OBITUARIES

Jun 4, 2018

Ruth Elizabeth Melsa, age 85, of Marengo, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 9, 2018 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Pastor Andrew Gray officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 8, 2018 at Kloster...

Jun 3, 2018

Dan Meinen, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Friday, June 15, 2018, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. after which the family will receive friends. A Christian Vigil Service...

Jun 3, 2018

IOWA CITY - Gary Shettler was born November 3, 1941,in Washington County near Wellman, Iowa, the son of Earl and Mary Elda (Slaubaugh) Shettler. He was baptized in his youth at the Wellman Mennonite Church. Gary lived in the Coralville and Iowa City area and worked in the supply room at the University of Iowa Hospital for 37 years, retiring...

Jun 2, 2018

North English- Janet Lee Morrison was born January 14, 1935 in North English, Iowa, the daughter of Theodore Wayne and Velma Arloa (Cover) VanAuken. She graduated from North English High School in 1953 and went on to AIB College in Des Moines. On February 21, 1955 Janet was united in marriage to James Leroy Morrison at the North English Christian...

May 24, 2018

Williamsburg-Betty Ann Schindler was born March 4, 1932 near Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Julius and Anna (Wetjen) Buser. She graduated from Hilton Consolidated School in Conroy and Paris Academy in Cedar Rapids. Betty was united in marriage to Paul Willard Schindler on October 2, 1955 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. Betty was a Beautician for over 50...

May 22, 2018

Sandra Lea (Stephenson) Hynds, 77, of Williamsburg, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at First Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg. Visitation with family present will precede the service at 10 a.m. Inurnment will be 1:30 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Williamsburg and follows a lunch...

May 22, 2018

Tiffany Jo “TJ” Milner, passed away May 22, 2018, at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 1, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Inurnment will be in the Brooklyn Memorial...

May 22, 2018

Roger A. “Rocky” Roggentine, age 65 of Amana, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at St. Luke’s Unity Point, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Friday, May 25, 2018, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Don Dovre officiating. Burial will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery, rural Conroy. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Kloster...

May 20, 2018

SIGOURNEY-Matthew Phillip (Matt) Beckman was born in Sperry Iowa on February 8th, 1946 to Martin and Hazel Beckman. He died unexpectedly on May 20th, 2018 at age 72. Matt graduated from Notre Dame High School in Burlington Iowa and later obtained a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Iowa. He joined the United States Navy September 3, 1968...

May 20, 2018

North English- Betty Marie Schaffner was born April 28, 1931 in English Township, Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur Edward & Alda (Fancher) Himler. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1949. On January 11, 1951 Betty was united in marriage to Russell Benjamin Schaffner. They farmed around the Millersburg area. Betty was a homemaker and farm wife, sold...

May 12, 2018

Robert L. Wagner, age 83 of Marengo, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Victor Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Kloster Funeral Home,...

May 11, 2018

SIGOURNEY-Jack Winfrey, age 79, of Sigourney, died Friday, May 11, 2018, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney. Jack was born February 14, 1939, in Sigourney, to Henry and Dorothy (Moore) Winfrey. He grew up in Sigourney and graduated from high school in 1957. On January 2, 1966, he married Donna Wessel in Seattle, Washington. The couple lived in Seattle,...

May 11, 2018

William Edward Wells, age 90 of Brooklyn, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Brooklyn Community Estate. Private graveside services will be held at a later date at the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family with arrangements.

William is survived by his wife Betty; a daughter Susan Gleason (Dan) of Oskaloosa,...

May 8, 2018

Dan E. White, 52, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died unexpectedly in the Emergency Room at Henry County Health Center on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., that evening. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m.,...

May 7, 2018

WELLMAN - Merlyn Keith Yoder was born May 3, 1953, in Missouri. He was adopted by Daniel and Kathryn Yoder. He graduated from Iowa Mennonite School. Merlyn has lived in the Parnell and Wellman communities all of his life where he worked as a farm hand. He enjoyed going to the Old Threshers Reunion and displaying his antique gas engines....

May 7, 2018

Holbrook-Donald J. Donohoe was born January 16, 1941, near Holbrook, Iowa, the son of Thomas and Teresa (Weldon) Donohoe. He attended school in Holbrook and graduated from Parnell High School. Don was united in marriage to Mary Ann Tiernan on November 11, 1960 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parnell. He spent most of his life on the family farm...

May 6, 2018

Parnell-Patrick Joseph Donohoe was born February 15, 1964 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Gerald T. And Kathleen Ann (Ferrie) Donohoe. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1982. Pat was united in marriage to Lynette Ellen Glandorf on August 17, 1991 at St. Michael Church in Holbrook. Pat farmed and raised cattle east of Parnell and was the owner...

May 5, 2018

Mary V. Baumgartner, age 82, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Memorial Service: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, May 8, 2018, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 until service time on Tuesday. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Marengo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to...

May 2, 2018

Phay Kavanh, age 83 of Marengo, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Rose Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness. Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 5, 2018, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Oakridge Cemetery, West Liberty.

Phay was born June 5, 1934 in Hanoi, Vietnam,...

Apr 30, 2018

Williamsburg- Paul George Trimpe was born July 30, 1917 on the farm south of Homestead, Iowa, the son of Otto Mathias & Rosina Anna (Von Ahsen) Trimpe. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, near Homestead. Paul attended St. John's Lutheran School. After graduating, he worked as a farmhand for neighbors and friends. Paul was united in...