of Keota, died Saturday, August 10, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

 Jerry was born January 19, 1950, in Washington, the son of John and Anna (Malley) Flynn and graduated from Keota High School in 1968. On August 8, 1970, he married Nancy Jo Greiner at St. James Catholic Church...

Aug 9, 2024

Williamsburg-David Leon Rowe was born January 31, 1957, in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Ernest and Florine (Iburg) Rowe. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1975. David served in the United States Army and Navy. In 1988 he and his brother Louis graduated from the Harley Davidson Technology Institute with a certificate for motorcycle mechanics, in Phoenix, Arizona. 

David worked...

Aug 7, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Randy Jay Roth, 72, of Mount Pleasant, IA (formerly of Wayland, IA), died peacefully on August 7, 2024 at his home on the Lake of the Ozarks in Sunrise Beach, MO, after a twelve-month battle with cancer.

 Randy was born September 22, 1951 in Mount Pleasant, IA, the son of Glen and Inez (Nebel) Roth. He graduated from WACO...

Aug 6, 2024

Williamsburg-Delaine Gesina Wille was born July 31, 1933, in Iowa County, the daughter of Leroy and Linda (Huedepohl) Lorenz. Delaine was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she was baptized August 20, 1933 and confirmed May 25, 1947. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1951. Delaine was united in marriage to Donald Dean Wille on May 30,...

Aug 6, 2024

LaVonne Faye Hoodjer Chapman, 83, formerly of Brooklyn, Iowa, died on August 6, 2024 at Azria Health rehabilitation center in Mediapolis, Iowa after an extended illness. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2024 at New Beginnings Church, with Rev. Josh Gerard officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Brooklyn Memorial...

Aug 5, 2024

Robert J. Hoaglin, 70, of Iowa City, formerly of Hillsboro, died Monday, August 5, 2024, at Iowa City Rehab and Health Center.

Robert was born March 30, 1954, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Donald and Reva (Johnson) Hoaglin. He graduated from Van Buren High School. Robert married Linda Borland, the couple had three children together, and later divorced. He worked...